The Banana Store, Restaurant, bar and Gallery Reviews

Great food and a vintage touch on luxury.
View on St Paul's is wonderful.

Fabulous service and couldn't fault the staff. Food was nice but not outstanding, no reason to complain, just not as fabulous as I expected.

Unfortunately sat far too near to the next table who were having a bit of an argument, so that may have added to the experience not being as good as it could be.

Cocktails in the bar afterwards were brilliant. The bar staff were knowledgeable and fun.

Next time, I'll skip the food and head straight for the bar.

Beautiful free viewing deck and restrooms. The restaurant and bar look great.

Very good and posh looking restaurant with lovely view on the St. Paul Cathedral and Thames river. Food is excellent, very tasty and very well presented. Drinks are also mixed by experts. Nothing bad to say about this place.

Very bad attitude and disrepectull not recommended

The service is amazing here. They are so polite and fast. They respond to your needs even before you ask them. Especially the woman who welcomed us and brought us to our table was so kind. The food came very quickly but it wasn't something exceptional. Only the pumpkin cheese cake for dessert was very tasty.

It's cool, beautiful view, good food, it's good to take your zouz

Great service, great views. Poor food at very high prices and felt like we were packed into a works canteen. Couldn't hear the jazz band, one of our reasons for going, above the hubbub created by the people, table layout and the brasserie design. Very disappointed.

Had a lunchtime birthday meal in the Brasserie with my family on 22nd July. The weather was good so we were able to sit outside overlooking the river. The food was outstanding. The portions were just the right size and beautifully presented. Sure, it's a little on the pricey end, but the quality was worth it. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. I'm a veggie, so I judge a restaurant by their skill and imagination when catering for difficult customers like me. I can only say I was very impressed.

Great cocktails with a great view, albeit a bit pricey

Restaurant is beautiful. Has a great view. The service was horrible. Our waitress was extremely rude and not helpful. The food was average but very pricey. For the the price would Definately check out different place. For the price would expect much better service and food was only average. Would not go back.

We had multiple emails to confirm the reservation. Instead they didn't reserve the table and asked that we wait 1 hour. What is the point of reservation if you act like this. Staff not understand and dismissive.

The starter, the bread, the main dish, they are all amazing!!

Good rooftop restaurant and bar, beautiful views of the River Thames. tasty food!
Reservations are recommended

Nice place with a nice view and lovely cocktails, verry friendly staff, i would highly recomend to everyone.

Service and FOH manager exceptional.........food however, Chorizo Terrine where do I start under seasoned; tasteless ....served with cold soggy Brioche ......apparently brioche doesnt toast.....I was told! FOH manager did offer me sourdough.......three of us had terrine and all thought the same !
Main Haddock macaroni again served luke warm....... nothing to get excited about ....could do better at home......not great!
Dessert treacle toffee sponge was ok again served luke warm ......suggestion is to recalibrate the probes....served with clotted cream however was
Nice venue with fantastic views !

Very lovely food and service, amazing views and a good atmosphere.

Good food for a slightly higher price. The service was good and the view is nice.

A good place to go if you want variety! They have a fine dining formal restaurant, a brasserie plus a great bar area where you can get good also. The cocktails are great here and the service is fast! At weekends the bar area can become quite crowded especially at winter when it's too cold to be outside! The restaurant serves up classic French/ British cuisine. The bar area is small in the restaurant but its okay as you won't be here for long!

Lovely food and service. Staff went out of their way to accommodate and help me!

Never would I expect to come to dinner and be treated the way I did by the staff here. The waiter manager named 'Marios' displayed disgusting attitude towards me and my friends. We were racially attacked by this rude member of staff and felt we were looked down upon by him. He imposed a fake policy upon us as he told us that OXO Restaurant did not permit photos or videos. This was because my friend wanted to take a video of the restaurant and of their own food. However, he demanded money from us saying that we had to pay in order to do so. When asking other members of staff about his policy, they simply looked in shock as to how he could lie about such a thing. When they told Marios to come over to our table to apologise, he still continued to enforce this upon us and verbally and racially attack all of my friends.

After reporting him to his manager, he wrote a letter to apologise to us for what had happened that night. Marios admitted that the behaviour of being racist and insulting was not acceptable. I am however surprised such a racist and rude person is still able to work in the restaurant given that his job is to be welcoming and show good service. Not the opposite. Will definitely not be coming back here ever again despite OXO Restaurant's manager inviting us back, as we frankly do not feel comfortable with him serving us food.

Wonderful atmosphere, staff were attentive but the bread fir the sandwiches was a bit dry.

Fantastic view of the Thames with lovely food and cocktails. You ve got to be lucky to get a table by the window though!

Great afternoon tea on the terrace overlooking the Thames. Great attention to detail and managed to adjust menu to meet dietary requirements.

Great food and service. Staff friendly & tentative. Good views.

What can you say about the OXO? Best view in London. Fantastic bar. Great night out with friends. Book early for a table outside. Views of the Thames and the city to die for. Smashing night out.

Food and service amazing . Everyday wine was overpriced but still an amazing experience.

Special! Definitely go here for an occasion meal. Chateaubriand is totally worth it.

The best part is undoubtedly the visyal in the summer. Good service, but due to the difficulty in booking and the price charged, I expected much more. Meal with good presentation but without flavor. I don't have to go back.

Lovely rooftop bar with nice views of London, drinks were pricey but that's to be expected for a great view, staff were helpful in moving our table and were attentive during our stay.

A restaurant with one of the best views of London, directly to the river Thames from a great vantage point. Magnificient at night. The food is not too expensive but very good. We ordered some startters to share, everything good but not huge. I had the spiced stuffed chicken. Amazing and very savoury. Very recommended.

The eat out to help out here is a scam - it says you get it if you order the menu - which is just not the menu that is shown on the menu. Very impolite manager as well.

The quality of the food was very good. However, everything should have been a little better seasoned. The prices are quite high, but still bearable. The service makes a good impression.

Incredible views, easy access. Not the cheapest place however the menu is incredible and the large selection of drinks fit your needs.!

Very pleasant evening ... the place has a beautiful decor, elegant, the menu is very exquisite ... the price paid was fair ... and the view of the Thames is very beautiful!

Really enjoyed my birthday lunch treat here. The children s and adults food is good quality served well. We were in the brasserie as we thought it more child friendly.



All served very well and in great surroundings with skyline views.

Food was nice and presentation was well done. Nothing extraordinary, but tasty. I tried the kale salad and chicken entree. The views are also lovely. Unfortunately, we found members of the wait staff quite rude, stuffy and condescending. We were a large party for work reasons and although we were at times probably a bit loud, we were racking up a very hefty bill and did not deserve to be treated poorly. On top of the rudeness, unnecessary sarcasm, and interjections to our conversations they seemed unable to take more than one drink order at a time which was extremely frustrating. I would consider this place for a date night (maybe) but definitely don't go with a group. I will not be going back soon. If you read the other reviews it appears they have a service issue at this restaurant.

Lovely bottle of champagne with one of the best views in london. Fantastic waitress who was attentive without being obtrusive. Highly recommended.

The food is really great. Had to confirm the reservation which was a bit of a faff but they were very nice and pleasant. Our group really enjoyed itself.

Beautiful location, overlooking the Thames and River side.
Had dinner with colleagues. nice staff but menu and food, average. Nothing particularly relevant, for the quality, very expensive ..

Incredible views, Incredible menu, Incredible service. Well worth paying for!

Great place for lunch. Lovely food, drinks, staff and views of the Thames.

Had Champagne Afternoon Tea here last week. The service, food and drink were excellent, nd the view was amazing. Couldn't fault it!

The view alone is a reason to go but the food and wine just add to the experience. Staff were attentive, friendly and good craic! Go here!

Brilliant views, excellent, unobtrusive service and tasty bread and butter. Pity about the overpriced food. Different items on a plate that didn't seem to relate to each other. Only 2 starters and 2 mains suitable for vegetarians mean you'd soon run out of new things to try if you came regularly. Just not worth the price but an excellent place to relax and talk.

One of my favourite places to eat in London. The view is amazing even more so as the sun sets. I've been to the bar, brassiere and the restaurant. The service is fantastic, the food is always 5 star and the cocktails are some of the best I've ever tasted.
Always a real sense of occasion when you dine here.
Totally recommend it

Incredible views from here and the drinks are amazing. Very tasty and not too expensive considering what they could charge you.

Great evening. Terrace table in bistro, which was perfect. Lovely food, attentive service. Superb view and atmosphere.

Amazing views, pricey drinks and a great venue for special occasions.

Visiting for a 60th birthday.. I did not have its usual buzz due to the current covid restrictions, but was over half full.

The staff were amazingly attentive.. Food was amazing as always, and the sommelier did an awesome job helping wine match a glass for each course.

Great place, with a great view, great staff, great food.. We will be back soon.. Looking forward to try the tasting menu.

Real nice cocktails (but pricy). Service was exceptional.

A bit over the top price-wise, but lovely views, friendly staff and buzzing atmosphere

Very nice food, very friendly and professional staff and a great view.

Gorgeous food, gorgeous views, gorgeous music. Perfect location for a special birthday & my mum loved it which is all that matters

Wonderful service, great GREAT food. Pineapple daiquiri is a must try. Service is 5 star, super friendly and accommodating. I'm not a rich man but they treat you as respectfully as any other. Beautiful views and easily accessible.

Went to the restaurant as part of the restaurant month. Restricted menu which was well put together. Partridge tart was tasty, warned about lead shot but not about the bones which was a surprise for a more delicate dish. Despite raising to staff no response. This location and view is always great its just the little things, in this instance that let it down.

Best steak ever, option for 2 persons for 80. Must try.

Couldn't fault it great food and service excellent.

One word. " AMAZING". All the staff made our special day well.... so special. Thank you. You all worked so hard in very hot temperatures. X

Amazing views. Get there before the restaurants open to take your pictures.

Food good, but overpriced. Great location, think that's what you pay for. Service v good. Would I go again? Yes, if someone else was paying!

Great food and excellent service in a stunning location for a special birthday celebration. Unfortunately we were seated next to a large and very loud group of at least 12 people. We asked to be moved and this was done with minimal fuss and an apology.

Nothing much cool place, but a landmark building. one thing to say strongly amazing food here. Went on 31 Dec night

We pre-booked the brasserie special deal for Jan/Feb. The brasserie is on the 8th floor and we were lucky enough to have a table next to the window with great views across the Thames to St Paul's & the city. The service was superb from the reception staff and the brasserie staff. Very polite & friendly, and very attentive. The deal menu included a cocktail & three courses. The starters & desserts were superb, the main courses were not quite as good, but still nice. A bit more choice would have been welcome, but the meal overall was excellent value for money. Wine is not cheap, as one might expect, but the house wine was very good, especially the white. Overall, a great end to a day out in London, would definitely recommend!

Lovely food. Really good service. Really excellent overall. I am sure to return the next time I am entertaining customers. Well done.

Service was fine, food was fine, drink was fine, view was spectacular. For the price I was underwhelmed by the experience of the meal itself, the food and its presentation was nothing to remember for those who have asked. If it were not for the view I would not return.

Best place to eat in london if your looking for somewhere romantic with fantastic food

Lovely afternoon tea. friendly staff with a smile. amazing views