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Bibendum Oyster Bar, London,

Bibendum Oyster Bar

4.6
4.6
1198 Reviews
£41 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Claude Bosi’s Oyster Bar stands proudly in the ground floor space of Michelin House, furnished with unique mosaic flooring, and fascinating wall tiles steeped in history.

Shellfish and seafood is the main highlight of the menu, but there are many other dishes to choose from too.
Sharing platters, family-style feasts and relaxed dining options are what we do best.

We have space to dine inside and outside. Our outside tables are situated both ‘streetside’ at the front of the building, and also within our semi-open patio. All tables are on a first-come-first-served basis only.

Children of all ages are welcome. Please let us know if you need a highchair and/or space at the table for a pram.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, British, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:45 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7590 1199
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Claude Bosi
  • Neighborhood
    South Kensington
  • Cross street
    Fulham Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest tube: South Kensington
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bibendum Oyster Bar offers an "amazing" seafood experience in a "lovely historic building," appealing to both regulars and newcomers. The "superb service" and "spectacular ambiance" make it a favorite for many. Highlights include the "excellent oysters," "delicious food," and a "friendly, attentive staff" that elevates the dining experience to new heights.
1,198 Reviews
  1. Sophie

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service fantastic. Starters - Steak Tartare ok, needed an egg yolk. Fish soup very good. Mains - vongole, clams throughout chewy which was unpleasant, they took this off the bill. Mussels, flavourless. Ambience was nice but overall not a great experience, would not return.

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  2. katie

    NT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My friend and I dined here on New Years Eve and were very excited as we had heard great things. I have quite a few food allergies and they were able to accommodate them which was very exciting. However, our server was very awkward and hard to understand which made our dinner and the whole vibe very awkward. I grew up in the restaurant industry and have worked in restaurants my whole life. I've seen (and been) the awkward server - this was just weird. Finally - be wary of the oysters. I got the seafood platter and my friend had my oysters and was violently ill within 2 hours.

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  3. Maddie

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Average at best and very expensive. Probably won’t go again

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  4. Mark

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sometimes you go to a place because you hear it’s great in terms of the food. Seafood here was wonderful, but the ambience and the staff made it a lot of fun.

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  5. Sofia

    Cancun

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to expectations. The prices were far too high for the quality of the food. Everything we tried was underwhelming—the lobster roll, the oysters, the octopus. Overall, not worth the cost.

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  6. Henry

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I didn’t feel like the oysters were great, and the lobster wasn’t either. Absolutely lovely place, and staff were nice / responsive. Just didn’t think the food was quite up to scratch, especially given the price.

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  7. Andrew

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Heating fan above door soooo loud it’s all you could hear. It’s a tired tired place that relies on its location to work. Zero ambience filled with dodgy looking tourists

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  8. Claire

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful dinner for our honeymoon / first wedding anniversary. We’ve always wanted to come to Bibendum and we were so pleased that it was as lovely as we had hoped. We had the Bibendum burger which was delicious. Great service and a lovely little treat for our anniversary. Thanks!

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  9. Ewan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious anchovies on toast! Prawn Burger also excellent!

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  10. John

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service as usual. People make places, and the team makes it great for everyone.

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FAQs

Bibendum Oyster Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7590 1199.

Bibendum Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1198 OpenTable diners.

Bibendum Oyster Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bibendum Oyster Bar

Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6RD

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fulham Road
  • Neighborhood
    South Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:45 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, British, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest tube: South Kensington
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Claude Bosi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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