Reviews


While some reviewers were disappointed with the service and atmosphere at Velvet Brasserie, others had a fantastic experience. The food received mixed reviews, with some finding it lacking for the price, while others praised it as delicious. The staff were highlighted as a major factor, with some finding them cold and uninterested, while others found them lovely and attentive. Overall, the hotel itself received positive feedback for its quirky rooms, friendly staff, and tasteful decor. While some aspects could be improved, many reviewers expressed a desire to return in the future, Velvet usually has an average rating of 4.3.

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 1420 reviews

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
3.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Samantha
29.05.2020 - 00:38

When we arrived, the lady at the reception seemed quite annoying to be honest, she improved to be fair later. The venue turned out, not our cup of tea dull sett...

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Eleanor
20.04.2023 - 09:49

Amazing service staff were friendly, will visit again

Yvette
10.12.2017 - 08:32

The restaurant was not very busy. The same waitress who took the food order, forgot one of our appetizers, so everyone else had eaten the first course there bef...

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지선
20.04.2023 - 09:49

As we dined early the restaurant was quiet, the food was excellent and the staff weren’t friendly and attentive. I would recommend and look forward to visiting...

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Samuel
21.10.2019 - 18:53

Lovely restaurant with great food. The rose wine was absolutely beautiful

Yelp
3.2 ★ from 5 reviews
Laura
27.08.2024 - 19:37

Velvet bar, restaurant and hotel has been an iconic place in MCR's gay village for a long time and I popped here yesterday for some drinks with friends. It's th...

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Pawel
27.08.2024 - 19:37

I love Velvet Bar 5* Amazing atmosphere with little posh side on Canal Street. Place is very modern and elegant, great for drink and chat with friends. Restaura...

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Chris
27.08.2024 - 19:37

My favourite village drinky place. Not too expensive, decent atmosphere and great service. For extra pointage, it sells white Rioja by the glass which is both u...

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Hannah
27.08.2024 - 19:37

Visited here during December for a work Christmas lunch, chosen because the set menu seemed reasonably priced and had several choices to suit everyone. This was...

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Penny
27.08.2024 - 19:37

I cannot really decide how I feel about this one.. Anyhoo, thanks to Rach who offered to treat me for a birthday meal, we ended up here. Walking in, I thought i...

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Opentable
4.5 ★ from 533 reviews
GARY
07.10.2024 - 09:23

The food was lacklustre,the menu wasn't enough options,there were items missing and when small menu was difficult. Overall we thought the menu needed a revamp....

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Paul
07.10.2024 - 09:23

Always a pleasure . Different staff this time but an absolute pure delight. It was my friends first time after me suggesting here and she loved it and has alrea...

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Tia
07.10.2024 - 09:23

Food was excellent! It’s by far the best Sunday dinner I have ever had. We ate here as we were staying in the hotel attached. Staff all attentive and helpful. W...

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Ricardo
07.10.2024 - 09:23

We booked a table for 4 at 19:15 hrs, the place was less than half full and we asked to the kind black hostess whether we could be seated in the table with 6 se...

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Emma
07.10.2024 - 09:23

Lovely atmosphere, staff were great and food was amazing

Top-rated
3.6 ★ from 5 reviews
Courtney
28.09.2023 - 14:22

We had a wonderful weekend stay at this hotel. We stayed for two nights and were upgraded to the signature suite. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the sho...

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S
28.09.2023 - 14:22

I attempted to inquire about the price for next year, only to be quoted £558! That price is really excessive! I could stay all-inclusive in Spain for 14 nights...

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L
28.09.2023 - 14:22

Today, I visited Velvet Brasserie for Sunday lunch with my friend. She had a Virgin Experiences gift voucher that allowed us to enjoy the 3-course meal with a b...

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Marco
28.09.2023 - 14:22

At the restaurant tonight: staff erratic and rude. Twice brought wrong drinks, never brought tap water… rude when some feedback was given. Never going back

GLENIS
28.09.2023 - 14:22

Stayed two nights..lovely friendly staff.. Quirky individual rooms with fluffy towels and robes..luxury toiletries..coffee machine and kettle Great location......

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