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A restaurant in [[Locale Mayfair|Mayfair]] run by chef Jason Atherton (previously of [[Maze, W1K 6JP|Maze]]), which opened in early-2011. This site, formerly a Pitcher and Piano, is split into two large spaces: a bar area with tables ostensibly for more casual dining; and a restaurant. The restaurant menu is served in the bar area, where the tables can be booked. There's also a row of stools along the bar, presumably available for walk-ins. Decor is fairly neutral, with white walls and ceiling, and a lighter-coloured wood for tables and bar. Service is friendly, and diners are given a key at the start of the meal which is redeemed for a small gift at the end <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/6498246955/ photo]</small>. There's a good value set lunch menu for £22 for two courses and £25.50 for three <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/6498242363/sizes/l photo of set lunch menu in Dec 2011]</small>, as well as a la carte options. There are no amuse bouches, but complimentary bread is served with olives and a salt cod brandade <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/6498242855/ photo]</small>. [[Ewan]] started with the "Full English Breakfast" <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/6498243311/ photo]</small>, billed as a deconstructed take on the breakfast dish of the same name. It didn't really taste identical to the eponymous breakfast, but the poached egg was gorgeous, with a tomato sauce base, croutons and flecks of pancetta, along with morel mushrooms. Other starters were a Colchester crab mayonnaise served in a cocktail glass <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/6498243781/ photo]</small>, not so well-received by [[Kerry]], and an excellent pressed ham hock <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/6498244469/ photo]</small>. For the mains, the braised West Country ox cheek <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/6498244901/ photo]</small> got good reviews from my dining partners, while my Yorkshire partridge with game bolognaise, carrots and plum jam <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/6498245551/ photo]</small> was lovely, cooked just right with a bit of pink inside. To finish, a pistachio financier with pistachio ice-cream <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/6498245963/ photo]</small> was pleasant, while I enjoyed my chocolate "Black Forest" fondant <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/6498246391/ photo]</small>. [[Ewan]]'s verdict: This was an excellent, well-executed meal that was good value for the area. I would definitely consider returning. See also: * [http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/may/14/pollen-street-social-london-review The Guardian review] (John Lanchester) * [http://web.archive.org/web/20110427233720/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/restaurants/review-23943702-jason-atherton-is-buzzing-with-ideas.do The Evening Standard review] (Fay Maschler) * [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/reviews/pollen-street-social-810-pollen-street-london-w1-2278850.html The Independent review] (John Walsh) * [http://web.archive.org/web/20110504130747/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/reviews/pollen-street-social-810-pollen-street-london-w1-2275529.html The Independent On Sunday review] (Lisa Markwell) * [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/restaurants/8637501/Pollen-Street-Social-London-W1-restaurant-review.html The Daily Telegraph review] (Matthew Norman) * [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/8526809/Pollen-Street-Social-London-W1-restaurant-review.html The Sunday Telegraph review] (Zoe Williams) * [http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/venue/2:29129/pollen-street-social Time Out review] * Chowhound threads: [http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/779604 1], [http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/805593 2], [http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/811458 3], [http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/873573 4] * [http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=138271 eGullet thread] * [http://agirlhastoeat.com/pollen-street-social-restaurant-review-jason-atherton-mayfair-central-london/ A Girl Has To Eat review] * [http://www.andyhayler.com/show_restaurant.asp?id=844 Andy Hayler's review] * [http://www.tehbus.com/2011/06/pollen-street-social-flying-visit.html A Rather Unusual Chinaman review] * [http://booinlondon.blogspot.com/2011/05/pollen-street-social.html Boo In London review] * [http://essexeating.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/pollen-street-social-london.html Essex Eating review] * [http://fortonfood.wordpress.com/2011/04/18/pollen-street-social-2/ Fort On Food review] * [http://web.archive.org/web/20110903064924/http://www.gourmet-chick.com/2011/05/pollen-street-social.html Gourmet Chick review] * [http://web.archive.org/web/20160409032220/http://www.grumblinggourmet.com/2011/04/pollen-street-social-emperors-new.html Grumbling Gourmet review] * [http://karohemd.dreamwidth.org/39408.html Karohemd's World review] * [http://londoneater.com/2011/04/25/pollen-street-social-memories-of-maze/ London Eater review] * [http://web.archive.org/web/20140528070026/http://www.mrfoodie.co.uk/1993/restaurant-reviews/london-restaurants/pollen-street-social-mr-foodie-unsocial/ Mr Foodie review] * [http://ootfp.blogspot.com/2012/02/late-entry-pollen-street-social-mayfair.html Out Of The Frying Pan review] * [http://www.rocketandsquash.com/pollen-street-social/ Rocket & Squash review] * [http://tamarindandthyme.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/lunch-at-pollen-street-social/ Tamarind And Thyme review] * [http://web.archive.org/web/20161103232309/http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/review-jason-athertons-pollen-street-social-2011s-second-best-new-opening/ Thirtyoneseventyfive review] <div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]], [[Kerry]] and Melissa, December 2011. Opening hours taken from website, December 2011.</div>
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