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A bar and bistro in the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel. It is the second establishment of the same name to be opened by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud (the first is in New York City). Heston Blumenthal's [[Dinner By Heston Blumenthal, SW1X 7LA|Dinner]] can be found in the same hotel.
 Bar Boulud is a bar & bistro in the Mandarin Oriental hotel. It is the second establishment of the same name, opened by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud (the first is in New York City).
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The bar/restaurant is accessible both via the hotel and the street. The space is low-ceilinged and dimly-lit, much like many hotel bars. The clientele were a mixture of hotel guests, businessmen, and casual diners. Staff were attentive but not overbearing.
 [[Laura]] and [[Matt]] visited on 25th October 2011 for dinner. Reservations are recommended for dinner - we had made one for 7pm, but arrived just after 6pm to sample the bar & cocktails.
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[[Laura]] and Matt visited in October 2011 for dinner. Reservations are recommended for dinner — we had made one for 7pm, but arrived just after 6pm to sample the bar and cocktails. Laura started with a Belle Poire cocktail (£12.50), which was delicious and sherbety. Matt chose a BrewDog IPA (£4.75).
 The bar/restaurant is accessible both via the hotel and the street. The space is low-ceilienged and dimly-lit, much like many hotel bars. The clientele were a mixture of hotel guests, businessmen and casual diners.
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At 7pm we were taken to our table, and presented with complimentary baguette, olive bread and ciabatta slices, which were all very fresh and high-quality. For dinner, Laura ordered a Piggie Burger (£12.25), Matt a Frenchie burger (£12.25), and two portions of French fries (£3.50 each). We both thought the burgers were the best we'd ever eaten — less like a burger and more like steak haché served in a brioche bun. The fries were also excellent — crisp and perfectly seasoned.
 Laura started with a Belle Poire cocktail (£12.50), which was delicious and sherbety. Matt chose a Brewdog IPA (£4.75)
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For dessert, Laura chose a gateau Basque (cake served with brandied cherries and vanilla ice-cream, £6.50), while Matt had two scoops of ice-cream (£2.75 each) — caramel and coffee. Matt thought the ginger biscuits that came with the ice-cream were amazing. Laura enjoyed the gateau — a sort of posh custard tart.
 At 7pm we were taken to our table, and presented with complimentary baguette, olive bread & ciabatta slices, which were all very fresh and high-quality. For dinner, Laura ordered a Piggie Burger (£12.25), Matt a Frenchie burger (£12.25), and two portions of French fries (£3.50 each). Both Matt & Laura reckon the burgers to be the best they'd ever eaten - less like a burger and more like steak hache served in a brioche bun. The fries were also excellent - crisp and perfectly seasoned.
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[[Laura]]'s verdict: With wine and tip, the bill came to £93 — expensive for burgers and fries, but we reckoned it was worth it.
 For dessert, Laura chose a gateau Basque (cake served with brandied cherries and vanilla ice-cream; £6.50), while Matt had two scoops of ice-cream (£2.75 each) - caramel and coffee. Matt thought the ginger biscuits that came with the ice-cream were amazing. Laura enjoyed the gateau - a sort of posh custard tart.
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Staff were attentive but not overbearing.

With wine & tip, the bill came to £93 - expensive for burgers & fries, but Laura & Matt reckoned it was worth it.
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* [http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/restaurants/review-23833486-burgundy-is-in-the-blood-at-bar-boulud.do Evening Standard review] (Fay Maschler)
* [http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/jun/05/bar-boulud-london-restaurant-review Guardian review] (Matthew Norman)
* [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/reviews/bar-boulud-knightsbridge-sw1-1983376.html Independent review] (John Walsh)
* [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/reviews/bar-boulud-66-knightsbridge-london-sw1-1989570.html Independent On Sunday review] (Amol Rajan)
* [http://www.metro.co.uk/lifestyle/restaurants/827798-bar-boulud-only-the-decor-leaves-a-bad-taste Metro review] (Marina O'Loughlin)
* [http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/may/30/jay-rayner-restaurant-review-bar-boulud Observer review] (Jay Rayner)
* [http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/713053 Chowhound thread]
* [http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?/topic/133413-bar-boulud/ eGullet thread]
* A Girl Has To Eat reviews: [http://agirlhastoeat.com/bar-boulud-restaurant-review-daniel-boulud-mandarin-oriental-knightsbridge-london/ 1], [http://agirlhastoeat.com/bar-boulud-daniel-restaurant-dbgb-burger-review-knightsbridge-mandarin-oriental-london/ 2]
* [http://rwapplewannabe.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/bar-boulud-knightsbridge/ An American In London review]
* [http://www.tehbus.com/2010/05/new-burger-enters-ring-at-bar-boulud.html A Rather Unusual Chinaman review]
* Burgerac reviews: [http://www.burgerac.com/2011/06/bar-boulud-piggie-burger.html Piggie burger], [http://www.burgerac.com/2011/07/bar-boulud-frenchie-burger.html Frenchie burger], [http://www.burgerac.com/2011/02/bar-boulud-yankee-burger.html Yankee burger]
* [http://cheesenbiscuits.blogspot.com/2010/05/bar-boulud-knightsbridge.html Cheese And Biscuits review]
* [http://www.doshermanos.co.uk/2010/05/bar-boulud-dbs.html Dos Hermanos review]
* [http://dailyepicurean.blogspot.com/2010/05/bar-boulud-london.html Epicurean review]
* [http://essexeating.blogspot.com/2010/05/bar-boulud-london.html Essex Eating review]
* [http://londonfood.typepad.com/stuff/2010/05/bar-boulud.html Food And Drink In London review]
* [http://nicolarichmond.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/bored-at-bar-boulud/ The Food Judge review]
* [http://www.gourmet-chick.com/2010/06/bar-boulud.html Gourmet Chick review]
* [http://gourmettraveller.wordpress.com/2010/05/08/bar-boulud/ Gourmet Traveller review]
* [http://www.grumblinggourmet.com/2010/05/review-of-bar-boulud-may-2010.html Grumbling Gourmet review]
* [http://hungryinlondon.com/2010/08/bar-boulud-knightsbridge/ Hungry In London review]
* [http://laissezfare.wordpress.com/2010/07/29/bar-boulud-%E2%80%93-the-right-place-at-the-right-time/ Laissez Fare review]
* [http://w8housewife.blogspot.com/2011/05/bar-boulud-goodman-burger-runner-up.html Musings Of A W8 Housewife review]
* [http://ootfp.blogspot.com/2011/12/date-with-burger-bar-boulud.html Out Of The Frying Pan review]
* [http://sybaricious.blogspot.com/2012/02/bar-boulud-knightsbridge.html Sybaricious review]
* [http://tomeatsjencooks.blogspot.com/2010/06/restaurant-review-bar-boulud-in.html Tom Eats Jen Cooks review]
* [http://www.twelvepointfivepercent.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/bar-boulud-knightsbridge.html Twelve Point Five Percent review]
* [http://willeatformoney.blogspot.com/2010/05/bar-boulud-knightsbridge.html Will Eat For Money review]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Laura]] and Matt, October 2011. Opening hours taken from website, October 2011.</div>
address='Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge'
category='American Food,Bars,Burgers,Featured Article,French Food'
 * [http://www.burgerac.com/2011/06/bar-boulud-piggie-burger.html Burgerac's review of the Piggie burger]
* [http://www.burgerac.com/2011/07/bar-boulud-frenchie-burger.html Burgerac's review of the Frenchie burger]
* [http://www.burgerac.com/2011/02/bar-boulud-yankee-burger.html Burgerac's review of the Yankee burger]
* [http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/may/30/jay-rayner-restaurant-review-bar-boulud Jay Rayner's review]
* [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/reviews/bar-boulud-knightsbridge-sw1-1983376.html Independent review]
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summary='A bar and bistro in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.'
 summary='A bar & bistro in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel'

Bar Boulud is a bar & bistro in the Mandarin Oriental hotel. It is the second establishment of the same name, opened by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud (the first is in New York City).

Laura and Matt visited on 25th October 2011 for dinner. Reservations are recommended for dinner - we had made one for 7pm, but arrived just after 6pm to sample the bar & cocktails.

The bar/restaurant is accessible both via the hotel and the street. The space is low-ceilienged and dimly-lit, much like many hotel bars. The clientele were a mixture of hotel guests, businessmen and casual diners.

Laura started with a Belle Poire cocktail (£12.50), which was delicious and sherbety. Matt chose a Brewdog IPA (£4.75)

At 7pm we were taken to our table, and presented with complimentary baguette, olive bread & ciabatta slices, which were all very fresh and high-quality. For dinner, Laura ordered a Piggie Burger (£12.25), Matt a Frenchie burger (£12.25), and two portions of French fries (£3.50 each). Both Matt & Laura reckon the burgers to be the best they'd ever eaten - less like a burger and more like steak hache served in a brioche bun. The fries were also excellent - crisp and perfectly seasoned.

For dessert, Laura chose a gateau Basque (cake served with brandied cherries and vanilla ice-cream; £6.50), while Matt had two scoops of ice-cream (£2.75 each) - caramel and coffee. Matt thought the ginger biscuits that came with the ice-cream were amazing. Laura enjoyed the gateau - a sort of posh custard tart.

Staff were attentive but not overbearing.

With wine & tip, the bill came to £93 - expensive for burgers & fries, but Laura & Matt reckoned it was worth it.

Accessibility: if you use the entrance on Knightsbridge (as opposed to going in via the hotel) the entire floor is step-free. There is step-free access to the toilets.

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