FRIDAY 18th DEC VENUE CRITERION RESTAURANT PICCADILLY LONDON
The exquisite Criterion Restaurant is steeped in history; open since 1873 it boasts customers from the likes of Winston Churchill and the suffragettes, and can even boast being the imagined meeting place between the fictitious Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel. Having famously changed hands a number of times to varied success, the restaurant can stand proud again, offering delectable dishes in a glorious setting.

The Venue
Criterion Restaurant is nothing if not one of the most romantic venues in London, and not something you’d expect to stumble into right in the epicentre of the tourism hub that is Piccadilly Circus.

The grandeur and opulence of its neo-Byzantine design is quite something to behold. The elegant columns and timeless, beautiful arches are adorned with beautiful golden mosaics and the impressive long, golden bar is decorated with dramatic sprays of lilies that fill the bar area with a beautiful aroma.

The restaurant area is scattered with round tables that leave plenty of room between each other for privacy, and a few steps leads you up to a raised area that boasts further velvet curtained arched windows, marble floors and more tables – a perfect place to hold an impressive private party or dinner. In fact, Criterion Restaurant is licensed for weddings, and would make an incredible setting for a 1920s style extravaganza.

The Atmosphere
The entire restaurant has an air of grandeur and celebration – with prices like these there’s usually a special occasion for the customers. Although posh, the restaurant has a real relaxed feel and an air of diners really enjoying themselves. Miraculously, the clientele manages not to be showy Soho types and the restaurant isn’t too filled with tourists, unlike most restaurants in the area.

Service is impeccable – waiting staff are both knowledgeable and friendly, and incredibly efficient to boot. Some evenings musicians grace the presence of the large grand piano to enhance the mood further, as they serenade diners with charming live performances.
We are off for our annual visit to this superior venue, with lots of photo opportunities outside in Piccadilly.
Makeup is £50 taxi, food and drinks are shared amongst the group.
Please email me at adamandeve121@aol.com or 02076130666 if you would like to join the Adam and Eve girls in this truly gorgeous restaurant
PS The food is good as well