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Bibendum Oyster Bar, London,

Bibendum Oyster Bar

4.6
4.6
1193 Reviews
£41 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Bibendum Oyster Bar - a local stalwart - is steered masterfully under the direction of Lyon born 2 Michelin-starred chef Claude Bosi. The large tiled foyer of the great Michelin building remains, and it’s great for a glass of fizz and a few oysters (there are always many varieties to choose from), and also perfect to stay a bit longer for a more leisurely lunch or dinner.
Expect plenty of fresh seafood; oysters, langoustine and the signature seafood platters - alongside a comprehensive yet affordable wine list.

As well as dining inside the main "house", there are seats outside in the semi-open courtyard, and also in the prime spot of streetside on Fulham Road. If it does turn a little chilly, there are also some luxury blankets…

Enjoy lunch, dinner and drinks at Bibendum.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, British, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Mon–Sat 17:30–21:45 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:45 Sun 17:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    020 7590 1199
  • Website
    http://claudebosi.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Claude Bosi
  • Location
    Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6RD
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

Starters

  • Fish Soup£15.00

    Traditional Rouille, Croutons, Gruyère

    • Burrata£16.00

      Vesuvio Tomato, Basil

      • Pâté de Campagne£17.00

        Pickled Walnut, Cornichons

        • Smokin' Brothers Salmon£16.50

          Crème Fraîche

          • Tarama£19.50

            Cornish Crab, Cured Egg Yolk

            • Steak Tartare£14.00

              Sourdough Toast

              • Galician Octopus£23.00

                Sundried Tomatoes, Nocellara Olive, Capers

                • Sardines£12.00

                  New Season Olive oil

                  Salads

                  • Salade Niçoise£18.00

                    Thon Blanc de Méditerranée

                    • Cornish Crab Salad£25.00

                      Brown Crab, Little Gem

                      • Chopped Summer Salad£16.00

                        Mustard Dressing ( 1/2 lobster +£32, tiger prawns + £20, smoked chicken + £8)

                        Main Courses

                        • Fish and Chips£25.00

                          Tartar and Curry Sauce, Mushy Peas

                          • Cornish Mussels£14.50

                            À La Marinière

                            • King Prawn Burger£23.00

                              Sriracha, Mayo, Pickles, Hash Brown, Cheese

                              • Lobster Roll£32.00

                                Olive Oil Crisps

                                • Crab Orecchiette£18.00

                                  • Monkfish£30.00

                                    Radicchio, Mirin Beurre Blanc

                                    • Dover Sole£50.00

                                      Grenobloise, Green Beans

                                      • Chalkstream Trout£32.00

                                        Gremolata Sauce

                                        The Grill

                                        • Half Native Lobster£48.00

                                          Tarragon Butter

                                          • Bibendum Burger and Fries£23.00

                                            Sriracha, Cheese

                                            • Fillet of Beef£40.00

                                              Sauce Béarnaise

                                              Sides

                                              • Mixed Leaf Salad£4.00

                                                • Jersey Royals£5.00

                                                  Garlic Butter

                                                  • Datterini Tomato£7.00

                                                    Shallot, Moscatel

                                                    • Pierre Koffmann French Fries£6.00

                                                      • Pierre Koffmann Sweet Potato Fries£7.00

                                                        • Green Beans£6.50

                                                          Confit Shallots

                                                          • English Sweetcorn Ribs£9.00

                                                            Spiced Mayo

                                                            Cheese and Desserts

                                                            • Ice Cream and Sorbet Selection

                                                              • each£3.50

                                                            • Cheese Selection

                                                              oat biscuits and quince jelly

                                                              • each£4.50

                                                            • Vanilla Crème Brûlée£8.00

                                                              • Chocolate Mousse£9.00

                                                                Hazelnut and Almond Praline

                                                                • Yoghurt Soft Serve£12.00

                                                                  Italian Peach, Almonds

                                                                  • English Strawberry Trifle£10.00

                                                                    White Chocolate Flake

                                                                    Seafood Platter

                                                                    • Seafood Platter£105.00

                                                                      Served with Shallot Vinegar and Mayonnaise

                                                                      Extra

                                                                      • 50gr Ossetra Caviar£102.50

                                                                        Tins

                                                                        Served with Sourdough Toast and Butter

                                                                        • Smoked Sardines£21.00

                                                                          • Yurrita Anchovies£21.00

                                                                            • Galician Octopus£24.00

                                                                              Fruits de Mer

                                                                              Served with Homemade Mayonnaise

                                                                              • Half Native Lobster£48.00

                                                                                • Black Tiger Prawns£21.00

                                                                                  • Crab£40.00

                                                                                    Our Selection of Oysters

                                                                                    served with shallot vinegar

                                                                                    • Maldon£4.50

                                                                                      • Cumbrae£6.00

                                                                                        • Josephine£6.50

                                                                                          • Gillardeau£8.50

                                                                                            • Maldon£4.50

                                                                                              • Carlingford£6.50

                                                                                                • Claude Bosi's Oyster Selection 6 or 12!

                                                                                                  £38 / £69

                                                                                                  Last updated: 26 November 2024

                                                                                                  What 1,193 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

                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                  Bibendum Oyster Bar offers "fantastic food" and "outstanding service" in a "spectacular" venue. Known for its "excellent seafood platter" and "delicious oysters," it provides a unique dining experience in the historic Michelin Building. While service can be "uneven," the overall ambiance and culinary delights make it a must-visit.

                                                                                                  1,193 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Henry

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    London

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                    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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                                                                                                  2. Andrew

                                                                                                    London

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    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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                                                                                                  3. Claire

                                                                                                    West Sussex

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined on 14 December 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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                                                                                                  4. Ewan

                                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined on 12 December 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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                                                                                                  5. John

                                                                                                    Hampshire

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined on 8 December 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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                                                                                                  6. Cristina

                                                                                                    London

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    Nothing special - quite mediocre. Way too expensive for what it is

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                                                                                                  7. Sarah

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Sydney

                                                                                                    12 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    12 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 3 December 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Lovely food an ambiance - staff very helpful and friendly.

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                                                                                                  8. Philip

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    London

                                                                                                    45 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    45 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 29 November 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    We always have a delightful evening, whatever the season, tonight was no exception. Thanks must go to your lovely people.

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                                                                                                  9. Richard

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    London

                                                                                                    17 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    17 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 29 November 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Been going for over 30 years and am rarely disappointed. One of life’s pleasures in a beautiful building.

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                                                                                                  10. Maria Elena

                                                                                                    Denver

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined on 29 November 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    As a design historian, I have been dying to eat in this magnificent, historic building for years, and finally got my chance: the experience was definitely worth the wait! The front of this Modernist building has been restored from the original UK headquarters of Michelin Tires into two Claude Bosi restaurants. We ate at the casual oyster bar on the old garage level, which has a slim, but excellent menu (that also includes vegetarian and non-seafood items). The ambiance is spectacular, as one is surrounded by historic painted tiles featuring turn-of-the-century racers whose vehicles sported Michelin tires, a floor mosaic of Bibendum "toasting" all comers, and grand metalwork with the company's inital. The lovely, generous host allowed me a peek at the glamorous, formal upstairs dining room (which had not yet opened) so I could admire the stained-glass windows with unique Bibendum motifs in each. He also regaled me with interesting stories about the more recent history and renovation of the building. All of the staff were fantastic and attentive, but the oyster bar host was truly amazing--I am grateful he indulged me my every curiosity about the building! THANK YOU, Bibendum Oyster Bar staff for a memorable evening!

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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 1193 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.

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                                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                                  19:00
                                                                                                  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
                                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                                    South Kensington
                                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                    Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Mon–Sat 17:30–21:45 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:45 Sun 17:30–21:00
                                                                                                  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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