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67 Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4QH

0872 148 0921
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Reviewer cityboy
04/12/2009
I'm not yet a member but not being a media type I'm not sure that I'd ever be accepted. I've been a couple of times with a friend who's a member and have found it a very nice experience. The wines are good and the food too. an interesting alternatve to the rest of the locality.
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Reviewer sohodoll
01/12/2009
There is nothing better than Blacks on a cold winter evening, when the real fires are roaring and the wine and conversation is flowing it's convivial, bohemian and like stepping into a Georgian time-warp.

The wine list is superb and the food is ridiculously good particularly given the price of the set menu. Maybe slightly less brilliant for vegetarians? But veggie friends have always been happy with their supper...

I have had some quiet times and deep conversations at Blacks, and some rip-roaring evenings too. Some of the most fun nights have happened spontaneously when one small group of friends is somehow merged with another group of strangers and the whole evening changes into an event.

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28/04/2005
On my first visit to Black's I found it to be an impressive, independent bar/restaurant with wonderful decor, food and staff. It's refreshing to find a place like Black's in central London without the mad, loud music. I was able to sit down and have a conversation all night without having to shout. I would definitely say that this is highly recommended although I would prefer that not too many people discovered it as Black's is one of London's little gems.
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Reviewer Anonymous
23/04/2005
I was a member of Black's for many years but found its standards decreased considerably since around 2003 and started overcharging for what was basically a run down house with media people trying to network in the evenings. Especially sad was the drop in standards for the food which was, generally, considered to be rather basic (2 star pub grub with French names). The quality of members at Black's have changed somewhat too. It seemed to be attracting too many tourists and had less of an intimate atmosphere. Also, I had a real problem dealing with several drunks one night. Black's seems to have lost the exclusivity and friendly appeal it once had, which was a shame. I now visit a great little club off Covent Garden which hopefully will remain anonymous for some time, until a bright spark decides to ruin it by advertising it on the Net. I'm keeping my lips firmly sealed on this one. Sorry chaps!
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Reviewer Anonymous
02/11/2004
Black is a members only bar.



They do not accept credit cards at all (cash or cheques only). They also ban mobile phones.



It is a great antidote to normal London bars. Not an ounce of chrome or uber trendiness. Great food, wines, fires and people...

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Reviewer sohodoll
01/12/2009
wonderfully Blacks now accepts credit and debit cards but still frowns on the use of mobile phones!
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