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Zebrano at the Establishment

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18 Greek Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4DS

(020) 7287 2051

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25/04/2012
I've been to Zebrano at the Establishment a couple of times now, and I must say it's wicked!! I've never booked a table, but just walking up with my mates on a friday night enjoying the amazing happy hour gets my night going every time! And the ladies...Such beautiful staff I've never seen anywhere. I think there's one lady who's a manager there named Sophie, what a stunner..We're just coming in to watch her at times! They're all so friendly and proffessional, even tho we're a bit misbehaved ;)
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Reviewer sweetsofia
27/02/2012
Perfect place to let your hair down for a cheeky few during the week and also fun on the weekend, especially when the themed parties are on! can't wait for the next one!!
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Reviewer alexbizzle
13/01/2012
Good, easy place to hang out. Fairly small and certainly nothing special but fun none the less. No problem with staff very friendly in fact - no discernible door policy. Plenty of willing foreign birds therefore achieves a medium clunge factor. Enjoy.
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Reviewer ejctm
18/11/2011
Had a fantastic night at Zebranos in Greek Street yesterday. We booked a table in advance for our group (although the venue was empty when we arrived at 6pm ish). We had table service and staff were friendly and helpful, if a little hard to find later on in the evening when it got quite busy. The drinks were great and with happy hour were very affordable. The food was amazing! We did not expect much, being just nibbles but were pleasantly surprised by the quality and effort that had gone in to making the shared platters varied and very tasty. The music was very eclectic ranging from fifties swing, to techno/dance to Apache Indian! I would certainly recommend it for an evening out with friends. We had a fabulous time and will be going back again.
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Reviewer ahl
10/07/2011
went on a Friday night and had a great time, loved the cocktails and the music
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Reviewer judyj
18/09/2010
I really like the Zebrano bars. I went to this bar with a friend on a Saturday night in August, and save for a couple of slimy guys who we soon got rid of I found the staff and people lovely. A really nice crowd who are just there to have fun, unlike some other central clubs and bars which are full of people craving a mirror every five seconds. Drinks were typically priced for Soho, music was good and up to date - the only thing that needs to be better is the air con, as downstairs is a little sauna-like when it's busy. All in all a great night out and one of my favourite bars for an easy night out.
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Reviewer Matt_84
02/08/2010
I don't know what Sammy must have done to wind the bouncers up the wrong way, but I've always found the staff at Zebranos to be really welcoming. I don't think I've seen anyone turned away (unless of course they were under-aged or the place was full to capacity).
It's a great little spot just around the corner from my office in Soho and it never fails to deliver for a fun night out.
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Reviewer Sammy192
01/08/2010
Great view from outside, design ok, music same as every place in soho. But the success (or whatever) has made the staff very arrogant! Last time I went, the service (bouncers, barmaids and manager) was very rude. They did not allow my friends to get in, pretending they were drunk and it was completely wrong. I cant believe they lie! Another thing, this place attracts a lot of chav and perverts!
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Reviewer Tomatso
01/02/2010
I strolled down Greek Street a few weeks ago and stumbled upon Zebrano...it was an 80s party and the best atmosphere i have felt in a club in a long time. Glow sticks were being handed out at the door so everyone was in the 80s spirit straight away. I had only planned to go out for a few drinks with mates but ended up in Zebrano until closing at 3am i think it was! Great night purely for the great crowd and atmosphere.
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Reviewer ukfella
15/11/2009
the staff let this place down - rude, aggressive and arrogant - I would never usually bother to post a review online but after last nights experience I had to do my bit ... herded around the bar by bouncers with attitude who wouldn't let us stand in various sections - threatened with expulsion for wearing a hat (serious)!! ignored by bar staff ... cloakroom totally full, much like the 15 square foot of space actually actually available to stand ...

if you want a gestapo style drinking experience then get down to this bar ... if you want to be treated like an a paying adult and a valued patron, stay well away ... ruined by the attitudes and behaviour of the staff who rely on the bars location to provide them with clientele ...

if you want a central london cocktail bar you can do significantly better than this place, take my advice and STAY AWAY!

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Reviewer E123
11/10/2009
I booked a table via the Internet, for a family of 4, before going to see the Jersey Boys, and all I can say it was a start of a great evening,

the food was great and so was the attentive service, I couldn't have found a better place, we had a table upstairs so we were able to still have a chat without the music being too load from down stairs.

I would recommend this place to my friends and families.
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Reviewer funmbi79
23/07/2009
i booked the area upstairs for my 30th birthday last Friday & we had an absolutely amazing time!

We had dinner & i have to say the food was superb & great value. The customer service (our waitress was Lorna) was great with all 25+ guests regularly attended to.

i love the fact that early on in the night, the music was not too loud so people could have conversations without shouting & eventually when the music got loud, it was a good mix of pop, house & rnb.

a truly special evening for me & i'd definitely recommend Zebrano at the establishment for group events & after work nights out.

If you haven't been, check this place out now!
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Reviewer Roxta
23/04/2009
Had an area booked for my Birthday on Saturday; the staff were fantastic, and even the doormen were decent! (No mean feat in London!).

We had quite a large party and everyone got in without any trouble. The atmosphere was great and there was a good mix of people inside the joint; everyone just looking to have fun and no bad attitudes!!

Definitely gonna be back there on the regular, and a million times better than the pretentious west-end clubs and tourist hotspots!

For a good night out in London with a good vibe and a good crowd, get yourself down there!!
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Reviewer lcc
29/04/2009
Hi, Which area of the bar did you book for your birthday?

I can't decide between the balcony or a section on the main floor. For about 40 people.

Thanks for your help!
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Reviewer Roxta
30/04/2009
We had two tables at the back on the main floor. It depends if you want your group to be cut off from from everyone else, or if you're happy to mingle with randoms.

If not, then book the balcony or basement. The main floor is the largest, busiest and most happening part of the whole place- or it was when we were there! Hope you have fun!!
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Reviewer markpaddy69
20/04/2009
Fantastic service, fantastic music and fantastic staff!Saturday night was a special event for my girlfriends birthday.

The bar we had booked had messed it up so we were stranded with no space and a large group on their way.

Having been once before for a drink I knew that Zebrano's was near by so suggested it and we all rocked up.

A quick chat with the helpful manager got us some space to sit and the evening got underway. The birthday girl had a great time.

Everyone got in and the service was everything you needed. They were not robots behind the bar and their personality meant any wait was not a bother.

The crowd in Zebrano's was also good with a good mix and everyone was just there to have a good time.Couldn't recommend it more. Get down there!
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Reviewer Anonymous
23/03/2009
I come to Zebrano at The Establishment most weekends and never fail to have a great night. There's a big group of us who love it and have yet to find a club that matches up to it.

We know the staff a little bit now and they are great fun and very efficient in making drinks for everyone - cocktails here are immense and can't be beaten!

We've started to order food platters on a night out now - great for sharing and even better to line the stomach and not have such a bad hangover the next day!!

The music is always consistently good and always got great tunes to have a funk to.

Whenever someone asks what club is good in London to go to I say Zebrano at The Establishment everytime.

Will continue to come here!
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Reviewer joehelliwell
14/03/2009
Only found one polite member of staff. Every one else seems to have an attitude problem. I made sure of being polite myself from reading other reviews just to be sure.

Maybe the problem here is due to drunken customers! but no, the 1 star reviews are all correct.

My wife was present with me who was on soft drinks all night and received abuse from a bouncer as well as being shoved around by ignorant staff members.

With arms stretched out like riot police, we were herded into the crowd. Why? I have no idea as we were not blocking any exits or exit routes.

Being 7 weeks pregnant, my wife explained to the bouncer than she needed air who then convinced himself that she was "under the influence of alcohol"

I have never felt so uncomfortable in a drinking establishment ever.

Rest assured I will never be returning to Zebranos.I am only giving this hovel one star because no stars are not an option.
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Reviewer sailor
31/12/2008
I had the most amazing 21st here. The staff were lovely and loved the drag queens! It was in the summer and as it was a sailor themed party the venue were fine with it and paid us lots of attention. As it was my birthday I got loads of freebies too. Would recommend this place.
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Reviewer Emma-chan
08/12/2008
My friend and I had our joint birthday party here on Saturday 6/12 and it was a huge success. Almost 50 people turned up and everyone had a brilliant time, which is saying a lot about the place!
The staff were so friendly and helpful right from the start. We were shown around the place before hand to decide where we wanted to book tables and they happily took a booking for 40 people without any deposit or minimum charge. (We booked the balcony, highly recommended if you have a lot of people coming as it's almost like having it on your own!)
The music is perfect on Saturday nights for mixed crowds like we had; it's easy to get up on the dance floor with something for everyone!
The crowd is great; happy, hot, mainly well-dressed (and yet no horrible dress code) and up for a good night without being pretentious like so many other places can be.
We were checked on to make sure things were going smoothly all night by the lovely guy who took our booking and the bar staff (especially in the upstairs bar) were fast and fun - thanks a million for one the best birthdays guys, we’ll definitely be back and so will all our mates!!
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Reviewer Anonymous
27/10/2008
Went on friday night, with a group of work mates, had such a great time that we ended staying till closing. I've been here a few times before, and the nights keep on getting better, and will carry on spending my friday nights there

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Reviewer Anonymous
15/10/2008
On 13th October 2008 around 12am in the night we've been offered free entry to Zebrano on Old Compton Street by the Zebrano's member of staff. 10 of us went to Zebrano one on Greek street and myself was right in front of the bouncers and they didn't know that I'm with the other 9 guys. One of the bouncers said that to another bouncer (the guy with the guest list) 'those two guys are gay I'm not gonna take them in. The lady next to me said 'so you dont take gay people to Zebrano then?' and ofcourse they realised that we overheard what they said and the argument started and of course we left with big offence.

Shame on you guys. You are right in the middle of soho and you are hiring homopobic people to represent your company. People who are reading this comment, if you are gay you have to disguise yourself to get into Zebrano.
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Reviewer Anonymous
07/10/2008
My mates had a leaving party here a few weeks ago as they were off to Kenya - permanantly! There were loads of us on the Balcony bar and absolutely everyone loved it, even the synics of the group. Staff really looked after us and were chatty and nice regardless of how inebriated we were! Music was classic, munchies rather moorish and not even a rude bouncer or toilet lady in sight! In fact, I got a free lolly. The manager popped over to check how everything was going which really made my jetsetting mates feel welcome. Fab place. We'll all be back.
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Reviewer Anonymous
04/08/2008
Staff and bouncers were very rude. The top floor was closed off and we weren't allowed to sit downstairs. Dancing area is way too small and bar staff need to cheer up. Cheap drinks however i advise you to NOT use the cloak room - dripping with water, my fur jacket got ruined. Good if your completly drunk and with a lot of friends other than that its a sh!t hole.
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Reviewer Deano75
27/08/2008
Anyone that wears fur must be warped and this write up proves the pointI totally diagree with this review and would recomend that you check this place out. I have always had a great night in here and found ALL staff both happy and very helpful... Drinks are great dance are is small but adds to the vibe.Suggest the rudeness may have been due to you sporting your glamourous pelts!!!!!Mike the Mink
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Reviewer fragglegirl
18/03/2011
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Reviewer Antoine!
20/03/2008
This place is really fun. I started going a while back before the re-launch and it was great then anyway. Glad the staff didn't change as they are very friendly and fair!

The drinks are average for Soho and the place is a touch on the small side (especially when downstairs gets full) The decor is very meditteranean chic and has an element of boudoir to it. But all the ponsey stuff aside the music is enjoyable and they do mix it up from week to week (but remains faithful to Funky House). There is a female DJ who plays on the ground floor and she was brilliant! Sometimes the basement can get REALLY stuffy and people sometimes crowd around the air con and this leads to heated banter if its a hot night... I'm always torn between Zebranos and Club 49 as they are both very cool and right opposite each other. I'm happy to go Zebranos any day. Word of advice, be polite to the bouncers and you will always get on with them - these guys are cool but take no sh!t from idiots.
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13/03/2008
I popped into Zebrano last night for a late business meeting and was delighted. Not too loud so got through the meeting quickly. Lots of eye candy for girls(very cute guys)and boys and I paid £6.50 for two glasses of Rioja on their drinks promotion! I'll definitely be back to try their food, the menu looked fantastic and I'm picky. The two ladies sat next to us were tucking into a sharing plate - it looked fresh, well presented and NOT fried. Yay! The mix of people reflected what is hot and brilliant about Soho - business, fashion and media people flirting and enjoying the vibe.
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Reviewer saskinaszo
13/03/2008
I went here for the opening on the 7th march..for my 21st birthday, had a wicked night..cheap drinks..music was funky house mainly..they could do with a bit more r'n'b but the staff were really friendly promo girl had a fab dress and looked great, the bouncers were all fantastic and made my night totally memorable, great free reservations for seating, plenty of seats and room to trot about across the 3 floors, toilet lady was funny as hell, wicked place to get smashed!
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Reviewer Anonymous
13/03/2008
This place has only been open 7 days and I have been back 4 times, once for food the rest for drinking. its excellent, great service, music and drinks in a really cool looking bar. See you there
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