The Folly

£11 - £25 / British, Wine bars, Vegetarian options

41 Gracechurch St, London

Opening hours

7:30AM-12AM

Sunday 10AM-10PM
Monday 7:30AM-11PM
Tuesday 7:30AM-11PM
Wednesday 7:30AM-11PM
Thursday 7:30AM-12AM
Friday 7:30AM-12AM
Saturday 9AM-12AM

Magnificent Ambiance, Exceptional Service Shine Bright

Tucked away amidst the hustle and bustle of London, Folly’s is an eclectic oasis of bold interiors and varied culinary offerings. Its spirited ambiance is complemented by attentive service, particularly marked by commendable interactions with staff members like Reshma and Gigi, who earned their mentions frequently. Although the restaurant reveals a split character — vibrant yet occasionally wanting in its quieter moments — this duality might be precisely what draws in such a diverse clientele. The buzz within this bustling establishment reverberates through the energetic decor and an attractively eccentric layout, accompanied by modern tunes that might, at times, overpower conversations.

The menu courageously ventures across different styles, reflecting as might a whimsical garden with scattered, exotic blooms; it is where the chicken and waffles dish shines while the seafood paccheri misses the mark. Still, critics find solace in joyful bites of luscious chocolate brownie alongside breakfast classics which enkindle early visit inspirations. Despite isolated incidents of delayed orders or culinary missteps such as overcooked salmon, the staff's hospitality often casts a gracious glow on the experience. Dining here is to immerse oneself in a transient theatrical piece of charm and hustle; magnificent toilets make even routine intra-dining sorties an adventurous interlude. — Audrey Al Dente