The Gold Coast Bar & Restaurant

£39 - £46 / African
224 Portland Rd, London

Opening hours

12PM-1AM
  • Sunday 12PM-12AM
  • Monday 6PM-11PM
  • Tuesday 12PM-11:30PM
  • Wednesday 12PM-11:30PM
  • Thursday 12PM-11:30PM
  • Friday 12PM-1AM
  • Saturday 12PM-1AM

Spectacular Atmosphere with Delicious African Cuisine

Upon entering Gold Coast, a vibrant atmosphere envelops you, an invitation subtly extended by rhythmic Afrobeat underscores and the graceful smiles of attentive staff like Blessing who, as her name suggests, truly is a boon. The revamped décor exudes a fresh energy, amplifying both lively cultural vibrancy and intimate sophistication — a testimony to this restaurant’s Ghanaian roots and perhaps a transformative touch under new management. The wafting fragrances are a prelude to a culinary exploration, enticing patrons to experience flavors that dance delicately on the palate. Their chef's deftness shines vividly in dishes like the intricately presented Waakye, sparking delightful nostalgia for authentic street food tradition.

Despite a few stumbles — some grumbling about prices and uneven service times — Gold Coast intriguingly maintains a sense of magic worth discovering. It is suggestive of a bustling space filled with joyous communal gatherings yet allows quieter moments to savor every bite. Remarkable too is their nuanced attention to dietary needs, and although quirks in their operation do surface at times, laughing managerial missteps in the company of good friends seems almost intended in this boisterous setting. This place, rich in sensory bombardments and comfortably messy with lived-in charm, certainly finds its footing more often than not, inviting guests back to partake in spirited evenings charged with the alluring chemistry of people gathered, music played loud, and truly captivating plates. — Nigel Gourmet

How to get there

224 Portland Rd, London

London City Airport — 9.43 mi

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