Piano (Kensington, London) review on Fluid Eating

Piano Overview

Plink plink biz.

I first came to this jazz bar earlier this summer when it had just moved to its new location (it used to be based somewhere down the road). The friend who brought me here refused to tell me over the phone where we were going which either signals that 1) Said friend is going to kidnap me, or 2) This place is somewhere he wanted to keep secret.

Obviously I havenít been kidnapped and, heck, I can keep a secret if you can.

Situated directly opposite the tube station, a discreet doorway leads you up to the Piano Bar & Restaurant where a long white room with a piano at one end and a bar at the other will greet you.

Thereís something so very comfortable about Piano Bar and itís not just the black leatherette banquettes. No sirree, itís the buzzy atmosphere, some great live music (Baz, the owner, sings and plays most nights) and the likeable, eclectic crowd who are encouraged to play/ sing if they want to.

Prices are pretty average with house red (Cabernet Sauvignon) costing less than £4 a glass or £12.50 for a bottle. Food hovers around the £7/ 8 mark but isnít much to shout about; a salmon tortelli (like ravioli) was on the bland side. But if youíre less bothered about being wowed gastronomically than having a great night out then give it a go. Christ, just donít tell anyone else about it.

(Incidentally, on a Tuesday the Piano Bar was pretty empty which is fine if you want it chilled but I advise you check it out later on in the week to get the full benefit.) (Updated 10/01/2005)

Additional Info: Late License, Live Music, Food, Non-Smoking Area

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