Trader Vic's - London Hilton On Park Lane Hotel (Mayfair)

• Trader vics is a bar with a tropical carribean set up
• The interiors are woody and the entire place is very well decorated
• I would have imagined this drink to be huge but I was a bit disappointed
• It was filled with ice and had very little drink in it
• I have been to Trader Vics in 2 other countries and was frankly disappointed here
• I was expecting more of a lounge sort of setting with comfortable recliners which seems to be their global theme except London
• Here the setting is much more formal
• None serve it in the manner it is served here
• The staff is generally well acquainted with the drinks
• A piece of warning The restaurant and bar is pretty posh and this reflects in the bill too
• Walking into Trader Vics can be quite surreal if you are not prepared
• A common theme of Cocktails 9 is the accreditation of a certain bar for a good few drinks
• The places was originally called Hinky Dink&rsquo
• So how one ended up in one of the swankiest hotels in London is well beyond my own meagre grey matter
• As long as it is executed well
• London is not exactly saturated with these places
• I mean we have Mahiki in Piccadilly which is almost impossible to get into
• Neither of these places is a bonafide restaurants
• As the queue at MEATliquor was ridiculous and there was an hour wait at Hard Rock Café
• (queuing to get in here is like queuing to get kicked in the gentleman's area by the Klitschko brothers)
• Or recreations of existing recipes which are still recognised today as excellent examples of all kinds of drink &ndash
• Is made with two kinds of rum and triple sec is lauded as one of the few balanced fruity cocktails
• The signature and original is made with Bacardi
• S the cocktails are certainly the star of the show
• T think that all drinks are fruity and rummy
• An after dinner drink called the White Cloud was mad with vodka and laced with creme de cacao and it was bloody superb
• A sharing platter that has been with the chain for eons
• Is ludicrously expensive but the food is literally heaped onto the plate and I must confess
• I was beaten by my main course of scallops with scallop noodles
• Five spice crispy duck pancakes was better &ndash
• The chain itself is beyond the heyday of Tiki mania
• Yes but DOVER SOLE was a revelation
• The cocktails are the forte of Vics and some of them indeed quite strange and exotic not too much of the Coconut water stuff
• Teh Peri Peri prawns served with the their special mustard were very tasty
• While the Crispy Veg spring rolls were delightful
• The main dish of Ginger Lobster on a bed of steamed rice was truly South sea
• While the Sea Bass (Steamed) with pok choi and other chinese veg was scrumptous
• The true south sea flavours were not truly there
• The Diablo Coffee were unique in taste and a good end to a satisfying meal
• Better carry your credit card as the place is not quite your neighbourhood Chop chop noodle shop
• The fun of the minimoon was at an end and me and Mr S returned to London
• The part we were most excited about was our week in French Polynesia
• When we were invited down to sample some cocktails at Trader Vic's it was the perfect way to get over the bad weather blues and get us in the mood for some Tahitian cheer
• I decided to get Tiki chic with a tribal print skirt from TopShop
• Imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery but Trader Vic's was the first of the surge of Tiki bars in London
• The original Trader Vic's in California is now eighty years old
• So this is a bar with a whole lot of history
• The interior is adorned with Polynesian artefacts and carvings many of which are authentic pieces
• I wasn't a big fan of the carpet which was quite shabby and rather garish
• Passion fruit and lime it was a lovely refreshing drink and not too sweet and sickly
• The Mai Tai is Trader Vic's signature cocktail and with good reason
• The concoction was served over cracked ice
• I found the drink a little strong but Mr Silver thought it was mai ghty good
• I'd enjoyed my passion fruit cocktail so this time we chose a passion punch with a pretty floral garnish
• Though this particular libation was a drink for one it was definitely generous enough to share
• Like my other drinks that night was like sunshine in a glass
• We started with a selection of skewers
• Beef Cho Cho served with a ginger sake sauce
• And a mixed leaf salad with pomegranate and cracked wheat
• While the food at Trader's Vic's is decent it's not Mai Tai Roa Ae
• We had eaten in the bar but there is a larger restaurant area
• Trader Vic's is a good fun bar in an excellent location
• Not if you are looking for a loud
• The self proclaimed inventors of the Mai Thai have built an image synonymous with debauchery and partying
• One feels as if you are on a tropical Island somewhere in the Pacific
• The drinks are also very good
• The extensive menu means that there is something for everyone
• You just have to hope that you are lucky on the night
• With the radiant and tropical decor that envelopes the Bar is extremely attractive and this only complements the large variety of cocktails that are available
• The Mai Tai is never a shot away from brilliant
• The owner added some rum with orange zest to bring our a French essence to it
• The down side is that being in the basement it can get slightly dark and slightly cold
• I have always loved their signature drink which is mainly composed of scotch whisky along with orgeat
• It is made up with Bourbon and is often called the Eastern Sour
• The prices are also quite reasonable
• The atmosphere was quite lovely and it was a perfect setting for couples
• The bar has some comfortable seats and the ambience was also very good
• Some of their cocktails are very staunch in their strong flavour
• Neither of the dishes were satisfactory
• The only good bit was the service
• As the staff were rather kind and helpful
• Trader Vic's - London Hilton On Park Lane Hotel (Mayfair) is the most expensive mistake I have made in a while
• The reviews weren't very good so we were a little unsure whether to eat her at all
• The staff was extremely warm and welcoming and made sure were comfortable
• The atmosphere was lively and the service was also good
• The quality of the food was impeccable and the cocktails that I had were amazing
• The staff was also amiable and I strongly recommend you all to visit Trader Vic's - London Hilton On Park Lane Hotel (Mayfair) as it is definitely worth one
• This restaurant is located in a great part of the city
• The food was excellent with varied option housed on the menu
• The only downside of it was that the service and the staff were too rushed
• They were too hurried with serving the starter and the mains and following that the dessert
• Trader Vic's - London Hilton On Park Lane Hotel (Mayfair) is great with its great food that is all freshly prepared
• A place i would say is underwhelming in everything it offers
• This restaurant/ bar is unpleasant for the mismatch in prices and what they offer
• Trader Vic's - London Hilton On Park Lane Hotel (Mayfair) was pretty disappointing and I still regret not going by it's reviews
• The setting is awesome and the staff is pretty friendly and attentive for which they charge 15% but that's it
• The cod croquette was not cooked properly but there didn't seem to be any cod in them
• The chicken in deep fried dough was nothing exceptional and the chicken was in the form of a paste
• The pork stew with black beans had ribs that were fat and gristle
• The dessert was fine but still it did not make up for the horrible main course
• All in all it was not even close to my expectations and I do not plan to return anytime soon
• Great food and amazing cocktails the choice is never ending
• The ambiance is really there with all the decor and wait staff all dressed up
• (I know Independence Day is more about the actual Declaration than the prerequisite fighting
• S this week to preview its Independence Day menu with fellow food blogger Rosie from A Little Lusciousness (recommended reading for fanatical foodies)
• Work was fine as we have great air con in the building but it was my evening plans that concerned me
• Walking into the venue I was so relieved to feel the chill of more air con I hadn't been before
• The restaurant is quite large
• On arrival we were greeted with a Trader Vic's Mai Tai
• One of my favourites is the beautiful Hawaiian island of Maui
• S on Park Lane to sample a special Independence Day inspired menu I was off before you could say &lsquo
• They gave plenty of cultural foods and the seating is great along with the service
• The best part is the location
• When I heard that she was planning a new pop up menu inspired by the shores and taste experiences of Mauritius in collaboration with legendary Mayfair tiki bar Trader Vic&rsquo
• Sitting in a cosy nook we were presented with a wooden platter full of Shelina&rsquo
• The Island Fusion Platter is a snip at £
• 19 as it serves two but all the dishes are available in individual servings
• 11.00) with cashews and citronelle was crunchy and fresh with only a hint of heat and with the nuts giving that classic Mauritian flavour
• 9.00) is a crunchy split pea (dholl) and chilli cake with a bit of sweetness from some coriander leaves
• My favourite dish in this festival of heat and flavour was the Anana Confit (£
• 8.50) a Mauritian street food classic of grilled pineapple with chilli and the wonderful sour flavour of tamarind
• Once we finished eating a troupe of traditional sega dancers backed by drummers and a singer entertained us with a wonderfully vibrant high energy performance
• The only problem is that it has also given me a real taste for visiting the island so now I will have to go
• Celebration is the perfect word to describe Trader Vic's - London Hilton On Park Lane Hotel (Mayfair)
• In terms of food the variety is very good and you'll be delighted if you love sea food
• The curries are spicy but flavourful
• Dance a bit with the live performers
• The only thing that might upset you is the bill which you will realise whenever but not on that day
• Over time it evolved into a Tiki Lounge and its name was changed from Hinky Dink&rsquo

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