Mums Bistro — Restaurant in London

The moment I walked into Mum's Bistro I could feel the warm and festive atmosphere, and knew I had come to a special place. The cosy room was filled with happy conversation, and the kind of  gentle and all-inclusive buzz that one feels when joining a family gathering. It was a cold night, and the slightly exotic, inviting smell of delicious food was a balm to my senses. I had come to Mum's for an evening of music, dished up by one of the very best folk organizations in London - The Bowes Park Folk Club. I was told to order my supper at the bar, and when I met the charming patron and his wife, the whole picture came together. Mum's Bistro is clearly a place where food is cooked and served with expertise, joy and love. No wonder it tasted absolutely delicious. Mums' Bistro is more than a wonderful restaurant - it's a complete experience, not...

As a local resident I'd been looking forward to trying out Mum's Lounge. I called to ask whether we could bring our very well behaved dog (she is 13 years old and happily sits under the table without making any fuss) and I was told that would be OK.

5 minutes later, we arrived at the restaurant and a very grumpy woman informed us that it was illegal to have dogs other than guide dogs in restaurants (this is utterly wrong, but I guess she thinks she is a legal expert!)

Rude, factually wrong and I will not be going back. Ever. Instead I suggest anyone looking for really friendly staff, great food and a welcoming atmosphere tries either Vrisaki or the Step, both on...

This place is a secret gem. My family and I discovered it a few years back and it continues to be one of our favourite places to go- not just for food, but for a night of fun and laughter, in what feels like a home away from home. The food is so reasonably priced and cooked fantastically well. The staff treat you like family and Roger, the resident singer, never fails to entertain us with his brilliant voice and of course the opportunity for a bit of karaoke and dancing. It's completely different to anything else out there and I can't imagine life without such a special little place for us to...