The Regency Club — Restaurant in London

Here’s a look at The Regency Club in London—a vibrant destination celebrated for its fusion of Indian and Kenyan flavors, housed in a stylish, family-run Bar & Grill setting.

What Is The Regency Club?

A Family-Run Indian–Kenyan Fusion Restaurant Since 1991, The Regency Club in Queensbury, London, has offered a unique dining experience by blending Indian spices with Kenyan cooking techniques, all framed within the ambiance of a "community members club" theme.

Distinct Culinary Offerings Their menu includes an impressive array of over 70 dishes, along with specials. Signature items—such as the famed garlic mogo (deep-fried garlic-chilli potato wedges)—have become legendary, with the kitchen reportedly serving over 32,000 portions to eager diners.

Why It's Special

Warm, Inclusive Atmosphere From the moment guests walk in, they’re welcomed into a casual, yet vibrant space. The owners, a father-and-son duo (Navin and Rahul Sharma), infuse the place with hospitable, family-oriented charm.

Infused with Cultural Depth The restaurant draws inspiration from Kenya's community club culture, honoring culinary histories from both Kenya and India. Dishes are carefully marinated—often up to 24 hours—resulting in meat and poultry that's exceptionally tender and flavorful.

Memorable Dining Experiences

A Menu That Delights The offerings span light plates to hearty grills, including tandoori lamb, mix grills, curries, and vegetarian delights—showcasing both traditional Indian and East African flavors.

Celebrity-Noted Favorites A London Evening Standard writer once described an evening spent there with pop star Lily Allen, who raved about the grilled dishes—especially tandoori lamb chops—and the friendly, bustling atmosphere.

Standout Features Regular diners often highlight the beauty of the stained-glass ceiling, the open-kitchen layout, attentive greetings, and even personalized touches like staff acknowledging birthdays through social media channels.

In Summary

The Regency Club is more than just a restaurant—it’s a flavorful journey that celebrates the vibrant intersection of Indian and Kenyan culinary traditions. With its welcoming spirit, rich menu, and community-rooted warmth, it remains one of London’s most beloved dining gems.

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Disappointing Experience!

I just visited The Regency, and I must say, it didn't live up to its hype. Let's dive into the details...

Ambience (1/5):

The place is loud like a fish market. The large table on 12.08.23 next to us had like 10 people screaming at the top of their voice. Even the servers apologized multiple times and even the manager couldn't do anything. We asked to move the table and due to the noise and the excuse given was "it's a Saturday".

The food (2/5):

I would I would say is below average. I was quite underwhelmed. Other similar restaurants such as Spice Rack, the Everest and Mumbai Local has better quality food. The only course I liked was the starters which included the crispy bhindi, chilli paneer (was actually NOT nice, had like a sticky BBQ sauce), peri chips.

The mains all tasted like they had the same gravy and for the prices, was small. The server apologized for the kitchen being busy.

The sevice (2/5): As much as the staff were friendly, I hate not rating this good. All the starters arrived about 15mins apart and I asked for water 4 times to be told it's on the way. I'd rate the server as he did feel bad and apologized a few times. He was kind and I appreciate this. We ordered a lassi as per the menu (£3.85ish) and were served a pint. We didn't know this until we were charged £15 for 2x lassi. This should be checked with the customer and not assumed. At this point we just wanted to get out of the fish market. So we paid and left never to go again.

In conclusion, my visit to The Regency was marked by a series of disappointments, from the horrid setting to the underwhelming fare and service. While the efforts of certain staff members were noted, the overall experience was far from satisfactory.

Unfortunately such a place has a loyal fan base due to the decades it's been around. So they will always have that.... For new customers it will be disappoting especially if you have tried other restaurants in...

Was welcomed by Pankaj at the main doors, came with my family, sat down ordered starters & as mains came we were notified to “hurry up” & finish our food, to which I replied to him respectfully “please let me & my family eat without disturbing us every 5-10 mins” he was annoyed. Food can be hit & miss, sometimes it’s ok, sometimes it’s very good, I personally know the main head chef, so that is that at the end of the day, I understand times can be busy, etc but if you want to turn tables quickly, then accommodate to everybody, with all the space in the restaurant that they have. 2nd time of going, again with my family ordered 2 chilli paneers, 1 of them so chilli and fiery hot, sent me to the toilets & the other was lovely, medium/mild & tasty, but it was a bizarre feeling, thankfully the waiter understood the memo, as we told him & this was removed from the bill. This place has huge potential, great atmosphere & vibes but considering the recent price hike & adding ketchup/soya sauce to dishes, doesn’t add value to the overall dish, cutting corners, increasing prices, blaming inflation & on top of that having a grumpy old man with 0 customer service skills, let alone training, just adds an extra bit of spice to the overall experience I’ve encountered going to Regency numerous times. Food standards have dropped massively over the years, it’s upsetting to see & prices have rocketed, which is also upsetting to see as quality doesn’t match with what’s given....