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The Fable, London,

The Fable

3.9
3.9
180 Reviews
£25 and under
British
52 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FD

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic

Inspired by the fantasy world of fairy tales, the fabulous fables of Aesop and our spellbinding adventures around the globe, The Fable is a bar and restaurant out of the ordinary. Inventive, innovative and enchanting, every detail tells a story, from the sparkling crystal and beautiful blooms, to the twinkling candelabras and the carefully curated collection of storybooks, you're sure to be enthralled. A range of beautiful spaces – from a florist and deli to hideaway alcoves, a statement bar and mixology tables – have been individually tailored to fit any requirement, any time of the day. A creative food and cocktail menu will cater for lunch, post-work drinks and dinner, whilst bespoke events and masterclasses, customised experiences, pop-ups and quirky collaborations will offer something unique and out of the ordinary.

Once in the while, in the middle of an ordinary life the world gives us a fairy tale.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    St Paul's
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Farringdon Tube Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 180 people are saying

The Fable reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

180 Reviews
  1. camille77

    London33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 11, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was amazing, he was very helpful and attentive

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  2. SamanthaA

    London13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 9, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Had to chase the waiting staff to take any orders off us after being ignored for at least 30 mins. Food was good and arrived quickly. Good value for money too. Staff not friendly and rushed away before finishing taking our order.
    The FableResponded on August 13, 2019
    Dear Samantha, Thank you for your review. At The Fable we read and act on every review we receive to help improve our service and products we offer our wonderful guests. I would like to take this opportunity to apologise for the service you received on the day of your booking as it seems we dropped below our normal fast and friendly service. Please feel free to contact me directly at juan.pazos-ramirez@drake-morgan.co.uk

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  3. CarlB

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 7, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been there for lunch and the menu has a variety of creative options having something for every taste and hunger. Very friendly staff, great service. A little bit on the noise side during busy hours.

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  4. PurpleP

    London58 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Menu is quite basic and ok for a pretheatre meal. Staff pleasant and made sure we were out in time before a show

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  5. AnnieS

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice environment. Staff was very friendly. Food was decent.

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  6. DinnerWinner VIP

    London28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very attentive and positive stagf

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 27, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Completely forgot I placed a booking. Had to sit outside

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  8. MiriamS

    London10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 18, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Long wait for service and food, had to chase drinks order after food arrived. not great for work lunches.

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  9. Foodie

    London52 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 18, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A good place to go for something a bit different - quirky decor, good food and friendly service. Ideal for going to in your lunch hour - the food arrived incredibly quickly so there was no worry about whether we’d be back in time.

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  10. darci

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 5, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I recently made a booking for 9 people at The Fable, and when the group turned up, the staff at the fable claimed the booking was for 5 people and that they did not have any tables available for a larger group. The woman refused to acknowledge the confirmation I had from The Fable clearly showing that it was for 9 people. After we managed to fit 9 chairs at a space made for 6 (with NO help from the staff), we were then ignored for more than 30 minutes without anyone even bothering to take our drink orders. When the food was eventually served, one dish was missing, which then turned up around 30 minutes late. There was barely an apology from the staff for the delayed food. While I have been there before and received excellent service, I can no longer recommend The Fable as a place to go.

    2 people found this helpful

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The Fable is rated 3.9 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for The Fable

52 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FD

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    St Paul's
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Farringdon Tube Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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