MEAN TIME bar & kitchen
Quick info
About MEAN TIME bar & kitchen
MEAN TIME bar & kitchen is a bar in London, set inside a Novotel hotel at 185 Greenwich High Rd. Afternoon tea is served with sandwiches, cakes and a scone that arrives warm. Tea and coffee are unlimited with it, and the staff do the refilling. The drinks menu includes cocktails. A two-for-one happy hour on drinks runs every day of the week. Dogs are welcome here, so owners can bring them along.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, scones and cakes, unlimited tea and coffee and two-for-one happy hour drinks.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, scones and cakes, unlimited tea and coffee and two-for-one happy hour drinks.
Customer Review Summary
Afternoon tea is what most reviewers come for, with the warm scone, sandwiches and cakes called tasty and the unlimited tea and coffee described as great value. One diner found the cakes and scones small but said that meant everything got eaten, and another wished for more variety in the sandwiches. Close behind is the staff, repeatedly called friendly and attentive, with servers refilling teas and coffees. The stylish interior draws praise as nicely decorated and good for photos. Reviewers also mention the grilled sea bream fillets, a coffee and croissant deal served fresh within minutes, a breakfast tea one called the best they had had, and two for one happy hour cocktails. The food and service draw sharper criticism from two reviewers. One describes a server who had to check the soup of the day, left empty plates on the table, and served pre-made bread and a sour, store-bought Caesar dressing. Another reports slow service, a forgotten part of the order, and a greasy, awful herby cod dish with creamy potato and pea. A quiet Monday night evening was described as having little atmosphere.
Customer Review Summary
Afternoon tea is what most reviewers come for, with the warm scone, sandwiches and cakes called tasty and the unlimited tea and coffee described as great value. One diner found the cakes and scones small but said that meant everything got eaten, and another wished for more variety in the sandwiches. Close behind is the staff, repeatedly called friendly and attentive, with servers refilling teas and coffees. The stylish interior draws praise as nicely decorated and good for photos. Reviewers also mention the grilled sea bream fillets, a coffee and croissant deal served fresh within minutes, a breakfast tea one called the best they had had, and two for one happy hour cocktails. The food and service draw sharper criticism from two reviewers. One describes a server who had to check the soup of the day, left empty plates on the table, and served pre-made bread and a sour, store-bought Caesar dressing. Another reports slow service, a forgotten part of the order, and a greasy, awful herby cod dish with creamy potato and pea. A quiet Monday night evening was described as having little atmosphere.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Amazing place, love the food and the vibe. Happy hours are amazing with two for one on drinks everyday. Looked after really well by Manju, Selli, Daniel and Durga. Lovely team that always have a happy smile. Great cocktails.”
- Google user
“The server was friendly but relatively unprofessional. While I was ordering, she ran off to the kitchen because she didn’t know what the soup of the day was. After the main course was served, she didn’t clear away the empty appetizer plate. After I finished eating, it took a very long time for her to clear away the empty plates. As for the food: The soup of the day was fine, but the bread served with it was pre-made and slightly underbaked. The greens in the Caesar salad were fresh, but the dressing was store-bought, mayonnaise-based, and very sour. I’m not sure, but I suspect the fried chicken on the salad was also pre-made.”
- Google user
“Slow service, and then kept forgetting part of the order. The food was terrible. I had herby code which came with greasy creamy potato and pea thing. Awful.”
- Google user
“We had a really nice afternoon tea here. The staff were so lovely and friendly, it was a very nice atmosphere. You get unlimited tea and coffee which is great value. The sandwiches, cakes, and scone were all very tasty, the only thing I wished was different was more variety of sandwiches or different. The restaurant itself looks beautiful, it is so nicely decorated. Lovely picture taking opportunities! Overall I really liked the place and the food was very tasty. There was good variety with the sweet treats and the scone was still warm and fresh.”
- Google user
“Great afternoon tea. Cakes and scones were quite small but it meant we were able to eat everything 😋 Staff were attentive refilling teas and coffees.”
Highlights
“High-quality, often artisanal food and drink, made with fine ingredients and expert techniques. It suggests sophistication, taste, and presentation. Bar: A venue primarily serving alcoholic beverages like cocktails, wine, and beer, often with a casual or social setting. Put together, a MEANTIME bar & kitchen serves both expertly crafted drinks and fine food, in an environment that feels stylish, comfortable, and upscale. ✅ Key Characteristics of a Gourmet Bar: Aspect Description Drinks Artisan cocktails, craft spirits, premium wines, unique non-alcoholic options. Food Small plates, tapas, or chef-driven dishes with high-quality ingredients and elegant presentation. Ambience Aesthetic interiors (e.g., contemporary, minimalist,”
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour drinks
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Beer
- Food
- Happy hour drinks
- Table service
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 2
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
Location
Bars near MEAN TIME bar & kitchen
- Kings Arms4.52,5490.3 mi£20–30ReservationsGood for kids
fish and chips, sunday roast, garden terrace/courtyard
- The Dog & Bell4.71,7380.7 mi
christmas decorations, guinness and murphy's, bar billiards table
- The Brockley Barge4.11,5421.4 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingTakeout
beer garden seating, cheap drink prices, worn pub carpet
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN TIME bar & kitchenReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.220 | — | £30–40 | afternoon tea, scones and cakes, unlimited tea and coffee |
| Kings ArmsReservations · Good for kids | 4.52,549 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | fish and chips, sunday roast, garden terrace/courtyard |
| The Dog & Bell | 4.71,738 | 0.7 mi | — | christmas decorations, guinness and murphy's, bar billiards table |
| The Brockley BargeWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Takeout | 4.11,542 | 1.4 mi | £10–20 | beer garden seating, cheap drink prices, worn pub carpet |
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