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Cottons Notting Hill
157-159 Notting Hill Gate, London, W11 3LF, United Kingdom
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Bl
Review №1

Good food, nice atmosphere amazing and friendly/helpful staff, cant go wrong. Found it to be slightly pricey but overall worth it for the portion size, however I found Camden branch food to just ever so slightly beat them to the taste as they needed to leave the Oxtail in slightly longer but overall great! will be a return customer for sure.

Sa
Review №2

Have been here for dinner - we had the oxtail and the salmon which were excellent. The went there for bottomless brunch which was great - had the vegan brunch. Great customer service the staff are friendly.

To
Review №3

Really enjoyed my meal here, had the salmon with mashed potatoes and it was amazing! Wasn’t a fan of the calamari but everything else was great. Also had the rum punch, which is also a must have.

Ra
Review №4

Nice ambience and staff okay too. Cocktails were nice, good selection, but the food was lacking in taste unfortunately. Portions were huge but much was wasted because it just didnt taste as good as it looked. I have been Camden and Vauxhall branch and the food was more enjoyable.

Al
Review №5

We did not have a booking but managed to get a table... the colourful outside enticed me to the check the menu.Delicious food. Great cocktails!Playlist was on point!highly recommended. Wonderful staff who make you feel welcome!

Sa
Review №6

Went for bottomless brunch and would highly recommend! They are not cheap with the rum punch! They top up your drink before it reaches the bottom of the glass. The food is yummy, I got a few sides thinking that the meal wouldn’t be filling enough, but tbh I think I could’ve done without them.I ordered a side of plantain and as you see in the photo, they were still raw when they reached my table. I sent it back and asked if they could fry it again, and they did (some at the bottom were still not fully cooked but I just left them because I didn’t want to bother again.)In all, I was drunk after so I definitely think it was worth it.

Ra
Review №7

Came here for bottomless brunch with my partner, absolutely amazing service! The food, drink & atmosphere was great. Staff went the extra mile to make sure we had a lovely experience and accommodated to the allergies we mentioned. Thank you Camilla & Tina for your fantastic service!

li
Review №8

Had a great time here on Wednesday. We were warmly greeted even though we arrived 30 minutes early. The manager was so lovely, service with a smile and attended to all our needs. The food was authentic and represented the different caribbean islands. Beautiful.

Pa
Review №9

An excellent place to eat, drink and have fun. Staff were very friendly. All in all a lovely place to be 🍹🍹

Fe
Review №10

Weve been here for brunch and we had an amazing time! The food was delicious and I definitely recommend the Rum punch! The staff was quick and very friendly.

El
Review №11

We had an exceptional experience at Cottons, Notting Hill. We visited on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch after strolling around Holland Park. Despite not reserving, we quickly found a table. Staff was welcoming & smiling - we really appreciated that. The interiors are unique & very colourful - the whole setting will lift your spirit. We ordered some gin fizz, beer and a few starters, including some fantastic chicken wings with pineapple 🍍! What a dreaaam! We then had a fresh salad, some grilled prawns and a tasty curry served with brown rice. We left happy and satisfied! Totally recommend!

Pe
Review №12

A really great place for a night out. Great food and the cocktails are amazing!

km
Review №13

It is always nice to eat real authentic Caribbean food and drinks and no where else to but cottons. Rum punch curry cant and rice, yummy. This us an experience with the ambience great food and do many rums to choose from. A must visit .

Ma
Review №14

Awesome cocktails! Too many to pick from. Great decor and ambiance. Nice food too and the portions are hearty. Will be back soon!

Ja
Review №15

Absoulty amazing. The staff were wonderful. The food was delicious, but the cocktails were better. I would go back again and again. LOVED IT

An
Review №16

Great food, great drinks, great staff, great venue... need I say more?!

Ed
Review №17

Went for bottomless brunch on a Sunday and it was very good. The drinks (rum punch and prosecco) were frequently refilled without having to request it. The food was also good although it would be great if there was more than just the one meal included. Otherwise, a good experience.

An
Review №18

A friendly place with the world record for the most rum blends in one place. Tried a few and will be back for some of the others that are reasonably priced.Had the mini menue which is half priced Monday and Thursday. The jerk chicken wings and chips with coleslaw was nice and fillings. Finished with a silky tasting tea.There is outdoor seating and 2 other eating areas inside. Toilets are in the basement but there is wheelchair access only.

Ri
Review №19

Great food Great service very happy will come again

Ma
Review №20

Shocking service, we waited over an hour for food to the point people were getting served that came much later than us. When we got our food it was all cold so hat to be sent back which was another 15mins wait. Not one member of staff came to see if everything was ok. We ended up going to the bar to get are own drinks. Staff members to busy talking to each other.

L
Review №21

Amazing food and friendly and helpful staff! What more can you ask for. Definitely recommend giving them a try.

Ka
Review №22

Wow brilliant bar. Found it by chance. Reminded us of being in holiday in Barbados. Even had bajan rum! Will defo visit again.

Na
Review №23

The decor of the restaurant is really nice and the front of house staff was very friendly. The food was hit and miss - the squid was delicious but plantain was very dry and hard as well as the rice and peas. The waiter did not do a good job.. first forgot to bring our drinks, we had to ask another person to bring them. Also she gave us the wrong order and didnt believe us when we said we had not ordered that dish.

Im
Review №24

Love how versatile this place is, Ive been to the Camden branch a few times but the nottinghill branch will always be my favourite.Love when they had rum tastings I cant wait for that to be a thing again!But Im here to leave a review about a duck dish they use to have on menu 🤤🤤🤤 omg. Everything on that plate down to the carrots tasted like HEAVEN. And Ive noticed theyve got it back on the menu after 2 years 🥲 so I cant wait to return and taste it.

ke
Review №25

Great place to eat lovely decor and very friendly staff the food was lovely salt fish fritters were very very nice the ribs were soft and succulent great portions would highly recommend

Sa
Review №26

Great good, great rum punch, friendly staff.

Ga
Review №27

Great Vegans options, cocktails are fab, very relaxed vibe.

Sa
Review №28

Very nice good food and staff would of like more beach/March gras style in restaurant. Well worth money though good for groups

An
Review №29

Make sure you have Kelvin as your go to guy! His service and attention to detail is out of this world! The night was made better because of this. Make sure you discuss your rum choices with him, the Trini rums are the best.The food was immaculate. The cocktails were devine. The meats were succulent and tender. My veggie friend said the Tofu dish was the best tofu dish hes had.The atmosphere was buzzing, for a country on a quasi lockdown this was pumping.Slightly pricey is the only gripe.Good job Notting Hill branch. Keep up the great work.

Ma
Review №30

The drinks were a little expensive, but the menu was really great and it provided a really nice experience overall :)

Mc
Review №31

A fun Caribbean theme restaurant with great food and lovely staff.The meals we ordered tasted fantastic and the prices were decent too!Would definitely recommend!

Be
Review №32

Had an amazing evening, food was brilliant and so was the service.

Ni
Review №33

Friendly staff, good food/drinks.

Ka
Review №34

Everyone was and are amazing! Ive decided this is my post classes, decompress with a good dinner place. Also, Ceasar is an amazing bartender and its totally worth asking him to make a drink he likes if you are into trying something familiar but different. They have a ridiculous amount of rum and lots Ive never seen nor heard of before. Totally love this place, it has a very family atmosphere to it, especially when they first open and you get to actually have a 1 on 1 with the staff and manager. Thank you for treating me so well.

Ar
Review №35

Delicious food. Recommended the jerk grill platter

sc
Review №36

Amazing place to go, cool atmosphere, nice food, friendly staff. Well done! Highly recommended.

An
Review №37

Delicious food and sweet cocktails - will come again

Ro
Review №38

Brilliant night out. Good cocktails, great service and atmosphere. Will visit again.

Ha
Review №39

Amazing ambience, great customer service. I would definitely go again. Felt I was back home in Grenada.

Sh
Review №40

Never fails...amazing food and a great atmosphere. Good customers service too. Thanks guys

Be
Review №41

Lovely food, service was a bit slow but well worth the wait in the end

S
Review №42

Came across this restaurant a bit by accident. Went there with 3 other friends for dinner since we were in the area.The place was nice clean and comfortable. We ordered 7 small plates to share and the food was really tasty and enjoyable, especially the squid, fritters and also the jerk chicken.We enjoyed a 2 for 1 cocktail as it was during happy hour.Staff were pleasant and professional. A smile always goes a long way.

As
Review №43

Food and drink lovely but the waiting time for your table and drinks are a joke 🤬

Te
Review №44

Great food , great service, great music

Ca
Review №45

Great Food Cocktails and overal experience. Friendly staff. 👌🏾

Br
Review №46

Delicious food, excellent service and flowing drinks

Pe
Review №47

Yeah was good. Very attentive and friendly service.Would go again

Ze
Review №48

Some of the best authentic Caribbean food and drinks. Well done Cottons.

Ea
Review №49

Calling all rum lovers! Have you visited Cottons restaurant in Notting Hill yet? Did you know they serve 372 different rums in their bar/restaurant?! Well it’s true, and the Guinness Book of Records confirmed it this year. I absolutely love rum but sadly (and quite sensibly!) didn’t make it through all of them!On arrival I was served a gorgeous Jamaican Mule, which was delicious and refreshing, The rum in this cocktail was the Appleton Signature Blend, aged for about 4 years with citrus and woody notes. It is quite dry on its own, so fits perfectly as part of a delicious cocktail!Next we tried the Appleton 12 in a Mai Tai which was powerful and delicious – exactly what you expect from a Mai Tai! According to the experts, the Appleton 12 is as close to the Wray & Nephew 17 Rum which was the rum that invented the Mai Tai. I absolutely loved this blend of rum and it was not only great in a cocktail but really tasty to sip on its own.After indulging in some wonderful drinks, we thought it best to try some of the Caribbean food. For starters we opted for the Peppered Prawns (with lime and paprika dressing and fried dumplings) and the Kidney Bean Kievs (with jerk mayo and a chilli pineapple sauce).We were absolutely blown away by the flavours on both starter. Cooked and seasoned to perfection, these were the perfect starters to whet our appetite for our mains! We particularly loved the dressing the prawns came in.For mains, we ordered the Jerk Spatchcock Chicken with rice ‘n’ peas and a red cabbage, pineapple mango slaw. We also had the Braised Pork Belly & Jerk Pork Ribs with a potato gratin, coconut puree and callaloo.Now this food should come with a warning – it was so tasty and there was so much of it. I had a whole chicken on my plate which was extremely tender and the jerk sauce was incredible. The pork belly and ribs were fantastic – again so tender and well marinated. The sweet potato side dish were some of the best I have had, with such a crunch on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside.Caribbean cuisine is fantastic so I was happy that Cottons restaurant in Notting Hill did not disappoint. With a lively atmosphere, great quality food and super friendly staff, Cottons are on to a winner. Make sure not to miss out on the incredible bar where they have hundreds of rums to order!

St
Review №50

Delicious cocktails! (Vegan option was great too) Will be back again soon :)

La
Review №51

Food was so tasty and the rum punch just kept coming 😍 the vibe though, seemed off - definitely not as upbeat as the Vauxhall branch

Ti
Review №52

Happy place but not on the budget food wasnt that good l must say

Fa
Review №53

Nice relaxing atmosphere, good list of cocktails and lovely menu. Caribbean theme menus. Lighting is perfect.

Z
Review №54

Nice atmosphere, very attentive service.

Review №55

Its very good food, authentic carabean. Deffinetly will make you sweat. I recommend the buttermilk chicken and the spicy seafood served in a pan.For negatives I would say that they dont adhere to social distancing guidelines at all. The tables are very close, there are no deviders, most of the staff dont wear masks and they dont provide hand sanitizer.Another negative would be the fact that their bottomless rum drink is extremely watered down; if you do plan on getting the bottomless option its better to get prosseco (at least its what you expect).Lastly the music was way too loud, I couldnt hear anything. But Im not fussy so 3 stars.

Ty
Review №56

Good food, good people, good vibes & good drinks!

Be
Review №57

Nice. food is good, and the rum punch is delicious. good staff and atmosphere

Th
Review №58

Yo maan good food freindly staff

Gl
Review №59

Words can not express how amazing this restaurant is. The moment you walk in the staff are welcoming and friendly. The cocktails are happy hour early doors and delicious, you can taste the alcohol. The food is spectacular, there is a wide range of choice on the menu which is great for fussy or pescatarians/veggies. The portions are generous and I highly recommend the calamari, the best Ive had in London, and the chocolate desert. Go, drink, eat, listen to live music, have fun.

Se
Review №60

Great cocktails and great staff 😁

Si
Review №61

Went for the brunch today. The food is great for sure. I did however find that the portions could have been bigger. We found ourselves still hungry afterwards. The rum punch was okay, it was basically a huge sugar dump.Maybe Ill return one day and order from.the non brunch menuThe staff were attentive and friendly, so kudos to them

Bi
Review №62

The food was really good I had the jerk platter and it didnt dissapoint! Not really sure when I abandoned the knife and fork but it had to be done 😂. The cocktails were also really tasty and had a nice kick to it. Really loved the variety on the menu. The music fit with the restaurant and it was nicely decorated. The waiting staff were lovely and helped make the night. Overall Im definitely going back! 😌

Ke
Review №63

Scrumptious food...wonderful service...beautiful cocktails...spacious...vibrant decor...reasonably priced!!! Just added this to my list of repeat restaurants!!!

Fo
Review №64

SUNDAY DINNER#shemzBeautiful decor with a real authentic Jamaican feelUpon entering felt warm welcome with raggae music in the background which was lovely . After two songs ... Its was now replaced with pop musicFood... I ordered the sea food platter which was £18.50 .... For that I had 2 prawns 2 pieces of calamari And 2 bites of sea bass . Really ....Carribean restaurant with not one carribean waiter.Would have been nice to have that carribean feel ..Any way #jojo well boy I had fun lol the jerk chicken was nice, was a nice Sunday dinner check my food photography :D

Mi
Review №65

The food was dry, no-one seemed to understand our request for gravy, rum punch was watered down, music far too loud, had to shout to be heard when ordering. Very disappointed

Ol
Review №66

Loved the food, really good portions! The service was amazing too and great cocktails. Will definitely be going back!

Sa
Review №67

My cousin recommended this place to me on my quick visit to London and I can say I wasnt disappointed. We had the fish platter for two with festivals and fried dumplings as a takeaway. The food was more than enough for the both of us and it was cooked to perfection. The flavours were delicious and I would definitely recommend!

Na
Review №68

Lovely Rum Punch , great food !

Ma
Review №69

Great hospitality, food, drinks an atmosphere!

Ma
Review №70

Arrived for a 9pm booked table, after a good 24 minute wait at the check in without being seen we were then told we was too late for the kitchen food. The manager Jerome wasn’t co-operative and had a careless attitude to a group that have been loyal customers. An email was sent to try and rectify the situation for my guests only for us to be accused of ‘lying’. With today’s simple technology of CCTV at their entrance, the word of a incapable manager is taken. Cottons you have lost loyal custom.

Bi
Review №71

Food was ok had much better Caribbean food in Harlesden and way cheaper. Cocktails was good very strong. Staff was very slow and didn’t even give us a menu we had to ask for one.

Ta
Review №72

Great restaurant from menu to manager through to staff great atmosphere food taste authentic artistic venue plus everyone more than accommodating. Rum was fantastic bottomless is truly bottomless never finish a glass before it was refill will have return a few times to try everything on the great menu! Thank you

Sh
Review №73

The rating would have been higher because food is very good but the service is extremely poor. Nobody available to ask for things. Waiter totally ignores you. They don’t clear your table. Not a friendly bunch. If you want a higher rating, improve your service!

Ca
Review №74

Excellent lovely food Excellent service

St
Review №75

Maybe different if you eat in but ordered just now and the curried mutton was awful. Oily, meat was mostly fat, didnt taste of much and what taste there was wasnt good. Ribs were OK. I had to throw it away

Ek
Review №76

The good: drinks & food were absolutely amazing, very quick service, fantastic rum selection, perfect.The bad: we booked ahead for a special occasion & they somehow lost our booking, luckily we found a spot anyway but... One senior member of staff didnt seem to know the drinks/rums at all and got defensive VERY quickly when querying a bill.

Ni
Review №77

A taste of the CaribbeanAwesome hospitality. The food was great too, tasty and filling. The environment was great.The place was very clean too. Will definitely be visiting again, very soon!

So
Review №78

Got a takeaway here the other night - got the seafood platter, tofu stir fry and extra plantain. the seafood platter was amazing -- definitely recommend to anyone who likes fish - would be enough to share between two, just with an extra portion of rice. the tofu dish is really good, i loved it but my gf wasnt as keen.

Ha
Review №79

Efficient service from beginning to end. Practicing Covid-19 safety. Attentive waiter, great drinks and great food. Portion size was more than enough and would definitely return again.

Ga
Review №80

This place is my first choice place. Of all restaurants I know I like it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to visit this place. Whenever I I need a good lunch, this restaurant comes straight to my mind. fresh and varied food and a rich cuisine.helpful team, and nice mood. Also, the charge is modest. I sent my friends to this restaurant with great pleasure.

Wi
Review №81

Loved the food and cocktails. Would highly recommend the jerk pork and curried mutton. Their own collection of rum based cocktails are really good too.

Da
Review №82

Food & service first class

Je
Review №83

Food and service good.

Br
Review №84

I simply enjoy their dishes. I always get great service here. The place is well organised and the employees are always very kind. Keep up the good work.

To
Review №85

Phoned to order for collection. Really nice food, delicious and good value. Ordered over the phone for 30% off. Good socially distanced friendly service.

Ga
Review №86

Food was decent. Atmosphere was super fun and buzzing. Cocktails really nice!

Se
Review №87

Sorry to say that my latest experience was the worst and I for sure would not go back again.Everything was bad from the get go, our booking was for 12pm which is when they open. The menus we were given were so battered and stained with food from previous guests. We were seated in the back room and every picture that was fixed to the wall was hanging wonky. I just think that says it all really. How can you run a restaurant without paying attention to what your actual venue looks like, or maintaining the decor.Anyways, the food. I ordered a starter off the normal menu and then a breakfast off the brunch menu. The starter was good but it was clearly all microwaved. The Ital vegan breakfast was abysmal quite frankly. The large mushroom was burned and charred, the bread was not hard dough bread like stated in the menu, it was toasted but no margarine available. The bean salsa thing was flavourless and cold and the fritters were quite obviously old and warmed up. The entire thing was just horrible.The final thing was the waitress was terrible.I can imagine if you are doing bottomless brunch you may not realise the low standard of food.

Ir
Review №88

Trash.. food undercooked and staff always forgetting to take order bring food

Ti
Review №89

Great ambiance,staffs are very welcoming and attentive,great food and drink. Great for date night or just going out for a meal with friends and family.

Da
Review №90

Warm welcome and tasty food. Good seafood platter , but the rice was a bit dry. Great selection of rums. Cool place. Excellent service. Must have a dessert next time. .

De
Review №91

Got takeaway very nice and flavourful food, container containing rice could of been filled a bit more other than that was a lovely meal.

Ca
Review №92

Great vibe & food with flavour, warm, friendly staff serve you and the portions are very decent! The ONLY LET DOWN was my Mac & cheese arrived cold with only the top lukewarm.

Pi
Review №93

Went for bottomless brunch and service was lovely. Best jerk chicken I’ve ever had. Only giving them 4 stars cuz the drinks weren’t coming fast enough for a bottomless brunch

Pa
Review №94

Very nice

Co
Review №95

What can I say about Cottons Nottinghill apart from a absolutely brilliant experience and thats not them paying me to say it. The pure quality of service and food was amazing. Jeromethe general manager and staff showed how to deliver a professional and tailored service with a natural feeling. The price surely met the food amount. I was defeated for the very first time.......ever. couldnt eat dessert. I will definitely go again.

An
Review №96

Thank you all at Cottons Notting Hill for accommodating my daughters birthday gathering back in Sept, you all were professional and amazing hosts! Thank you to the young lady who organised a cake for her and her freinds.

Bi
Review №97

Nice way to get drunk as hell. Unfortunately many fights occur so the atmosphere is ruined so the rating is compromised.

Ni
Review №98

Awesome staff, great drinks, great music. Highly recommend chill spot 👌

Ch
Review №99

Great cocktails! The barman will do anything with rum! He invented a Noting Hill for us! Good choice of good quality Caribbean dishes. Fun, engaging staff. New decor is great too.

Ca
Review №100

Visited their Notting Hill branch for the first time today for a weekend brunch which includes unlimited rum punch and prosecco.The venue is located a shirt distance away from Notting Hill Gate tube station on the main road. I liked that there was tables and chairs outside for dining as it was a lovely day. Inside was spacious and airy. The brunch menu was a bit limited but it did cover meat, veggie and breakfast options with a Caribbean twist. I ordered a jerk chicken with potatoes and festival, I would have expected a little more but it was a brunch....I do have to say that it was gorgeous and the extra jerk sauce was ideal if you want an extra kick to the jerk chicken. The unlimited drinks was free flowing and once you finished or nearly finished the attentive staff would top you back up, a nice touch. Only thing I could be critical of is that the Rum punch wasnt as strong as I would have expected but wouldnt hold that against them as I will definitely visit again 😃

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  • Address:157-159 Notting Hill Gate, London, W11 3LF, United Kingdom
  • Site:https://www.cottons-restaurant.co.uk/
  • Phone:+44 20 8037 9555
Categories
  • Caribbean restaurant
  • Bar
  • Cocktail bar
Working hours
  • Monday:5–10PM
  • Tuesday:5–10PM
  • Wednesday:5–10PM
  • Thursday:5–10PM
  • Friday:5–10PM
  • Saturday:12–10PM
  • Sunday:12–10PM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Free water refills:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar onsite:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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