Little Bay West Hampstead

Came here for a Christmas lunch with a group of 55 people. The food was really nice but wasn’t too keen on the décor as it was extremely dark and considering the crowd, not suitable at all for it. They sat us downstairs which again wasn’t suitable for a third of the group which they were already aware of. Aside from this. We all enjoyed the food and ourselves. I read previous reviews and was looking forward to coming here but I think with the big group, they just couldn’t cater very well to it. Like I mentioned before the food was nice and the service was as well as can be for the big group. I think I will come back and see how it is then.

One of those fabulous restaurants with a quirky charm that lift you as soon as you enter. The restaurant is largish and busy, so it is surprising quite how relaxed and friendly the atmosphere is.
The menu is extensive, serving what they describe as modern French. The food is simply delicious. The flavours are intense and the food perfectly cooked. We had a dish of duck cooked two ways (braised and en croute) and lamb cooked two ways (cutlets and minced). Difficult to convey how beautifully the flavours exploded in the mouth. Served rustically, in very large portions, with well cooked vegetables. We did not order potatoes, but the chef thought it needed them. So they sent out a complimentary portion of cabbage and roast potatoes, cooked in perfect rustic French style.
The selection of desserts was smaller, about half a dozen. But it is almost impossible to avoid, having seen the substantial and appetising desserts passing by to other customers. We had what ranks amongst the best profiteroles we have had .
The food is quite delicious, the atmosphere quirky and warm and welcoming yet gentle enough for easy conversation, and really good value. The meal for four, two courses with wine, cost £88. Well worth a visit.

Traveled many countries, this is the kind of restaurant you want to go. Great Atmosphere. Warm&Cozy, packed with customers, great food and very reasonable price!

I cannot speak highly enough of this place. It is charming, unique & cheap! Last time we went our bill was £75 for 4 people including mains for all, 2 entrees and 2 desserts, plus a nice bottle of French wine.
We go to this restaurant A LOT mainly because it’s walking distance from our house but also because it’s about the same price as buying a ready meal… but we don’t have to do dishes at the end!
I like taking international guests to this place to show them the ‘real’ London. It’s such amazing food with really unique and creative choices. The atmosphere is second to none in the area and whilst most tempers will tell you to sit in the balconies, I like the table right in the middle of the restaurant where you can see all of the balconies and their intricate detail. There is also a separate dining room out the back which is worth checking out.
Also it’s worth mentioning the crab profiteroles… what an amazing idea and delicious to boot!
We will come back here many more times!!!

The food and service at Little Bay was amazing! The grilled vegetable appetizer was seasoned perfectly. The Belsize Chicken was tender and delicious. The cheesecake dessert was okay. The majority of it was cool whip, with only a small layer of cheesecake. One of the best meals I had in London.

I was left flummoxed by this place, in a good way. I can’t believe how cheap it was for the quality of food. I believe the menu never changes and that’s how they get the economics to work but the menu is big enough so that won’t be a trouble.
The environment was quite quirky, enjoyably so. We were situated in one of the balcony tables. Really it was like a bunk bed table but it’s better than it sounds.
The execution of the food and the wine were very good and when I got the bill I thought it was a mistake. Nope.
Highly recommended!

I dont understand how the restaurant is sustainable with these prices but Im not complaining. Its probably the cheapest food Ive eaten in London thats not from a takeaway. A proper 3 course meal is 11 pounds… What?!
It’s not fancy at all– rustic is a good way to describe it but still a nice place to have a meal with friends and family.
The goat cheese parcel and Char-​grill Lamb Steak are my go to dishes. I’ve enjoyed it every time. A bottle of wine very inexpensive and the table bread is even good. Excellent value for money.
The only con is the toilets are ridiculously small. I don’t know how an obese person would use it and they were not the cleanest which was a let down. The state of the toilets are really telling in any establishment.

This place has a nice Bohemian vibe and the food is excellent. Cheaper prices if you get there before 7 and a dark candle lit dining room to add ambiance. Very tight quarters, but that’s how restaurants are over here in the UK.

This is the original Little Bay. I’ve alsbeen to other branches at Farringdon and the one in Brighton, which are both good. Have to admit though, this one is my favourite. The food, service and price are equally good at the others, but I feel this one has a more cosy and intimate feel to it.
I visited this Sunday for lunch. Managed to get a table without booking, but the place was packed within 20 minutes of our arrival.
On this occassion I had Crispy Goat Cheese Parcel with Waldorf Salad and Walnuts for my starter. It was really tastey and not too heavy.
For the main course I had Belsize
ChickenBreast stuffed with Parma Ham and Mozzarella, Herbal Mash and Port Wine Sauce. This was really good and very filling.
Lunch was washed down with a very nice shared bottle of Sauvignon Blanc.
For value for money, you really cannot go wrong with Little Bay for value. As we were dining before 7pm, the starter was £2.55 and my main was £5.95. Even the bottle of Sauvignon Blanc came in at £15.95.
Highly recommend this place. You won’t leave disappointed.

This place was close to our hotel. We ate their twice. They have a discounted menu if you come in before 7 I think. The mussels and the stuffed chicken were very good. Oh and the wine was inexpensive too. I tried the filet of beef the second time. It was not nearly as tasty as the cheaper chicken. The interior is very unique and lends to privacy. Very cute inside.

Extremely great food and service. The service alone is outstanding. They work as a team… everyone is making sure you are well served. The décor is one of a kind. Coming from the states we wanted something different and delicious and we got it. Try it.

A great cosy little place with nice mezzanine tables. Always a bargain, the menu is big but never picked anything bad off it. Get there early to grab a mezzanine table.

Great choice for French food! Everything is relatively simple and cheap. I did not have one qualm with the place. It has a super cute and cozy atmosphere that we thoroughly enjoyed.
We had the muscles and crab pastries to start, followed by the leg of lamb and duck, topped off with a tiramisu. Everything was superb — especially the tiramisu. I highly recommend!

This little gem is located off Kilburn High road. Dinning a little earlier will get you a good discount.
The interior is different, some may love it others hate it. I think I am somewhere in between. There are to seperate dinning areas and there is a distinctive unique style running through this resturant. I personally like the uniquness but the elevated seating is cramped although a fun experience probabpy not suitable to all.
Onto the main event, the food! Well its lovely. A great selection and something to please everyone! I recommend the white chocolate and pistachio parfait which had me making audible Mmmm sounds!
Reasonably priced food that tastes good where can you go wrong?

This place was recommended by a friend.
Every time we have been here we had a good experience, very good food and good service. We definitely recommend the place.
I’m not giving 5 stars because they just accept cash and sometimes this is very inconvenient.

I like this branch of the restaurant far better than the one in Clerkenwell. It’s somehow spacious and more comfortable. Of course, the food is lovely in both places so it’s pretty much down to a choice of location and availability. I can guarantee that you will have a lovely dinner at this small restaurant.
Definitely the best place to eat in Kilburn, recommended.

I dig this place, it’s fun. A little quirky but very homey and welcoming. The first thing that caught my attention were the tiny box, balcony seats high on the wall that couples were sitting in. Honestly they freaked me out a little, like if I ate too much of the free bread that we’d collapse the whole thing*
This place is so affordable and the tiered pricing system is fantastic. It’s 2.95 for starters before 7pm and 3.95 after. The waitress even told us to order our desserts before 7pm so it was cheaper.
I really enjoyed the food, especially the crab and avocado starter. I didn’t order that but I kinda wanted it for myself. My dessert could have been better but for 3 bucks, I really can’t complain.
I’d definitely come back, they have a chicken pasta with peanut butter sauce that I am dying to try.
*Don’t laugh, it could happen.

If you don’t know Little Bay, you’re missing out. Great meals, quality on a budget, superb (& quick!) service always with a smile, cosy nooks & corners, nice veranda, I love the Kilburn branch. Keep up the good work!

Rapunzel rapunzel let down your food order. They have these strange elevated corner tables. And a balcony of larger tables across from those. And seating also under the side tables that barely fit two people. Such a strange design considering that there’s a whole other room next door AND downstairs for people to dine in. Maybe they’ve been slowly adding onto the premises over the years or something. Anywho.
Definitely makes it quirky and worth a look see.
Pretty simple, comforting foods. All delicious and some were surprisingly beautifully plated. I think mostly the fancy starters and salads. Made me smile.
And cheap. Cheap is good. Especially when you get added entertainment of just lookin around the place for free.

You’ll definitely get the biggest bang for your buck here.
The food is very good but I would describe the dishes as «hit or miss.» Try the Chicken breast in peanut sauce and the pistachio dessert.
The service was fantastic and the environment is very cozy!

We came in quite late; the late opening hours are very helpful. Service was terrific, and the ambience was great.
However, despite the positive environment, the food was mediocre to good. The Chablis that we had was acidic — not as nice as I expected based on the price and overall description.
Mussels were lovely with a very creamy and garlic-​full sauce. Marinated vegetables appetizer was salty according to my friend, however I thought it was delicious based on the few bites that I had. For what it’s worth, Duke is right — add some fries and the mussels make a meal.
I had the duck salad, and it was nice, but too much food.
We also tried chicken staffed with lamb. Gravy was generic, but the chicken was well cooked, and there was a lot of cheese which worked with all the flavors. The dish perhaps should’ve been called chicken with cheese :-)
Overall very nice place, good prices, don’t have the Chablis, but I’d come back and try more appetizers.

Das ist mein absolutes Lieblingsrestaurant. Hier kochen angehende Sterneköche köstliche Gericht zu winzigen Preisen. Vorspeise schon für 2.25 Pfund, Hauptspeise unter 7 Pfund. Da muss man mal gewesen sein und nicht nur einmal.