Crazy Bear first came to London in 2004, and has two branches in the heart of the capital - Covent Garden and Fitzrovia. The private club is exclusively for members and their guests. 24 hour membership can be be arranged for your very first visit.
Unlike many members clubs, Crazy Bear prides itself on creating an eclectic atmosphere by welcoming members and their guests from diverse classes, incomes and professions.
Crazy Bear puts it very well: "it's probably not worth joining if you want conventionality or pretentiousness!"
10 of us girls booked in at the Fitzrovia branch for the Champagne Dinner - complimentary champagne throughout the meal with an eight plate tasting menu.
At first we were seated in the downstairs bar, which was bustling with people sipping on champers and cocktails. As a group of 10 girls, who were there for a catch up, we chose to remain in the downstairs bar for our starters. We didn't want to head up to the more reserved restaurant in case we disturbed the earlier sittings!
The modern Thai cuisine was outstanding. For starters we were served:
COTSWOLD CHICKEN SATAY with ard-jard and peanut dipping sauce
PRAWN HAR GAU DUMPLINGS
BARBECUED PORK BUNS
TUNA nigirizushi
After our starters we took our seats in the upstairs restaurant. Our main dishes included:
- CRISPY GRESSINGHAM DUCK with pomegranate and roasted cashews
- SEA BASS
- OSTRICH STIR-FRY with red curry paste and long beans
- BABY PAK CHOI
- served with STEAMED JASMINE RICE
To see what other dishes are available take a look at the á la carte menu.
As well as the excellent food, service, champers and atmosphere, when you visit the toilets....yes, the toilets....you will be in for a surprise! Firstly, if you are able to actually find the toilets WELL DONE! Secondly, if you are able to distinguish which are the ladies and which gents, you're impressing me. And thirdly, (I can't talk for the gents) but if you don't walk into a wall, a door or a mirror CONGRATULATIONS!
Overall, we had a brilliant evening at Crazy Bear. I would recommend you to visit the bar or restaurant, even if it is just to see the loos!
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