Where diners can enjoy the key elements of the current London dining scene in an informal and social setting, and where the surroundings are as vibrant as the food.
Inspired by the buzz surrounding the resurgence of Soho, Social Eating House is a place for diners to enjoy the key elements of the current London dining scene in an informal and social setting, and where the surroundings are as vibrant as the food.
The simple yet carefully created dishes are complimented by relaxed and attentive service in a comfortable, humble setting. Awarded a Michelin star in 2013, Social Eating House is split across three levels, with The Blind Pig cocktail bar on the first floor, the restaurant on the ground floor and an exclusive chef’s counter dining space in the kitchen.
Hidden above the restaurant, is the award-winning bar The Blind Pig, with a relaxed, speakeasy vibe, offering technical and creative cocktails, as well as fine wines and beers.
Opened by Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton and Chef Patron Paul Hood, Social Eating House has an experienced and knowledgeable team on hand to deliver a memorable Michelin experience. Paul moved across from sister restaurant, Pollen Street Social, to head up the kitchen here and continues to develop dishes closely with Jason, creating his own diverse and contemporary bistro menu that highlights his personal style of cooking as honed over their last six years of working together.
Delivering a contemporary and diverse bistro menu, in addition to beautiful sampler menus, Social Eating House showcases the very best seasonal and locally sourced produce.
The ground-floor restaurant has exposed brick walls, traditional white-washed copper ceilings and weathered leather banquette seats. The Blind Pig, has a similar vintage twist with an antique mirrored ceiling.
Social Eating House offers semi-private dining areas, as well as exclusive hire options, presenting the perfect venue for celebratory dinners, corporate networking & canape receptions.
THE CHEF’S COUNTER
Capacity: Seated 8
Tucked away in the lower-ground kitchen area, our wrap around Chefs Counter is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy Michelin-starred food whilst watching the chefs at work
– a unique experience not to be missed. To book, please contact reservations on reservations@socialeatinghouse.com or +44 20 7993 3251
THE BLIND PIG
Capacity: Standing 65
Located above Social Eating House, The Blind Pig is an award-winning bar offering a low-lit, stylish space for canape parties and cocktail receptions.
EXCLUSIVE HIRE
Capacity: Seated 65 | Standing 120
Perfect for wedding dinners, family gatherings and special celebrations, Social Eating House is available for exclusive hire, giving you and your guests total privacy.
To view events spaces across The Social Company, view The Social Company Events Brochure.
Hidden above the restaurant, is the award-winning bar The Blind Pig, with a relaxed, speakeasy vibe, offering technical and creative cocktails, as well as fine wines and beers.
An electric interior with a vintage twist of antique mirrored ceilings, reclaimed wooden chairs and a copper-topped bar creates a low-lit, comfortable environment to unwind with Friends, family or colleagues.
The cocktail menu is inspired by children’s literature and includes a food element, giving you the chance to travel through the pages of your favourite childhood stories with clever flavours and unique presentations.
Please note, we do not take online bookings for The Blind Pig.
Social Eating House
Monday to Saturday
Lunch: 12.00 – 2.30 PM (last orders 2.45pm)
Dinner: 6.00 PM – 10:30 PM (last orders 10.45pm)
Blind Pig: 3.oo PM – 12.00 AM
The reservation lines are open
Monday to Friday: 9.00 AM – 7.00 PM.
Saturday: 9.00 AM – 6.00PM
To make a reservation for 7 or more or to book the Chefs Counter please call +44 20 7993 3251 or email: reservations@socialeatinghouse.com
We require credit card details to secure bookings of 4 or more in the restaurant.
Cancellations: For tables of 4 or more or bookings for the Chef’s Counter, cancellations must be made in writing by emailing: reservations@socialeatinghouse.com with advance notification of at least 24 hours; otherwise for tables of 4 or more a fee of £40 per person will be applicable and bookings for the Chef’s Counter a fee of £85 per person will apply.
Read our cancellation policy
We do hope you understand that we do not allow any food (this includes celebratory cakes or dessert) and beverage to be taken into the restaurant for health and safety reasons.
Join us on Wednesday 26th June from 5pm for a French Garden Party in partnership with St Germain!
We will be running some delicious cocktail specials that use St Germain’s range of liqueurs and there will be complimentary cheese and charcuterie to nibble on.
Early birds will even receive a complimentary St Germain Spritz on arrival.
See you there!
On Sunday 9th July, join us for Social Sunday 2019.
The Social Company’s annual lunch sees the UK’s best chef’s team up to cook a one-off tasting menu in aid of Hospitality Action. Jason Atherton is Principal Patron of this charity which supports people in need within the hospitality industry.
This year Paul Hood will be joined by Michelin-starred chef Matt Gillan. Matt is a previous Great British Menu winner, held a Michelin-star at The Pass near Horsham for 5 years and has worked at some fantastic restaurants across the country including Pike and Pine Brighton before moving on to his own exciting kickstarter project, Heritage by Matt Gillan in Sussex.
The tasting menu will feature dishes from both chefs and also includes a cocktail on arrival and paired wines. The menu is priced at £130pp.
Buy a Social Sunday ticket: email or call our reservations team.
The Blind Pig has launched their brand new ‘Seasons to Drink’ cocktail menu, inspired by traditional British drinking habits with a touch of nostalgia.
Perfect for Spring, you can now enjoy ‘The Picnic Edition’. The menu is inspired by iconic alfresco drinks and snacks including; Rhubarb and Custard served in the style of a classic English Trifle featuring rhubarb wine, Martini Bitter, English vermouth, Hayman’s Sloe and topped with whipped custard and a wafer (£12); Cucumber Fizz will include cucumber gin, elderflower, pear, cucumber puree, citrus, egg white and fizz (£11.50) and a crowd-pleasing Pink Lemonade, made with Limoncello, Aperol, Rosé, pink grapefruit, lemon, hibiscus and topped with Sekforde tonic (£11.50).
Expect playful glassware in shapes such as soda pop cans and jam jars, with the menu itself featuring stylish illustrations reminiscent of the English countryside. Each of the drinks from ‘The Picnic Edition’ will be lower ABV to cater for all those looking for lighter spring drinking.
Tableware innovators Goodfellows, who supply us with our plates and crockery have launched Goodfellow’s at Home, where customers can purchase the same restaurant quality tableware as the professionals. The website offers several ranges to fit personal style, occasion or you can take inspiration from chef’s profiles, each of which have their own unique style.
Our Chef Patron Paul Hood has his own profile which you can view here. Discover more about his style, recipes and discover how the tableware fits in to the whole Social Eating House experience.
To shop Paul Hood’s Goodfellow’s at Home collection, click here.
Enjoy our exclusive Chef’s Counter Experience Package, offering a glass of Champagne on arrival, 8 course tasting menu at the chef’s counter & a signed Jason Atherton cookery book to take home, for £125 per person.
For further information and reservations please call 020 7993 3251 or email here
Social Eating House offers a beautiful private chef’s counter, in addition to semi-private and exclusive hire options, providing the perfect venue for family gatherings, corporate meetings, large celebrations & networking events.
View our Private Dining & Events Information
It was at Maze, in London, where Paul worked alongside Jason Atherton as his right hand man; first as Sous Chef and thereafter as Senior Sous. In 2011, Paul joined Jason as his head chef for Pollen Street Social, allowing him to expand his knowledge of the business whilst advancing his own creativeness in the kitchen under Jason’s leadership. Paul opened Social Eating House in April 2013 and was awarded a Michelin star six months later under his guidance.
Tatiana starter her career at the Andaz Hotel and Galvin Restaurants, before joining Pollen Street Social in 2013 as assistant restaurant manager. Tatiana was promoted to restaurant manager of City Social in 2014 before moving to open The Clocktower Restaurant in New York. Tatiana returned to the UK in 2016 to open Sosharu as general manager, before moving to Social Eating House earlier this year.
Opening hours
Monday - Saturday
Restaurant: Lunch: 12pm - 2:30pm (last orders 2:45pm)
Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:30pm (last orders 10:45pm)
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT TAKE ONLINE BOOKINGS FOR THE BLIND PIG:
CALL +44 20 7993 3251 TO RESERVE A BAR TABLE.
Reservations
Lines are open Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
+44 20 7993 3251
reservations@socialeatinghouse.com
Address
58 Poland Street, Soho, London, W1F 7NR
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