Bill's - London

Fantastic service and good foodI really like that they have a few seasonal specials and seating outside for sunny summer days.

I really enjoyed the halloumi burger, cocktail, and ambience of Bill's.

The first time I came here we were quite rudely turned away as they were fully booked which unfortunately put me off.

A GREAT find for breakfast! I must confess that I don't know putney that well. So when I was strolling down the highstreet in the early morning, feeling pretty famished, I was delighted when Bill's caught my eye. I thought I'd found a gem and sure enough I had. It is very understated from the front, I actually had to do a double take to see that Bills served brekie. Inside Bill's has a qwerky British/italian vibe with welcoming staff. The menu was great they offered everything from tea and toast to a Full English and Eggs Benny. I chose the Full English and it was lush. The food is far from a greasy spoon and more what you'd expect from a boutique breakfast cafe. I havent seen the lunch or breakfast menu. But I assume they are equally as tasty. I hope to return soon to give them a try!

I'm usually a huge Bill's fan, but this one proved disappointing. I went with 3 friends, and ordered the fish pie (which I'd had before at the Covent Garden branch and was great). After about 20 minutes they brought everyone else's food out but forgot the pie, and it turned out it had been missed off the list and wasn't cooked yet. Booo. When it eventually turned up the top was burnt (I'm guessing the panic shoved it under the grill to heat it up quickly). I sent it back and when it arrived again the top had been scrapped off and replaced with fresh potato with burnt bits still lurking round the side. Hungover and very hungry by this stage, I ate it but was not overly happy. Would have been less than 3 stars but I've been to other Bill's branches and had a great experience, so I like to think that this was an exception.