Crazy Bear Fitzrovia

So Gipsy Spread has started his new job for a luxury leathers interiors company. They did the leather finishes for the Crazy Bear group of restaurants and hotel. We thought we should finally check out the décor and food and drinks offerings from the best restaurant as once voted for by London Lifestyle. Now that he is no longer working Saturdays, I took the opportunity to book us in for the dim sum champagne afternoon tea.

 

This package includes 24 pieces of dim sum to share, a flute of champagne and a special tea. The plus side was that there was also a vegetarian menu for me.

 

The décor, as expected was sumptuous and luxurious.  This meant of course that we were surrounded by equally beautiful bright young things – including ourselves! We were told that the dress code was smart and I didn’t need another excuse to get my glad rags and heels on. However, I would say that it is now perhaps in need of a slight spruce. Surely this is where Gipsy Spread comes in!?
 

The champagne was cold, crisp, and dry with the tiniest of bubbles. It was served from a beautiful looking bevelled green bottle of magnum proportions. It was so delicious, we had to order more and at £11.50 a glass, it was great value.

The dim sum was wonderfully presented and 12 pieces was more than enough to satisfy.

The menu included a wide variety of high quality dim sum for both those opting for the traditional and also vegetarian menus.

 

It was also so clever that dessert dim sum is included in the selection. Especially as I usually never get around to ordering dessert after I have had a bento box or selection of savoury dim sum. I ordered the rose and black china tea to accompany it.

We were also introduced to and tempted by the 10 course tasting menu that they are serving over christmas. Watch this space!