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Opening times:

  • Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 12:30pm - 2:30pm, 5:30pm - 10:45pm

Diner ratings

  • food: 7.8
  • value: 7.6
  • service: 7.9
  • based on 117 ratings
  • toilets: 6.9
  • ambience: 8.1
  • recommend: 7.9
  • overall rating: 7.7 

Party & group booking

The two private rooms of The Gay Hussar have doubtless seen some of the most world-changing decisions of the last fifty years take place. Make your own history here with up to 24 friends or colleagues or enjoy a less hush-hush experience with hire of the entire restaurant for up to 120 people overall – ideal for a wedding reception with a difference or an impressive office party.

room information seating standing
Main Restaurant 1 - 24 -
Private Dining 1 - 24 -
Privae Dining 2 1 - 12 -

About The Gay Hussar

The Gay Hussar can be said, without a shadow of a doubt, to be one of London’s most famous restaurants. A long time haunt of top politicos and media types – well, it is in the centre of swinging Soho after all – this fine restaurant has been flying the Hungarian flag over the English capital for more than fifty years now. Cosy and comfortable but certainly not without elegance, The Gay Hussar’s dining room is anything but generic with higgledy piggledy rows of books lining the room and endless caricatures of notorious public figures fuelling thousands of conversations. An interesting range of authentic Hungarian dishes and matching Hungarian wines complete this unusual experience.

Signature dish

Veal goulash.

Sample dishes

  • Fresh asparagus and bacon salad, £4.75
  • Vegetarian spinach pancakes with a selection of vegetables, £9.50
  • Sweet cheese pancakes, £4.00

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Snapshot

cuisine: Hungarian
price: Under £35 | €40 | US$54
opening times:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 12:30pm - 2:30pm, 5:30pm - 10:45pm
dress code: Smart casual

Essential information

Please note; there is a 2-hour turnaround time on all tables.

Checklist

  • allergy friendly dishes
  • business/discreet
  • celeb spotting
  • kid friendly
  • low carb dishes
  • private dining room
  • vegetarian friendly
  • wheat/gluten free

Diner reviews for The Gay Hussar

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23 Aug 2010

Reviewer MV  -  grazer

The Gay Hussar in the heart of Soho has an incredible atmosphere with its unique interior and music in the background. Had a special evening and great food with great wine just as we like! Absolutely above my expectation! Become my favorite restaurant in London.

  • overall: 9.7
  • food: 10
  • value: 10
  • service: 10
  • toilets: 8
  • ambience: 10
  • recommend: 10

8 Aug 2010

Reviewer rachy  -  foodie

We went to The Gay Hussar for a birthday meal. the food was great, the service impeccable and the restaurant quiet & cozy. would definitely recommend for a quality evening.

  • overall: 7.8
  • food: 8
  • value: 7
  • service: 8
  • toilets: (na)
  • ambience: 8
  • recommend: 8

5 Aug 2010

Reviewer AS  -  foodie

The Gay Hussar on Greek St in London seems to have quite a bad rep (online anyway!) in recent times, but I have (almost) nothing but praise for it. Slightly on the pricey side, but the homey atmosphere perfectly suited the (large) portions of food which felt very authentic, well thought out and carefully prepared. Desserts were also gorgeous and service was excellent! A nice atmosphere albeit a slightly older crowd - perfect for a nice long catch up or a date with a difference!

  • overall: 7.6
  • food: 9
  • value: 6
  • service: 8
  • toilets: (na)
  • ambience: 7
  • recommend: 8

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