Bonzai, NW1

Another one that had popped up as previously closed t reopened and hence an unvisited venue for me. This place could now not be any different from the descriptions below. I had White Mustache on my radar then the pandemic happened and it never re-opened. It is now what seems like a high end Asian fusion restaurant but hardly in an area where you will get high end passing trade. Suspect most here during my short visit were here because this is a destination for them. As an announced drinker on my arrival I was shown to the bar area, which is one of the two rectangles described below. A glitzy room indeed with ceiling projectors illuminating the floor with evolving shapes in a variety of blues and purples. The bar is along one of the long sides with stools at the bar and tables along the other wall with a continuous red leather banquette providing the seating for one side of the tables and chairs facing that wall. That area seemed to be occupied by people eating but presumably not full diners! I can but guess what the restaurant rectangle looks like, but I suspect much like this rectangle. Beer wise just lagers, all pretty standard fayre, nothing Asian about the beer range. A glass of red wine for me on this short stay. The venue probably warrants some investigation on my part as an eating option as there is obviously something bringing punters here. As a drinking venue, well below average on this site. I need to find Banzai rather than Bonzai - no sign of Mr Shake Hands Man here!

Official site of Bonzai - bonzailondon.co.uk

Official site of Bonzai - bonzailondon.co.uk