Tom's Kitchen, Chelsea

After our cocktails, we walked on to Tom's Kitchen. I've been for lunch half a dozen times and always enjoyed the classic fare. Service is notoriously slow though. As I was taking the team out, I was keen everyone had a good experience.

The fillet I had was excellent - perfectly cooked as requested and served with cress and chips. The waiter remembered to bring my mustard when it came to the table without me asking which was a nice touch. Service seems to have improved.

The beef pie, monkfish, and the shared leg of lamb and shared chateaubriand also went down a treat with the gang. Sharing does make the meal more inclusive and fun I think.

I oddly wasn't tempted by the dessert menu so went for 3 scoops of ice cream.

Mission accomplished - a good night was had by all. We were the last to leave around midnight and were only subtly chivvied along which was good.

Definitely a good place to have up your sleeve for a casual meal without compromising on the food or wine.