Blue Elephant

The enchanted kingdom that is London's Blue Elephant is one of the UK's leading Thai restaurants. It is a great testament to the restaurant's consistent high standards in both the quality of food and service that, since opening in 1986, it continues to be one of London's most popular dining experiences and is indeed the jewel in the Blue Elephant Group's crown.

Visit the Blue Elephant in Fulham, a stylish, sophisticated area of South-West London, and cross the delightful bridge sketching over a picturesque lily pond before entering the heart of lush jungle, exotic blooms and thatched Thai dining "Houses". Bundles of redolent orchids, freshly imported from Bangkok's famous floating market, fill the light and airy interior. The unique atmosphere, created by an eclectic mix of diners, makes the restaurant the perfect destination for any type of occasion.

Located just off the restaurant, the Blue Bar's interior is set upon a visit to "old Bangkok". The bar itself is a reproduction of the Suphannahong, the Royal Barge of Thailand. Master craftsmen laboured for over 4 months on the bar. The intricate feathers were painstaking carved then applied with 50,000 sheets of gold leaf and inset with over 3,000 pieces of stained mirrored mosaics, giving a shimmering effect as if it were actually afloat.

Their menu descriptions are quite eloquent also, however, the food does not always taste quite as good as it sounds, as results are a bit westernised, rather than always being truly authentic. But it certainly provides a great and very different evening out.