JOHN LEWIS

Visiting John Lewis is less about the food and more about the shopping experience, which seems to have a few fans given the warm praise for its layout and staff. The restaurant itself boasts a view that could distract you from the uninspiring dishes. While one reviewer waxed lyrical about the store’s merchandise and helpful staff, the food part of the equation appears to not have the same luck. Reports of rude staff in the shoe department serve as a warning that some corners of this retail paradise might be best avoided.

Forget the Michelin stars; this is a place where shopping takes precedence over dining. So if you find yourself needing fortification for your retail therapy, just don’t expect culinary fireworks—more like sparkler fizzlers. If you're in the area for some retail therapy, grab a snack, but don’t set your expectations too high.