Verdict: Long Story Bistro is strongest when you use it as Wells’s smart all-day option: breakfast, brunch, lunch or coffee in a room that feels more polished than a conventional café.
Recent diners praise dishes including shakshuka, smoked-salmon breakfasts, salads, panini and pancakes, with frequent mentions of welcoming service and a warm room. Its 4.7/5 Tripadvisor score across more than 150 reviews is a strong base.
The food is modern without being challenging, and presentation is clearly part of the proposition. That makes it a good compromise when one person wants brunch and somebody else wants a more substantial lunch.
Best for: brunch, coffee meetings, an easy lunch and visitors who want somewhere immediately approachable.
Worth knowing: several recent diners think prices are on the high side. We would treat it as a bistro rather than a cheap café and order accordingly.
GW&B rating: 4/5. Stylish, useful and generally better than the broad menu might suggest.