Pied Piper

For a quieter meal at the Pied Piper, plan a late dinner, many guests say the back dining area is peaceful once the bar activity settles down; the restaurant serves dinner daily (bar stays open later).

Yes, Pied Piper offers a Late Night Bites menu and has run holiday prix-fixe experiences (for example, New Year’s Eve and Thanksgiving menus mentioned by guests).

Yes, Pied Piper welcomes families: the restaurant offers a dedicated children’s menu, and guests report high chairs and staff who happily accommodate toddlers and kids.

Yes, the Pied Piper has a full drinks program: guests praise well-crafted cocktails (named favourites include the Lady in Red and Ralston), and reviewers also mention wine and beer choices.

Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options (for example, the Cauliflower & Coconut is marked VG, GF), and items such as the Chocolate Chip Cookie (V, GF) and Humphry Slocombe ice cream note dairy‑free options.

Portions are generally generous, guests frequently describe dishes as plentiful and filling, and the roasted half chicken is specifically noted as a generous portion.

Yes, the Pied Piper's warm, wood‑paneled dining room, intimate lighting and classic Maxfield Parrish mural make it a popular choice for anniversary and special‑occasion evenings.

Expect the bar and evening service to feel busiest, special nights like New Year’s Eve draw a crowd, while the back dining room is often noticeably quieter and more peaceful.

The Pied Piper Smash Burger, the house-made wagyu burger, is a recurring favorite, praised by multiple guests and listed on the menu.

Pied Piper sits inside the Palace Hotel under the famous Maxfield Parrish mural, offering a warm, wood‑panelled, slightly dim historic room with a lively bar and a quieter back dining area.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear, and many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries or special evenings.