Alrighty this is for the food but not as an arts venue.
Food 3***
Arts Venue 4****
The food at the Drake is not bad but I do expect the flavour and execution of the basics like a pancake to be much better especially since it is more expensive than the other spots around it - and those other spots are pretty good.
My favourite thing on the menu is the Drake breakfast because everything tastes so good on the plate and it came with sourdough which is to me the best bread.
My friends weren't too thrilled with their dishes. The pancakes weren't fluffy and on the dry side with syrup helping only a little.
The spiced latte... not very flavourful. I was much happier with the London fog latte!
I will say atmosphere and customer service are amazing! From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave. One of the reasons it's a great spot to go.
As an arts venue on a weekend, this place is nuts and the later it is in the evening the more people there are loitering outside the hotel. Must be noisy if you are staying there.
Food - give it a try. The service will make up for anything. Plus if you any issue they make a point of fixing it.