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St. John Bread and Wine
Restaurant
7
Local Gems
CUISINE
BritishHOURS
Mon.-Fri.: 9:00am-11:00pm; Sat.: 10:00am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-11:00pm; Sun.: 10:00am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-10:30pmBEST FOR
Lunch; dinnerRESERVATIONS
Recommended, especially for 6 or moreBAR
NoYEAR OPENED
2003PRICE (APPETIZER AND ENTRÉE)
Appetizer: GBP 2-10; Entree: GBP 10-15NOISE
MediumFAMOUS PLATES
Offal; ox heart in salad; cold pigeon; stinking bishop; chocolate terrineDRINKS AND WINE
Good selection of well-priced wines; British microbrews# OF SEATS
50-75OUTDOOR DINING?
NoPRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?
NoTUBE
Liverpool Street; Aldgate; Aldgate East
VIBE
The foodie in-crowd swears by this casual off-shoot of the legendary St. John restaurant. The kitchen turns out the same creative “nose-to-tail” take on British eats, and the similarly all-white, stripped-bare look passes for no-fuss "decor." But the vibe here is more convivial and laidback. There’s also a counter selling their fresh breads and cakes and a collection of carefully sourced wines, in case you’d like to take a loaf or bottle for the road.
CROWD
Mainly foodies of all stripes, though a few curious boys (and girls) from The City pop by too.
WHAT WE WOULD WEAR
It’s casual–smart jeans and nice top will work fine. (They’re more interested in the food than what you’re wearing anyway.)
GO HERE WITH
Friends; family; anyone as long as they’re willing to be adventurous with food
WHY WE LIKE IT
The food is divine, and they make intimidating offerings like offal interesting and easy to eat. The best British food in town.
WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE
Nothing!
GOOD TO KNOW
The kitchen closes 4:00pm-6:00pm on weekends.
OTHER LOCATIONS
St. John Bar and Restaurant (London)
CLOSEST COMPS
St. John Bar and Restaurant (London); Great Queen Street (London)
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