Best British in East London

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Sage and Anchovy Fritti

Described as 'peculiarly delightful' and 'never forget,' these light bites are praised for their 'Italian prowess' and are a staple across critic reviews.

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Potato Scallops

These fried slices are served with 'dainty silver jugs of curry sauce' and are a menu staple that highlights the kitchen's 'fresh, hyper-seasonal and absolutely homemade' approach.

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Beef and Barley Bun

Regarded as Britain’s answer to the char siu bun, this 'glazed dome of soft bread' is filled with rich braised beef and served with a fiery horseradish cream. It is a 'gloriously simple' must-order.

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Fried Eggs with Caramelised Sage

Regarded as their 'most popular breakfast,' these eggs are served on toast with 'lashings of butter' and crispy sage, the scent of which defines the morning air at the cafe.

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Pine Salt

Universally acclaimed as the restaurant's 'infamous' signature snack, these are described as 'nuggets fit for a deity' and are served in a nest of pine branches with a 'fleeting fragrance' of woodiness.

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Langoustine & Crab Custard

Consistently praised as a delicate and inventive opening act, this dish is a highlight among the initial procession of snacks.

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Chicken and Spring Onion Skewer

Universally praised as a 'jubilation' of charred, juicy thighs that 'practically burst in the mouth' and offer the savoury goodness one craves when 'teetering on tipsy.'

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Whipped Cod's Roe

A signature starter mentioned across nearly every review; served with radishes and bread, it is creamy, smoky, and iconic.

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Whole Grilled Turbot

The restaurant's namesake ('Brat' is Old English for turbot); it is slow-grilled over smouldering embers until the vinegar-spritzed skin 'both crisps and softens.'

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Full English Breakfast

Described as a "monumental" and "humongous" plate, it is considered one of the "best fry ups in town," featuring sausages, eggs, bacon, hash browns, black pudding, and fried bread.

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St Austell Mussels

A recurring standout across reviews, praised for its creamy, comforting subtlety with fermented artichoke and preserved lemon.

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Prawn Scotch Egg

Described as a 'genius choice' and a 'contender for Scotch egg of the year,' this seafood twist on the pub classic features a sweet chilli jam that perfectly complements the prawn.

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Soda Bread with Cultured Butter

This signature bread receives 'full marks' from critics, with some describing it as 'most delicious' and 'almost closer to a slice of cake than bread.'

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Dorset Snails Flatbread

This dish is propelled to the top of critics' hit lists thanks to the 'amazing tarragon butter' and the addition of crispy chicken skin.

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Welsh Rarebit

Described as the ideal savoury landing pad and as inviting as a freshly made bed.

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Smoked Eel

A menu staple that defines the kitchen's style; praised for its addictive, powerful smokiness and pairing with pickled onions or kale.

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All In Platter

The quintessential order: a stack of lamb, beef, and pork chops piled onto juice-soaked flatbread.

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Bacon, Bubble and Cheese Sandwich

Praised as a 'good and proper basic buttie' that is 'simple, sure but beautiful,' it features 'really, really, really good' bread that is soft, doughy, and showered with poppy seeds.

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Norfolk Gold corn fed roast chicken

Described as being 'cooked to perfection' with lemon, rosemary, and thyme infusions, it is also the most affordable roast option.

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Haddock & Chips

Described as perfect—crispy, fresh, and exactly what you want from a chippy.

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Potatoes and onions on a lovage sauce with melted stinking bishop

Explicitly cited as one of the 'standout dishes of the evening,' featuring a flavorful lovage sauce and rich melted cheese.

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Ham Sandwich

An East End icon for over a century, these 'famed thick deli-cut' sandwiches on white bread are the café's most legendary offering, noted for being devoured 'surreptitiously' even by those who shouldn't.

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Minced Beef Pie & Mash

The cornerstone of the menu—crisp-bottomed pastry and well-seasoned beef filling, best served doused in their traditional bright green parsley liquor.

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Cheeseburger Tartare

This 'nicely seasoned' dish has a 'good chunky texture' and is served with 'greaseless, crunchy chips,' making it 'definitely worth the order.'

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Traditional Pie & Mash

The benchmark order with creamy mash and savory mince; heavily season the parsley liquor with vinegar for the best experience.