Date Night — Best British in 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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Venison Scotch Egg

Universally acclaimed as the pub's signature snack; Chef Sally Abe notes it is one of the most frequently requested items by loyal customers.

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Black Pudding

Described as 'seriously memorable,' this loose-grained boudin noir is likened to 'mulch and loam and fudge and blood in the most delicious way,' with reviewers suggesting they could eat it with a spoon like Nutella.

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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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Quail Shish

This is the Baring's 'must-order' signature dish that has 'swiftly become the dish that's turning up on Instagram' due to its 'amazing' crispy skin and pul biber chilli oil.

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Cheese & Onion Croquettes

Universally praised as some of the 'best' critics have ever had, these golden, gooey bites of Montgomery’s Cheddar are described as 'sharp, flavourful and oh-so addictive.'

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Raw Scallop, Finger Lime, Chicken Salt, Potato Cake

Reviewers describe the potato base as 'cloudlike' and 'insanely good,' serving as an exquisite foundation for the fresh scallop and citrusy finger lime.

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Beef and Ale Pie

Described as 'fluent pub' fare, this oval dish of beef stew with a pastry lid is a menu essential—as Jay Rayner notes, 'the room would be naked without it.'

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Smoked Eel Sandwich

Consistently cited by critics as a 'must' and a signature of the house, this dish is the cornerstone of Jeremy Lee's 'hearty, British, seasonal cuisine.'

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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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Salt Beef and Sauerkraut Steamed Bun

Described as 'essentially a Reuben sandwich with new tailoring,' this soft bao features a thick wodge of cured meat and the 'crunch sour' of fermented cabbage.

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Dexter Cheeseburger

A 'legendary' and 'food-scene-famous' burger described as glossy, slightly sloppy, and 'gherkin-blessed' without being 'salad-spoiled.'

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Dressed Crab

The crustaceans are cooked and dismembered fresh every day on the premises; critics describe the result as 'irreducibly crabby' and needing nothing more than a squeeze of lemon and buttered brown bread.

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Sunday Roast (Pork Belly or Dry-Aged Beef)

Sunday sessions are so popular that spare tables are an 'endangered species.' The roast pork belly is praised as 'the most delicate piece of protein' with 'impressively crisp crackling,' while the beef options feature 'prime cuts of 35-day, dry-aged Aberdeen Angus.'

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Hand-Raised Pork Pie

Jay Rayner describes this as a 'bold expression of pig' and a 'noble' example of the craft, served hot with a rich gravy made from calves' feet and reduction.

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Crisp Hash Browns

Described as 'Heaven' and 'impeccable' by critics, these are served with chip shop curry sauce, batter scraps, and malt vinegar for the ultimate comfort snack.

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Egg Mayonnaise with Anchovy

Explicitly called a 'mainstay' on the menu, these are praised for their 'sunset yolks' and generous dollops of silky homemade mayo.

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Cod and Chips

Described as the 'best fish and chips in Zone 1 by some distance,' featuring a 'light, delicate batter' and 'superbly moist' fish.

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Mince and Potatoes

Commonly cited as the restaurant's signature dish, it is a comforting British classic that embodies the 'thoroughly soothing experience' noted by critics.

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Scotch Bonnet Pork Fat on Toast

Universally acclaimed as the pub's signature snack; a rich, spicy 'Bat-Signal' calling you to eat.

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Six-hour Braised Shoulder of Blackface Mutton

This hearty sharing dish is described as being taken to the point where it can be 'carved with a spoon,' creating a 'virtuous interplay between aromatics and meat.'

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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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Pastel de choclo

The editor's essential must-order pick, offering a comforting and uniquely delicious twist despite the traditional British setting.

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Terrine with Gribiche

A menu staple that defines their robust, rustic style; critics praise the kitchen's 'full-bore gutsiness' and 'rudely rustic' approach to traditional fare.

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Cheese and onion pie

This dish 'steals the show' with a rich filling of Red Leicester, West Country Cheddar, and Colston Bassett Stilton encased in a 'gorgeous miracle' of shortcrust pastry.

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Sunday Roast

Renowned for 'meat-mountains' butchered on-site; the Windsor pork belly is described as 'faultless: tender and perfectly-cooked' and stacked as high as Christmas lunch.

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Sunday Roast

A 'classic' of the house and widely considered the 'best post-Hampstead-Heath-yomp feed' in Highgate.

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Sunday Roast

A fixture of the local Chelsea weekend scene where 'roasts run all day' with no risk of the kitchen running out of beef early.

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Spatchcock Poussin

Undeniably the highlight of the menu, it is described as one of the 'juiciest chickens' with 'golden skin charred' and a marinade of 'sweet harissa and confit garlic' that elevates the flavor.

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Mushroom Ravioli

A "magical" and "nourishing" dish where a chef pours bone marrow broth "over it at our table, lifting his tiny jug high" for a "perfectly judged combination of distinct flavours."

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Macaroni Cheese

A signature twist on comfort food that uses 'fat paccheri pasta' and 'fried cauliflower' for crunch; it is so well-regarded that reviewers who miss out on it express genuine regret.

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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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Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad

The legendary signature dish that defines the restaurant; served with sourdough toast and sea salt, it is a non-negotiable order.

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Marmite Malakoff

A 'corker' of a dish consisting of a fried cheese ball with a Marmite hit, served in a puddle of romesco sauce which critics call the 'perfect accompaniment' and a 'must order.'

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All In

Regarded as the 'main purpose of the place' and the 'best deal for sharing,' this signature stack of beef, pork, and lamb is served over charred flatbread that soaks up all the juices.

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Jimmy Butler’s Pork Chop

This standout main comes with Chef Mini Patel’s signature 'Bits and Bobs sauce'—a 'tangy, punchy, fascinating concoction' served in its own miniature copper pan that critics find incredibly tasty.

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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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The Cow Special

The house signature of six Jersey Rock oysters paired with a pint of Guinness remains the essential order; critics note the pub has a distinct 'Celtic affect' that makes the Guinness a must.

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Steak and Chips

Harden's describes this as an 'excellent choice' and a reliable standout among the pub's 'interesting pub-grub standards.'

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Bacon Butty

Billed as the 'best bacon butty in Britain,' it features thick-cut middle bacon, 'bacon butter,' and a signature mushroom ketchup in a toasted milk and onion bap. Adding a duck egg is highly recommended for the 'perfectly orange, runny yolks.'

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The Borough Special

A 'Borough staple' described as a 'homage to the perfection of a simple fry-up.' It features thick, smoky bacon and a 'peppery, herby' Cumberland sausage that is 'thick and meaty.'

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Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad

A legendary dish that has been on the menu for 26 years; the deeply fatty marrow is perfectly balanced by the crisp acidity of the parsley, caper, and shallot salad.

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Guinness Soda Bread with Marmite Butter

Unanimously praised as a 'honking, ultra-savoury' delight. Critics warn against making the 'rookie error' of not ordering bread to mop up every 'iota' of the garlic butter served with other dishes.

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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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Pizza

Served seven days a week, the pizzas are the most consistent and popular option on the menu.

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Sausage & Bubble Roll

The Infatuation's go-to; a soft floury roll featuring the cafe's legendary, crispy-edged bubble and squeak.

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Mince on Toast

A staple of the menu described as a sturdy plank of sourdough topped with a 'rich, profoundly flavoursome ragu' and a 'melting, feathery drift of cheese.'

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Chicken Supreme

A generous piece of tender meat roasted in lemon and thyme, served as part of a 'feast for the eyes' that includes a Yorkshire pudding and fluffy roast potatoes.

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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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Full English Breakfast

Promoted as 'the best full English breakfast in London' by the venue, reviewers confirm it uses 'quality ingredients' and offers a vegetarian version that keeps locals coming back.

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Lamb Rump

Cooked to a perfect point with a crispy exterior and succulent centre, this dish is elegantly paired with a dill yogurt base, bold yellow girolle mushrooms, and peas.

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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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BBQ Burger

Cited as a reliable go-to on the menu alongside their sourdough pizzas.