A deceptively simple Bloomsbury gem where Anna Tobias elevates 'brown food' and seasonal produce into unfussy, comforting masterpieces paired with excellent natural wines.
Ordering Strategy
The menu changes weekly (sometimes daily). Order a few snacks (specifically the egg and croquettes) to start, share a pie or braise, and save room for the steamed puddings or fruit tarts. Lean on the sommelier for natural wine pairings.
What to order
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.
Seasonal Savory Pie
A menu mainstay described as 'architecturally beguiling' with excellent pastry; fillings rotate weekly based on what British farms are harvesting.
Cauliflower Cheese Croquette
Has the 'perfect croquette consistency'—crisp on the outside and 'properly gooey within'—served with what critics call 'the best brown sauce.'
Smoked Cod’s Roe on Toast with Boiled Egg and Cress
A 'beautifully presented' dish described as 'top tier toast action' that combines the kitchen's signature egg preparations with savory fish roe.
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Top critic: Observer (90%)
Editorial Weight 62 pts
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Agreement 9 pts
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Coverage 10 pts
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Public Signal 7 pts
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Boosts 0 pts
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2 Elite · 2 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.3★ (327 reviews)
Good to know
Backed by the team behind 40 Maltby Street, so the wine list is exceptional (low-intervention focus). There is no background music. Bookings are typically for two-hour slots.
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