While we don't often hang out deep underground, this cute, plant-filled basement just might change that. This Clerkenwell restaurant is perfect for brunch or a sunny Saturday afternoon spent on the terrace.
For something a little more insider than gloobles favourite Quality Chop House, head a few doors down to its sibling bottle shop for steak tartare topped with shoestring fries and plates of handmade cavatelli with Ventricina sausage. The set lunch menu is a steal so book ahead for a midday table.
Chef Shaun Searley’s Quality Chop House is a temple to modern fine dining. The wooden benches are Grade-II listed, the meat comes from the best suppliers and the confit potatoes are giant chunks of perfection.
Big Flavours and Rough Edges is the name of The Eagle’s first cookbook – a title pinched from an early review. And while flavour might sometimes still trump presentation, this independent boozer is as good for a pint at the bar as it is for its hearty plates of cuttlefish stew and sausages on a heap of lentils. One of London’s truest gastropubs.
Granger & Co is a a beautiful vibey spot with a menu packed with eclectic dishes with Australian flair. Everything has a bit of a healthyish bent, so you'll never leave totally stuffed.