Suggestions for Saturday lunch in London.
Suggestions for Saturday lunch in London.
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anonymous-user

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80 months

Friday 8th March 2019
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My best mate and I are meeting up in London on Saturday 30th March for a long wine assisted lunch.

He’s suggested a few but I’ve not been into London for food for quite a few years so wondered if anyone had good suggestions.

His so far are:

The Ned
https://searcysatthegherkin.co.uk
https://www.gauchorestaurants.com/restaurants/picc...
The Ivy
Tom Kerridge at Corinthia

Cheers, Gary







SaulGoodman

288 posts

98 months

Friday 8th March 2019
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Don't do Gaucho - Goodman or Hawsmoor instead.

Cora Pearl if you are near Covent Garden.

anonymous-user

Original Poster:

80 months

Friday 8th March 2019
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SaulGoodman said:
Don't do Gaucho - Goodman or Hawsmoor instead.

Cora Pearl if you are near Covent Garden.
Cheers!

Bluesgirl

793 posts

117 months

Friday 8th March 2019
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Alternatively, how about a wander around the gastronomic heaven that is Borough Market, with lunch at Bedales?

Dicky Knee

1,096 posts

157 months

Friday 8th March 2019
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garyhun said:
SaulGoodman said:
Don't do Gaucho - Goodman or Hawsmoor instead.

Cora Pearl if you are near Covent Garden.
Cheers!
Or Cora Pearl's sister restaurant Kitty Fisher in Shepherds Market. Been to both and loved them.

MASH for a steak or Bocca di Lupo for Italian. Both in Soho.

nealeh1875

1,161 posts

118 months

Friday 8th March 2019
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We ate here a few weeks ago,

Nice food, really nice place too. Was quiet but i think that was because England rugby was playing

https://www.themarkettavernmayfair.co.uk/food

FunkyGibbon

3,853 posts

290 months

Friday 8th March 2019
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Bluesgirl said:
Alternatively, how about a wander around the gastronomic heaven that is Borough Market, with lunch at Bedales?
Roast is a good option for Borough Market as well...

https://www.roast-restaurant.com/

Venisonpie

4,599 posts

108 months

Friday 8th March 2019
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FunkyGibbon said:
Bluesgirl said:
Alternatively, how about a wander around the gastronomic heaven that is Borough Market, with lunch at Bedales?
Roast is a good option for Borough Market as well...

https://www.roast-restaurant.com/
I like Borough Market but on a Saturday it's unbearably busy. As an alternative to Steak etc and in a more relaxed part of town I'd thoroughly recommend this http://www.twistkitchen.co.uk/

TIGA84

5,550 posts

257 months

Friday 8th March 2019
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Bibendum

http://bibendum.co.uk/

In the old Michelin building as well.

anonymous-user

Original Poster:

80 months

Saturday 9th March 2019
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Many thanks all.

C70R

17,596 posts

130 months

Sunday 10th March 2019
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Venisonpie said:
FunkyGibbon said:
Bluesgirl said:
Alternatively, how about a wander around the gastronomic heaven that is Borough Market, with lunch at Bedales?
Roast is a good option for Borough Market as well...

https://www.roast-restaurant.com/
I like Borough Market but on a Saturday it's unbearably busy. As an alternative to Steak etc and in a more relaxed part of town I'd thoroughly recommend this http://www.twistkitchen.co.uk/
Agreed. "Gastronomic heaven" sounds like the kind of thing someone who had only seen it on Saturday Kitchen would say. The truth is that it's a tourist hell-hole at the weekend, which is best treated to a flying visit at most.

CS Garth

2,873 posts

131 months

Sunday 10th March 2019
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All of these are good places but many of them have little natural light, for example the Hawksmoors (excepting Borough) and the Ned, so better suit evenings or poor weather days.

Personally I would be aiming for somewhere with great natural light and hope for a cracking spring day.

Roast is a good call - you get the vibrancy of Boro market without the incivility of being on the ground.

The Wolesley is a great room with obvious automotive plus points, the Ivy is light as well but is full of tourists on a Saturday so feels like being at a hen do.

Scott’s is always good, Fenchurch is a current favourite, and after a long break I’ve started eating back at the Oxo. I actually prefer the Bistro to the restaurant and whilst it gets a bit mumsy it’s a great place to lose a few hours.

Whatever you do I’m sure you’ll enjoy - Bon appetite



C70R

17,596 posts

130 months

Monday 11th March 2019
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CS Garth said:
All of these are good places but many of them have little natural light, for example the Hawksmoors (excepting Borough) and the Ned, so better suit evenings or poor weather days.

Personally I would be aiming for somewhere with great natural light and hope for a cracking spring day.

Roast is a good call - you get the vibrancy of Boro market without the incivility of being on the ground.

The Wolesley is a great room with obvious automotive plus points, the Ivy is light as well but is full of tourists on a Saturday so feels like being at a hen do.

Scott’s is always good, Fenchurch is a current favourite, and after a long break I’ve started eating back at the Oxo. I actually prefer the Bistro to the restaurant and whilst it gets a bit mumsy it’s a great place to lose a few hours.

Whatever you do I’m sure you’ll enjoy - Bon appetite
Roast at BM is pretty light, what with having floor-ceiling windows and overlooking the market.

anonymous-user

Original Poster:

80 months

Monday 11th March 2019
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We've booked the Oxo Tower Brasserie as it seems to offer great views and most flexibility for table times for us as it's open all day. Thanks all for the suggestions.

RDMcG

20,673 posts

233 months

Monday 11th March 2019
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I like Story- down near the Shard. Brilliant and fascinating food. Great for a long lunch.

C70R

17,596 posts

130 months

Monday 11th March 2019
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RDMcG said:
I like Story- down near the Shard. Brilliant and fascinating food. Great for a long lunch.
A fabulous spot, but booked up for months in advance usually.

RDMcG

20,673 posts

233 months

Monday 11th March 2019
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C70R said:
A fabulous spot, but booked up for months in advance usually.
Usually a bit easier for lunch and just good..worth a try.

anonymous-user

Original Poster:

80 months

Tuesday 12th March 2019
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RDMcG said:
C70R said:
A fabulous spot, but booked up for months in advance usually.
Usually a bit easier for lunch and just good..worth a try.
It’s incredible how many places are fully booked for Saturday lunch. We’re on a reserve for Tom Kerridge’s which is booked a long way out for Saturday lunch.

matrignano

4,678 posts

236 months

Tuesday 12th March 2019
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If you're having a boozy one, look up "bottomless brunches".
They're quite a thing lately and some are at decent places that do set menu and limitless booze (some even champagne!).

The catch of course is that they serve really slow and you can only realistically get 3-4 drinks in the alloted 1.30/2 hour lunch time.

okgo

41,745 posts

224 months

Tuesday 12th March 2019
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C70R said:
Roast at BM is pretty light, what with having floor-ceiling windows and overlooking the market.
Until you get the bill, totally average place with laughable prices.

Bottomless brunch is fine if you like sitting next to a load of people who've come up from Woking.

Kerridge a good shout, the Corinthia is a lovely hotel, and ordinarily I'd say its stuffy and stay clear, but Kerridge actually has made sure his place is more normal, with normal food, proper beer, and nice decor - a good shout.