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    Byward Kitchen & Bar

    4.1 (135 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Mocha
    Jay S.

    For the items they have on the menu in general, they are pretty hard to mess up, so I would say that everything that I have ordered was done properly, just not spectacular. I was satisfied with everything I have gotten, for a relatively reasonable price. I will say, though, that the mozzarella sandwich is slightly underwhelming because the vegetables around it seemed to just be placed there to be minimally edible. But the sandwich itself was pretty good, with mozzarella and balsamic vinegar constituting the taste. I enjoyed the full English breakfast, although it was slightly more expensive than the equivalent I have had elsewhere, maybe because the establishment was right next to the Tower of London, but that's okay. The food was solid and allowed me to have a good experience. For those around the area ready for a quick bite, and visiting the Tower of London, I would recommend this place.

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    Amy V.

    Friendly staff and great food! Was my first time having a full English breakfast and everything on it was delicious!

    Croque Madame was amazing!
    Michelle C.

    Everything about our visit exceeded my expectations! A bit hard to find, but it was well worth it. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was simply beautiful, and the gentleman host was a gem.

    Quaint indoor restaurant near Tower Bridge and All Hallows Church.
    Kathy K.

    A quiet indoor but airy spot next to All Hallows Church and the Tower of London. It was a perfect spot after all the school children and stories of torture and imprisonment. Fish and chips and an English breakfast warmed us up after a cloudy, damp morning. Service was quick, too.

    Dee D.

    This was our first meal of the day. The scrambled eggs were fresh and tasty. The eggs in the UK just taste better than in the states. The gamon was served cold, so of course I asked them to heat it up. It was fresh and a quality piece of meat. The other entree was a traditional English breakfast minus the blood pudding. We also had a mango juice which tasted like boxed juice and a Coke. The staff was friendly. They charged a 10% discretionary service charge.

    English Breakfast.
    Colleen S.

    Great atmosphere, breakfast is excellent! Beautiful hidden spot by the Tower of London. Staff is on top of everything and very pleasant. I highly recommend!

    Vanessa O.

    No reservation needed here which was good. It was an easy walk over the bridge. I had the English breakfast and the yogurt waffle. Food was good. I didn't care much for the waffle. I ordered it with just the fruits on top and no yogurt. I don't think the fruits were too fresh. I would've been better off with a plain waffle and syrup.

    Amy C.

    Stopped in for breakfast before my flight out of London. It was a few minutes walk from our hotel near the river. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside. My friend and I already knew what we wanted. I had English tea with English breakfast. My friend did the veggie breakfast. Both were delicious. I love having the beans for breakfast and the veggies. A little different from our typical American breakfast. The restaurant is cozy and cute inside. You can see everything outside around you. Great spot for grabbing some food if you're around the Tower of London.

    Love this brand and all of their drinks.
    Brandi I.

    This is a great spot across from Towers London. Inside is super cute and there is plenty of natural light. Flowers on all the tables give it a nice touch. The service is good, efficient but not overwhelming. The food is great! I highly recommend the fish and chips. It's perfectly battered and fried so it's crispy and light, and then lightly salted. The fries are delicious too.

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    Al M.

    Byward restaurant and bar by the River Thames and Gloucester court this quaint and beautiful restaurant is located adjacent to a church. Inside the restaurant is surrounded y large windows that give you the sense you're dining outdoors, but

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    Mike F.

    Byward Kitchen and Bar is actually a quiet, laid back café attached to a very old and beautiful little church! I have to say that it kind of amuses me that a well stocked bar is attached to a church! Anyways, we came here one morning because it was open quite early and about a 5 minute walk from our hotel. It took us a moment to find, but once you go inside there is a cozy little dining area within. We both ordered a Full English (breakfast, 9 gbp). The food was very tasty and satisfying. The ham and mushrooms were done very well, and of course the banger (sausage) and baked beans were also very delicious. The plate also comes with hash browns, tomato, toast, eggs, blood sausage, and bacon. A lot more food than it may at first appear! The young lady working there was quiet and polite. We were the only people in the place 20 minutes after it opened, so service was good. :) Byward Kitchen and Bar is a nice, quiet laid back place to enjoy a satisfying breakfast at a fair price. I really enjoyed this place and if you have a chance, check them out! 4 stars. Yay! I'm a fan.

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    Shiloh A.

    GORGEOUS interior. i'd honestly come here just for the ambience. service was quick and friendly. my mocha was delicious. my food was just good, no complaints but it was nothing special. overall, a great brunch spot!

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    Very convenient and welcoming after a tour of the Tower of London. Great food and atmosphere.

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    Quiet, warm, good service, great food right next to Tower of London. Would recommend to anyone.

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    Great food - we had breakfast - and chill spot to hang. Great selection of food with veggie options.

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    Great food-decent service. In the right spot for us next to the Tower of London. Nice quiet atmosphere. Right spot at the right time.

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    Was great location . Food was good but service was just ok . The ambience was on point and the bathrooms were very clean.

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    Hawksmoor Spitalfields

    Hawksmoor Spitalfields

    4.4(200 reviews)
    0.8 miSpitalfields
    £££

    Nice steak restaurant with high quality steaks/food, but I have to say, it is very overpriced…read more Chateaubriand steak (93 GBP for 600g) - This lean cut of steak was cooked to a perfect medium and pretty good. However, it was a whopping 93 GBP for 600g, which is meant to share between 2 people, but still not that much (refer to my pic). This is simply just too high of a price for this. Bone marrow and onions (12 GBP) - This was surprisingly good. Although the marrow itself didn't have much of a flavor, it was a nice buttery consistency to spread on the bread. The onions were cooked very well. Sticky Toffee Pudding (9.50 GBP) - This was more of a bread like dessert than a pudding, but was tasty and not overly sweet despite the toffee (which is good). The staff are very friendly, helpful, and attentive. The service speed is pretty quick. The interior is decorated in a nice yet not too pretentious steakhouse style. There were still plenty of open tables available on a Sunday night. Overall, while the steak and food are very good, the steak is simply too overpriced to justify me getting it again. Maybe worth trying once but not twice. I would potentially come back for the other menu options though.

    Cool, dark place for a date night dinner. Service was helpful and quick. The steaks were good but…read moredare I say, not AMAZING? I guess maybe my expectations were sky-high. The playing/presentation was also a bit mediocre for the price level. Cocktails were good. Overall, a solid experience but not one that blew my mind for the reputation of this place.

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    Hawksmoor Spitalfields - Hawksmoor Caesar £13

    Hawksmoor Caesar £13

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    Duck & Waffle - Duck & Waffle (with a view)

    Duck & Waffle

    4.0(1k reviews)
    0.5 miAldgate
    £££

    We came here since the big boss was in town. This was my first visit and our seating area wasn't…read morethe best (we sat in the bar area) but the views were great and the food wasn't too bad either. 3/5 Corn ribs - never had a corn rib before. Good, a bit sweet. Messy to eat. 3/5 Truffle fries - good but average 4/5 Polenta - very tasty, a must. 3/5 Duck and waffle - I expected this to be bigger but it was good. I normally prefer chicken but the duck wasn't bad. All the food was decent and the staff were all nice. It's unfortunate that the walk to the restaurant passes by the smelly toilets. Also there was only one lift working that day so it took a little time to get up/down.

    I've been looking forward to visiting Duck & Waffle for quite some time. The views are incredible,…read morethe space itself is striking, and on paper it promises that perfect London mix of skyline, late-night energy, and elevated comfort food. Unfortunately, our experience was soured before it even had a chance to begin. My girlfriend and I walked in excited, completely amicable, simply hoping to head upstairs for a bite and drinks. We were greeted by the doorman with an immediate, dismissive "Are you good?" -- not in a welcoming or helpful tone, but in a way that felt skeptical and unnecessarily confrontational. There was no warmth, no "welcome in," no attempt at hospitality. It immediately set an uncomfortable tone. He then proceeded to call upstairs as though he were doing us some sort of favor just by allowing us to go up. The entire interaction felt transactional and judgmental rather than gracious. First impressions matter, especially at a place that positions itself as a premium dining destination. Hospitality begins at the door, not at the table. When we finally made it upstairs, the room was filled with visibly drunk, rowdy groups -- which only made the earlier attitude feel even more misplaced. If that environment is acceptable (and profitable), then two polite guests looking for drinks and food shouldn't be met with suspicion at the entrance. By that point, the damage was done. The initial interaction had already rubbed us the wrong way, and the energy upstairs didn't help. We ultimately decided to leave before even sitting at our table. That's how strongly the first impression impacted us. It's difficult to justify staying somewhere when you don't feel genuinely welcomed from the outset. Duck & Waffle has the potential to be memorable for all the right reasons. But someone representing the brand at the very front needs to understand that hospitality isn't optional -- it's foundational. A simple, respectful welcome would have changed everything. I hope management takes this seriously, because no guest should feel judged or dismissed before they even step inside.

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    Duck & Waffle - The dining area with views of the kitchen

    The dining area with views of the kitchen

    Duck & Waffle - Rice Pudding. Really great

    Rice Pudding. Really great

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    The Counting House - Potted salmon

    The Counting House

    4.1(57 reviews)
    0.4 miThe City
    ££

    A classy, beautiful pub housed in a former bank building. The classy yet relaxed ambiance suited me…read moreperfectly. Nice staff, great beer, very good food. Food: Ordered the chicken and leak pie. The pie came with mash and some very well prepared leaks and cabbage. Also ordered a separate a side of broccoli, and the broccoli was perfectly cooked. Excellent food. Beer: Had a couple of cask Fuller's ESB ales. Excellent. Service: Good service Overall cleanliness: Excellent

    We are staying here at the counting house, but this review is about our dinner…read more We had dinner at the counting house for the last night of our London leg of our trip. I just have to say in general, everyone at this hotel and pub are just extraordinarily friendly and helpful. I'm not that familiar with pub culture and apparently the way it works is that you have to go up to the bar to order your food. I asked the hostess about it and she said that if we want a waitress there is an added service charge. We were on three walking tours that day and we're exhausted so I didn't care about paying the service charge. We started off with Yorkshire, puddings and gravy. I'm from the US. I don't usually get to have a Yorkshire pudding so I wanted to try it. It's kind of like a popover with gravy. The Yorkshire pudding was okay but the gravy was delicious. I saved the gravy and used it for the next part of my meal. We both had fish and chips. Unlike the US when I ask for malt vinegar, they know what it was and had it right away. I can't tell you how often in the US I'm giving red vinegar. The the fish and chips were spectacular. The fish was crispy even after sprinkling on the vinegar. The fries were very nice. Not as good as blacklock but very nice. And I am fry snob. My wife ordered sticky toffee pudding for dessert. I couldn't even finish my fries, so I passed. Overall a very nice meal and perfect for us as we were exhausted from walking all day and only had to go upstairs to our room afterwards.

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    Interior

    The Counting House - Fried fish

    Fried fish

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    The Horse & Groom - cocktails

    The Horse & Groom

    3.8(26 reviews)
    0.9 miLiverpool Street / Broadgate
    ££

    The Horse & Groom is a cool little pub on Curtain Road just down from the Old Blue Last,…read moreIt has a warm and relaxed atmosphere, some nice chesterfield sofas and a few fabulous ornate gold frames on the walls. The clientele is a mix of city workers and Hoxton trendies, although not so much of the latter. The nearest tube station is Liverpool Street. They show Sky Sports and have fruit machines and quiz machines which are quite fun. They also have karaoke and some friends booked the place for a private party last Christmas fort 35 people. There is also a space for bands to play, the last time I saw a gig here I remember having some very weird and wonderful conversations with some random people who decided to sit next to us.

    What a transformation! This used to be the local old mans bar for lunch drinks when I worked in…read morethis area many years ago. Now it's kinda cool? What happened to shoreditch. All the hip bars are now dull, and all the dull bars are hip. The decor has changed a bit. From an old man pub, to a bit more funky. They have a really old record player in the far end of the corner which impressed me. They know have a large upstairs area full of neighbourhood young drinks. Love it! I fit right in. Just a warning: I had my wallet stolen the other night, right out of my bag. So pick pocks operate in that bar! They took my monkey wallet! sniff sniff. And my subway card. I had 2 subs worth on it.

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    The Horse & Groom - Lamb & Feta kofta to be wrapped in a warm flatbread w houmous & herbs £5 #lunchspecial

    Lamb & Feta kofta to be wrapped in a warm flatbread w houmous & herbs £5 #lunchspecial

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    Mother Mash - Steak and black heart stout pie. Truly delicious and amazing!

    Mother Mash

    4.3(651 reviews)
    2.6 miSoho
    ££

    Oh yeah! Americans…read morefrom California here. Who would've known that mashed potatoes, sausages, and gravy would go so well together! Loved every bite. Got the gravy on the side, didn't think I'd use all of it, before I knew it, it was all gone. And you wouldn't think that the type of mash or type of gravy or type of sausage would matter that much, but they really do all have distinct flavors! I will be mixing mustard into my mashed potatoes from now on. Originally came for the sticky toffee pudding, so of course we ended with that. Marvelous! The toffee sauce is so comforting and rich, the cake was so moist, and it was perfectly balanced with the ice cream. Didn't detect any dates, maybe they were too finely chopped. Also the apple and blackberry crumble just didn't hit the same; it was slightly dry and on the sour side (maybe don't take a bite directly after the pudding!) Service was so helpful and friendly; I'm sure they love watching people fall in love with their food. Quick with refills and offered extra condiments if needed. Great air conditioning as well (always a plus), and I loved the green blacksplash and blackboard caligraphy on the walls as well. Bangin'

    the poor rating has to do with the rude staff at this location. i'm not sure if he was the owner or…read morea staff member, but there was an older man who was very rude to us when we arrived. we entered the establishment, as that is what you typically do when you want to dine at a restaurant, and he came up the stairs and didn't even offer a greeting. i mentioned that we had a reservation for that time and he immediately just kept repeating that our table was outside. we went outside to their small patio dining area, and saw that there was a table with a "reserved" sign on it, so we sat down. i thought it was incredibly rude that he spoke to us in that manner, and it seemed like he expected us to somehow know that that table was ours before we had even spoken to any staff. i was seriously considering getting up and leaving but i decided to give this place one more chance. it then took a while, but we were eventually served by a much more pleasant and friendly younger server, who helped make this experience better. i would give this place a lower rating, however i must admit that the food was delicious. as an american tentatively wanting to try british bangers and mash, this exceeded my expectations. we all spoke about how the sausage was plump, snappy, and delicious, definitely one of the best we've ever had. the mashed potatoes were also amazing- cheesy and heavenly, and i'm not even usually a mashed potatoes kinda person. i am glad that we stayed solely for the delicious food, but i would not come back because of our experience with the staff here. the place already was one of the emptier spots on this very busy soho street anyway.

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    Mother Mash - Steak & Ale pie, cheesy mashed, and farmer's gravy!

    Steak & Ale pie, cheesy mashed, and farmer's gravy!

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    Outside patio

    Dishoom - Pathia Prawns

    Dishoom

    4.5(831 reviews)
    1.1 miShoreditch
    ££

    We had a big family lunch at Dishoom when we were in London last month, and it was everything I…read morehoped for, an Indian restaurant unlike any I've encountered at home. I feel like all my friends who've been to London have come back talking about this place, and I'm happy to join their ranks. Dishoom was also one of a handful of dining options recommended by my hotel concierge for a party of 11, including kids. Booking was easy, via SevenRooms, no phone calls or emails necessary. It's a large restaurant, and part of a popular chain--I guess they have things figured out. The space was great, open and casual, exposed ceilings and eclectic decor. Lots of fans, which my three-year-old appreciated. Service was friendly and attentive. I started my lunch with a drink, a refreshing green India Gimlet, gin and Rose's lime with celery bitters and fresh dill. I also tried and liked a sip of the New Permit Room Old-Fashioned, a slightly sweet cocktail with coconut-washed bourbon, Pedo Ximénez sherry, and Medjool date liqueur. There was only one menu available for a party of our size, a pre-set family-style group feast for eight adults, to which we added a pre-ordered platter of lamb chops. I loved the variety of dishes that came with this meal, and every one of them was ridiculously delicious. (There was less available for the three small American children, but they loaded up on hotel breakfast and snacked on naan and colorful puffed crackers.) The first round brought trays loaded with keema pau, okra fries, and bhel, along with lime, cilantro, and sauces for serving. The keema pau was incredible, probably my favorite dish of our lunch, if in part because it was 100% new to me. It was a spicy, aromatic blend of minced lamb and peas with dill and lindi pepper, served with toasted, buttered buns to make little sliders. So much flavor, it almost explained, by itself, why the British could never leave India alone. The okra fries were warm and crispy, and I loved the bhel, a crunchy snack of puffed rice, peanuts, and Bombay Mix tossed with pomegranate, tomato, onion, lime, tamarind, and mint. The main course was another giant spread: chicken ruby, house black daal, awadhi jackfruit biryani, and chilled broccoli salad, plus our charred lamb chops, with sides of roti, naan, and raita. The chicken ruby was the highlight here, a fragrant, comforting curry Chicken Ruby Tender chicken in a rich, silky makhani sauce. A good and proper curry redolent with spice and flavour. ~ House Black Daal (V) A Dishoom signature dish - dark, rich, deeply flavoured. It is cooked over 24 hours for extra harmony. ~ Awadhi Jackfruit Biryani (V) Sturdy, savoury jackfruit and delicately flavoured rice, potted, sealed and cooked the traditional way. Adorned with barberries and sultanas. ~ Chilli Broccoli Salad (Ve, V) Toasted pistachios and shredded mint leaves with finest, greenest broccoli, fresh red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates and lime. CHARRED LAMB CHOPS 19.90 Two chops of generous proportions lie overnight in raw papaya, yoghurt and humble spices. Blackened on the grill and finished with a thrilling Kashmiri chilli sauce. A speciality of new standing. ~ Roomali Roti (Ve, V) Soft handkerchief-thin bread, thrown, stretched and griddled to order on an upturned tawa. ~ Plain Naan (V) freshly baked in the tandoor ~ Raita (V) Delicate minty yoghurt, cool as a cucumber END WITH YOUR CHOICE OF Mango Kulfi (V) ~ Pistachio Kulfi (V) ~ Malai Kulfi (V) original with caramel

    I was finally able to try Dishoom on my last trip to London and we came by with a large group so…read morewere lucky to try a variety of dishes. First, I started with the mango lassi which was so fresh and naturally sweet. I loved the fennel seeds on top for added flavor. Such a great start to the meal. My favorites of the night were the chicken ruby (a must order and crowd pleaser), lamb biryani, and black daal. The chilli chicken was also a super flavorful app to share and the garlic naan was great as well. Everything is nicely flavored and I appreciate how patient and understanding the staff were with the food allergies and restrictions our group had. Definitely a must in London!

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    Dining Room

    Dishoom - Fried okra, butter buns

    Fried okra, butter buns

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