This is a great place for breakfast. We ordered the "full English breakfast". The food was great and the servers were friendly and very helpful. We also get a couple of their coffees which were also very good. I would highly recommend visiting here. read more

The English Restaurant - Having a full English breakfast. It was amazing! - British Near Me - London, XGL

This review is for breakfast. And I love coming here for it each time I'm in London. Food: Breakfast! Weekend breakfasts are tops as they do the Full English then, but weekday breakfasts tick the box too. I had the Eggs Benedict - eggs cooked to a runny perfection with the most delicious hollandaise on a lightly toasted English muffin. And a supporting flat white to wash it down with. Service: Friendly and attentive without hovering. Space: A great spot to work out of (quiet work, don't do your calls here folks, please) and enjoy a beverage and a meal. I can't say they'll be OK with folks hogging a table at peak times but I've only ever been there pre-lunch. Cost: So very reasonable for central London, about £25 for breakfast and a coffee. Takes cards and cash. Give it a go! read more

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Stumbled upon this place after a night of wandering around. It was a bit late so we were seriously lucky to find a spot still serving food. Upstairs was doing karaoke while downstairs were couple having dinner. The atmosphere is really pretty and soothing. The food is even better. We were starving so I didn't have time to take photos but yum! Definitely the highlight of the week. Also definitely get dessert. Worth it! read more

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Went on 17/2/20 for dinner at 5:20 PM as Spitalfields Market was closed 3 hours ahead of schedule. Place is noticably very old and I enjoyed admiring the architecture while seated and waiting for our meal to come from the dumbwaiter. Unfortunately, our waiter had really horrible breath so we tried to avoid him coming to our table to talk. First time I've ever smelled a waiter's breath while seated in my life. My husband and I ordered a bottle of water which was unfortunately £4 ($5.18) - honestly, the exorbitant prices on water in restaurants in Europe is the one thing I really hate about travelling to Europe. It feels like highway robbery. I ordered the baked goats' cheese, kale, walnut and beetroot salad £9 ($11.64.) I very much enjoyed this warm salad but felt the portion size did not live up to its price tag. This is a pub, not a fine dining establishment, so I expect portions to be a bit more filling. Each of us ordered the special, the steak and ale pie with mash for £16.50 each ($21.35) The taste was great but my husband said he was still hungry afterwards. Frankly, I think £46 ($59.52) for this meal before service fees / tip is just too pricey for 2 pot pies, mash potatoes, 1 salad and water. The taste is good but the value for money isn't there. read more

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I loved the inside of this pub. Super cute and cozy, with friendly service and pretty good food. We came for breakfast and had the eggs with smoked salmon and the French toast. They also served a pretty decent flat white. Everything was reasonably priced as well. We came around 9:30 AM on a Saturday morning and it was not too crowded yet. Would definitely come back. read more

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So during my time in London last month, we rented a small room upstairs for the rehearsal dinner for my brother and sister in law. It's kind of a cool place, got a really old school pub look to it, the bar is old school and it's got a really homey feeling to it. The service was good, staff was kind, but like most English food, it was pretty bland. I didn't even take any pictures of the place or the food because I found it to be a bit bland. But! We had a great time there, the staff was super quick and helpful as well. read more

Thank goodness they're open later. We needed to grab dinner after leaving the Dennis Sever House, and knew that if we hopped on the underground to head back towards our hotel, we'd not be able to find a place open that late. The bartender was very friendly, and recommended a stout for me to try, which I appreciate. He said it'd be better than Guinness, and laughed when I gasped at the audacity. The beer was good, I'll give him that, but better than that Irish stout? I don't think so. We were both pretty famished by this point, so we went with a starter and an entree each. I ordered the soup of the day (which I was told was a roasted carrot, but which tasted very potato-y), and my husband tried the devilled whitebait. For our mains, I ordered the mussels and my husband ordered the pie of the day, which was steak and kidney. The soup - definitely not carrot - had really good flavor. It was served with a thick slice of bread and was warm and tasty. The mussels were perfectly cooked and definitely filling. The chips could've been a bit more crispy, but were still a nice side. My husband and I honestly didn't know that "devilled" means something different in London than it does in the States. When they brought his plate of devilled whitebait out, I immediately knew he wouldn't be a fan. I'll give him credit for giving it a go, but he didn't eat much. Same thing goes for his pie. He's not really a fan of gizzards, and he commented that the iron-y taste of the kidney was pretty strong, but he did end up enjoying the pie and got his fill on that. The bartender did stop by a couple of times to make sure we were doing okay, even though we had a waitress who was taking really good care of us. He stopped to chat and make sure I was happy with the beer, and to check if I was interested in trying another of his recommendations (which of course, I was.) This was a great random find in a neighborhood that was new to us. Had we been in the area again later in our trip, we definitely would've stopped in again. read more

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Quintessential English Restaurant, both in name and decor, inside and out. Great ambiance and attentive service, but surprise! The menu is not just your typical English staples. Sure, there's fish and chips, but there are also small plates and palpably fresh seafood. I don't know where they get their oysters, but they're among the biggest I've ever seen. A grilled octopus dish with chili and lime was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The classic F&C was a huge portion, and just the right level of crispiness. Everything we had was very well done, recommend a stop if in the area looking for a meal. read more

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I love it her. This place has so much history and it is a place to go. The sourdough sandwich is just so perfect. I love it so much. It tastes sublime. This place is totally recommended for you guys to try at east end and would come back again to try its other menu. read more

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We stopped into this quite British Restaurant/Bar as part of an East End food walking tour. We tried the bread pudding and got to look around at the restaurant. This is a really cool spot and very original. Inside is full of wood, pews and booths. Its adorable, quiet, and a dining experience that's unique and provides some privacy will getting that real English Establishment feel. The bread pudding was absolutely delicious. Decadent, rich, creamy and gooey. You can't ask for anything more from a bread pudding, and this filled my quota of cream and butter for weeks (but it was worth it). I cant vouch for the food but the dessert and atmosphere made this a fun stop! read more

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I simply don't know what to think of this place: Bonus Points: - I love the interior with all the the dark wood that makes you feel like you've been transported back a few centuries. - indeed, I like sitting here, drinking a cup of nice coffee and writing my journal - it's also fun to watch the yuppy Shoreditch crowd go in and out Not-So-Bonus Points: - like Lars L. the food also was rather unimpressive and very unexciting (n fact, if London would only feature their food, I'd support the myth that the British don't know how to cook) - like Lizzie G, I was freezing my ass off when I was here last time (I was sitting right by the window and it was super-drafty - the dinner-service was attentive at first, but as soon as we'd finished off the dessert, we were waiting for ever for someone to show to up clear off our plates and then to bring us the bill So, the final verdict: I think it's a nice place with lots of potential, but for now they leave me wanting more... read more

Fantastic little bar/pub in ab great location which is only an stone throw away from Liverpool streetn station. My favorite thing about this place is the great selection of Belgian beers they have both on tap and in bottles. The Bruge Zot is for anyone been on the Half Moon brewery tour in Bruge should be a familiar beer and being able to drink that in London is enough to take a trip here. read more

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It's a small bar restaurant that's not really attractive when Walking pass. However, the staffs here are warm and friendly. The bar is a bit crowded but the restaurant is fairly quiet. The food is okay - the duck breast is well cooked. For the desert I order the signature pudding but is a bit disappointed - unlike the cute cup shown in the comments, I have a pudding bathing in a plate of dressing which tastes like condensed milk and overall it's too sweet and lacked of layer. But the overall experience is fine for me. read more

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I am not a coffee drinker, I never have been and I doubt this will ever change. Even though I worked in a coffee shop for three years and can apparently make quite the cappuccino, I struggle to drink more than a mouthful of the stuff before my face screws up and the gag reflex kicks in. Charming I think you'll agree. In spite of this however, I spent the majority of my university days sitting in coffee shops with friends pretending to study. What was I to do if I was going to fit in? How would I achieve acceptance from the cool kids if I wasn't knocking back espresso's and discussing bean blends? It was during these dark days that I discovered my love for all things tea related. The Market Coffee House makes the perfect cup of tea. With upwards of 15 different varieties, this is proper tea as God intended. Firstly the pot arrives, leaves swimming at the bottom. Then the waiter presents you with your strainer and milk and the challenge begins to brew and dilute until you achieve the perfect colour of brown. Delicious! Thankfully The Market Coffee House doesn't stop there and offers a great selection of cakes and biscuits to accompany this brew. Sitting at one of the shops mismatched wooden tables felt so homely that I couldn't resist dunking my sophisticated dark chocolate and almond biscuit into the tea. Maybe this wasn't what the maker had intended for this beautiful creation but take it from me, it's a marriage made in heaven. Oh and I hear they make coffee too... read more

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Charming little restaurant that we had brunch at when we were staying near Liverpool station. The decor is very charming and the food was pretty good including the cappuccino. read more

The English Restaurant - British Near Me - London, XGL

A friend and myself just randomly discovered this place as we felt like a quick coffee and bite. We have been back frequently ever since. It's very small, with long wooden floor boards, and a mish-mash of wooden chairs. I love the fact that you can get a simple slice of toast, or a crumpet. Their daily fresh soups with bread and butter are always hearty and the range of cakes from the Artisan bakery are to salivate over. Also a very good place to wind down for a cup of coffee or a pot of one of their freshly brewed leaf teas. read more

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Whenever friends and family visit, they generally come via the Stansted Express. And what better to refresh the weary traveller than a nice pot of tea and a creamy, jammy scone or two? Luckily one of the best cream teas in London can be had here in the heart of Spitalfields, only a skip and a jump away from Liverpool Street station, where the Stansted trains and buses arrive. I dock the Market Coffee House a couple of stars for being slightly more expensive than it should be, for employing slightly unfriendly staff and for being too damn popular - I can hardly ever get a table at the first time of asking! read more

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This is a brilliant coffee house just on the edge of Spitalfields market. They serve a really great coffee and i love the warm, snug, homely feel the place has with its wooden furniture. It's a perfect place to retreat to after a trek around Spitalfields market. The staff here are friendly and heIpful even when it gets busy on a Sunday lunch time. I love relaxing here with an English crumpet and honey watching the world go by. read more

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After a day of shopping around Sptialfields Market, we were looking for a little pick me up & Market Coffee House fit the bill perfectly Friend got a simple Mint Tea but she's super picky about the steeping & they took on her pickiness w/out a hitch - perfectly steeped cuppa Belgian Hot Chocolate for me - this was milky, creamy, dark, chocolaty & uber delish w/ unmelted gloops of chocolate in the bottom of the cup. Score! Busy, energetic Pub setting w/ lots of people enjoying coffees, teas & snacks. There were delish offerings of cakes that we were SO tempted to try & were it not for upcoming dinner rezzies, that cake would have been *mine* Market Coffee House serves proper pub fare AND offers Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner INCLUDING Afternoon Tea! Woot!! Given we were there on a Sunday, they had a Sunday Roast offering on their Specials Menu ... Can't wait to come back! read more

Scene 1: A biting cold Saturday morning in an East London market (Laura and Lizzie have been up for far too long, and it's only 9am. Setting up Yelp booth at Spitalfields Market. A burst of red seen against the cold industrial gray. Cardboard boxes strewn about.) Laura: Coffee. Immediately. (Mumble, grumble in the form of shouldigogetussome?) Lizzie: Yes. You know what I want. Laura: Yep. I've never been to Market Coffee House, you? Lizzie: Nope. Give it a go (Laura briskly walks from Spitalfields Market to Market Coffee House.) Scene 2: Market Coffee House, warm brown pub-like interior juxtaposed by shiny silver espresso machine. Fantastically rude, skinny and Shoreditch-stylish barristas fluffing about behind the counter. Laura: I'll have a small Americano and a filter coffee Barrista: They're the same thing. Laura: ... Barrista: ... Laura: Ok. I'll have two of those... Barrista: That'll be £3.20... Laura: (Hands over exact change... considers asking for a receipt then thinks twice, worried about the eyes of death that might shoot into her soul...) Thanks. (Walks away in awkward silence) Scene 3: Back at the Market Laura: Here's your, um, coffee. Lizzie: Is it an Americano or filter? Laura: Yes. ... don't worry, it's going to be amazing. Lizzie: How do you know? Laura: The barristas are assholes... in that "this coffee is going to rock your world" sort of way that only amazing coffee shops can pull off. It was pretty hot. Lizzie: The coffee or the barristas? Laura: Both. (Lizzie and Laura silently sip filtered-Americano-nectar of the Gods and big happy smiles appear in rapid succession.) End Scene read more

Brrrrr.... Sitting in this coffee house is as cold as the reception you get from its staff. It's a shame as I actually enjoyed the good value for money coffee and the tempting array of treats on the menu. Boxes ticked: - lots of seating - only £1.70 a coffee - table service - 2 very clean and well kept loos - mouthwatering, eye-popping cakes - close to great moochy pooching areas (great shops for browsing) - tasty coffee Boxes left unticked: - shiver me timbers it's chilly in here, and the door is closed - erm, I'm sorry you are serving me and it's one of life's great tragedy's that I'd like a coffee - cash only - no wifi read more

This was like a 5£ via Uber from Wombats Hostel. I ordered the oysters for appetizer and fish and fries for my entree. However, I substituted the french fries for a side salad. The fish batter was cooked to perfection. Ambiance is super private in the booths. They have curtains separating you from the table behind you. We sat on the first floor. This was our last dinner in London and we made a good choice! read more

The English Restaurant - Substituted the fries for salad. Fish and salad. - British Near Me - London, XGL

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A coffee shop bathed in wood panels, like a sober version of a victorian pub with luscious cakes and snacks and great coffees with milk so smooth it tastes as though it has been strained through silk. What's not to like? Oh, even better it is right in the heart of Spitalfields so as you enjoy a non tacky Olde Worlde Experience you are somewhere the history isn't some tourist conceit and you are a real part of it. read more

I've always liked this place and stop by for a coffee every time I am near the market. HOWEVER, last week it was biting cold out. I popped in for a coffee and I noticed the inside clearly divided into a restaurant area and a cafe area. Has it always been like that? I went to order a coffee and asked if I could sit at a table, but I was told I could only sit in the "cafe" section, which was full up. The "restaurant" section was completely empty, not a single diner. So even though 2/3rds of the place was empty, I had to go back out in the cold, when my whole intention was to get a coffee to have a little sit-down with a book in a cafe I have always enjoyed. I don't know if this is a more recent change or I somehow never noticed, but I was really, really irritated. I mean, it was like 3 in the afternoon! Who goes for a sit-down dinner then anyway? Why would you have 2/3's of your cafe set for dinner and off limits to coffee-and-cake inclined afternoon patrons? I have to give it 3 stars because the coffee is quite good. I might pass through for a take-away drink in the future, but what a waste of a building as far as seating goes. I guess it is trying to be more of a restaurant now, but I won't bother going. The menu looked kind of pricey and the cloth napkins etc. were a big turn-off. The nice thing about this place was the rustic feel...really destroyed by the linen and rude people. A good case of a business needing to make up it's mind about what it is. Fine dining establishment or coffee house? read more

So I've been here a couple of times and I always come away with the same thoughts in my mind. The food is superb, I've tried a few different bits off the menu now, and whether it's from he sea or whether it's from a field it's cooked beautifully. The staff there are always very pleasant and happy, though sometimes due to the layout of the place if you're round the corner at the back you may find yourself unable to get the immediate attention of someone. The sticking point I seem to hit though is it does feel expensive. Starters are round the £10 mark, Mains are £15-20 'before' you request the addition of sides such as potatoes or vegetables which are about 4.50-6.50 per side (if you were having multiple sides though then it would certainly be sharing them). This establishment of foodie delights is most definitely a joy to enjoy, and it's probably the northern boy in me, or more specifically my northern salary that means I wouldn't be able to make this a regular thing read more

The bar has amazing atmosphere with a great history to it's restoration. I was stunned by the bread pudding! I am not a bread pudding kind of person but this was delectable! A yummy cinnamon, sugary, creamy goodness which was topped with a custard sauce. The only downside was it was served so hot it took forever for me to eat it. The staff were wonderful. Thank you! #eatinglondon read more

The English Restaurant - Wonderful historic bar in East End. Great story to the bar, ask the owners! - British Near Me - London, XGL

I stumbled across this place as I was searching for a burger late one night. At the time, it got around 4 stars on Yelp and I was hungry so I took a chance and I'm so glad I did. I didn't expect to find a French inspired menu or such a great wine list because of the name. I went with the set menu and a half bottle of wine. The amuse Bouche was a wonderful Salmon late. Lovely and delicate flavors. My appetizer was a crab cake, crisp, with spinach and hollandaise. My entree was very good as well, steak with frites and béarnaise sauce with Dijon dressed greens. Even the dessert was phenomenal, bread pudding. I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

Great little coffee shop, nice place to hang out and read a book or catch up wit a friend. They do really good coffee and even better gingerbread cake with lemon icing, yummy. The interior has an otherworldly feel about it, with it's wooden chairs and counter. They have old tea caddies behind the counter that my grandmother used to have. The atmosphere is so very relaxed and the staff are oh so lovely. The last time I was here I was sitting beside a couple who wouldn't stop kissing, it was sort of annoying but I guess that makes it a good place to come on a date?! In a way I guess it is the sort of cafe you would imagine being featured in a romantic film, perhaps it has. read more

Quaint little pub in London. Nothing fancy, but the servers were friendly and the food was tasty. Good place to stop for a pint and a tasty dinner. Heard the bread pudding was great, but I didn't have room to try it. Filled up on beer and lamb. read more

I love the atmosphere here, both inside or the coffeehouse and out. Inside is cozy and warm with all the dark wood ad decor. But my favourite is when I get a seat outside of the place. They are hard to come by however, and sometimes you have to wait a bit. But the wait is well worth it. Those tables outside are some prime people watching real estate, let me tell you. I'll always love coming here for a tea or coffee. But call me a tea snob, because I'm really not that impressed with their tea selection here. They have a good variety but to be honest, none of them really sound very good. I always end up just getting peppermint. Supposedly the coffee house just served market coffee before but just about six months ago started serving dinner. I'll be sure to pop in sometime and try it out. read more

Situated in the busy spitalfields area of city workers meets Shoreditch this cute little wooden house serves a good coffee. Often I find that coffee chains make very weak coffee and I am usually disappointed. But not here! The coffee is of a good strength and if you ask for a double espresso that's exactly what you get. However you can queue for a while - so do be patient. The best thing is you can sit outside, people watch and absorb all the energy of the area. I love ordering crumpets with honey, sitting back and watching the world go by. Alternatively inside is like sitting in someone's farmhouse kitchen. Big and small wooden tales, all shared, no table ownership so it feels like family meal time! A must on the weekdays or weekends. read more

One of the few places seemingly untouched by the terrible development of Spitalfields Market. What a contrast to all those chains which have sprung up all around this area! So comforting to be able to slip back into the good old days over a delicious cup of coffee (one of the best cappuccino's I've had in ages - proper creamy froth, not some watery foam which dissolved by the time you make it back to your table). My friend and I shared a couple of cakes which looked and tasted as if they were baked by someone's grandmother - just lovely. The place is reasonably large and customers are encouraged to share tables. I hope the Market Coffee House will still be here for a long time yet. read more

This is the kind of coffee shop that I want to own. Perfect for an escape from the cold, the traditional and rich interior is unpretentious yet stylish and cool, warm and inviting, with an instantly intellectual and high quality feel. The coffee is served strong and hot in large solid mugs, just as it should be. Not the largest of coffee shops and with its fantastic location just next to Spitalfields Market, you are lucky if you can find a seat. But hang around for a table because it is well worth the wait. read more

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With it's creaky wooden floorboards, old rickety tables & chairs, Market Coffee House is a comforting place to sit, read and generally hide from the hubbub of Spitalfields. This calming retreat has a great selection of homemade cakes, crumpets, coffee (they even have soya milk) and hot chocolate. Generally, and predictably, busier during the Sunday Market, you might have to battle to get a seat, but it's worth it. And if it's cold & raining outside I can't think of a better, more cosy venue to warm up. read more

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I give this 4 stars and I haven't even tried to food yet. I've been once but definitely plan to come back. I just immediately fell in love with the place because of the bar. Coming from mainland Europe, it's been hard to find a bar that's no busy pub, expensive posh place or loud dark place where you can't have a proper conversation. Stumbling upon The English Restaurant by coincidence, I felt I found what I had been looking for: a small bar area with some good Belgian beers, where people were just occupying the few tables AND I read they have live music in the evening. It was very basic, but intimate, and especially for a Friday evening after work: relaxing for a drink. I barely hang out in hipster Shoreditch but I do plan to come back to this bar and maybe try to food next time! read more

The jam here is amazing! I had a cream tea here and the jam made all the difference - just divine! Nice tea, but I preferred their coffee. The service, though a little slow, was friendly. A lovely place to spend an afternoon catching up with friends. The pretty interior and mismatched furniture lends a cosy and relaxing feel to this coffee shop. Charming place. read more

Was drawn in here at 9pm on a Friday night by live jazz/French cabaret mix music. Interesting interior consisting of rich, deep colours and wood-panelled booths. Having tried the house white, we decided to try our luck on a bottle of their Gewürtztraminer from Alsace (~ £30) -- sensational! The starter menu felt quite limited if you weren't interested in seafood. The mains menu made up for that with game, fish, pies and decent veggie options on offer. For starter, we ordered the deep-friend oysters to share -- good but the side sauce was a little sweet and a tadge too thick. For main, my friend ordered the venison saddle and I ordered the guinea fowl. The venison was to die for.. melted in your mouth. It would have been even better if the sides were more complementary (they were spinach and wafer thin potato lattices). My main, the guinea fowl was good, but was smothered in a gloopy gravy sauce that just had way too much cornflour in it. We also ordered a side of chip wedges (fabulous!) and dessert (good but not memorable -- literally!) The service was generally very good. The only caveat was being interrupted every time our glasses ran dry to be asked whether or not we wanted our wine topped up -- with a bottle sitting at the table, the answer was always going to be yes! For one starter, two mains, one dessert and a bottle of wine the bill came to about £110 (including a 12.5% tip). Somewhat pricey for the quality of the food, but we had a good time and would return. read more

Great wine list, lamb shank melts in your mouth. Bread and butter pudding is a must. Service very good, cool ambiance

Surprisingly not expensive, considering the area and other alternatives! Fan of wood, cakes and coffee, then this is the place for you, lots of small intimate tables all around the cafe. They do serve good coffee, with the usual array of latte to flat white but they actually make it well unlike so many cafes around the area. A much better alternative to other coffee houses around spitalfields, not so good as nude, but I prefer the atmosphere here read more

Very disappointed by the food at this place. Tons of great restaurants in the area, don't waste your time or money on this one. Seated promptly, service was friendly, but the food was a real shame. Three of us ordered the catch of the day (fish and chips), but the fish was way over-fried, the less were not fresh, and the restaurant didn't even have tartar sauce. The chips were fine, but not enough to make up for the fish. Two others had the Sunday roast (one chicken, one beef) and they were slightly better, but still not great. Too bad. Had hoped for better. read more