No matter whether you’re looking for trendy British cuisineor something a little more casual, Holborn and Clerkenwell both sport a number of restaurants that will impress everyone, from parents to first dates.
Clerkenwell definitely has become a bit of a hub for seriously seasonal British restaurants. Foxlow is one such place, and is a meat eater’s paradise. You’ve got grass fed British flat iron steaks, free-range fried chicken, short rib Wednesdays, and on Mondays you can take your own beer in. Now that’s our kind of place.
You could walk past Bird of Smithfield very easily. It’s an unassuming shop front in a Georgian townhouse, but in the inside are two bars, a private dining room and a glorious, hidden roof terrace with views over Smithfield. The menu changes monthly and features plenty of fish, a British take on seasonal eating, and hearty puddings. One for a long slow evening.
If you’re looking for a spot to impress the parents, then the grand European café style of The Delauney is a great find. From seriously tiered afternoon teas to pre-theatre meals, the white linen and suited and booted waiting staff can’t fail to impress London visitors.
It might not look like much from the outside but Asadal is authentic Korean food through and through. Way before Korean fried chicken and kimchi took off, Asadel was here. Pop in for traditional bibimbap, Korean hotpots and barbeque action. Don’t miss the crispy pork dumplings.
