Menu The Talented Mr Fox drinks menu at least did not disappoint, we chose a Notting Heels made with Tanqueray gin, Cointreau, cranberry and ginger tonic £9 and an Aperol Spritz £10 to sip whilst deciding the menu. Heavily oozing with sweet rum sauce, the yeast cake was the only serious food envy moment of the night. The latest venue is Old Compton Brasserie on Old Compton Street. A fantastic achievement for a wonderful site which has set the benchmark for the Dirty Martini brand. In a city where fried seitan is now almost as sought after as flank…. All-day options include pigs in blankets with creamy mash and onion jus, truffle roast chicken and kedgeree Scotch eggs with curried mayo. A thriving metropolis of several million people with a global reach and a worldly outlook, London is at its heart a series of small, interconnected villages with the framework and infrastructure of a modern city joining them together, yet seldom denying each its own distinctive character.
Sample cocktails named for famed Soho locals such as Karl Marx, Regina Fong and Muriel Belcher. Cocktails from award-winning mixologist Talented Mr Fox, contemporary British food and artwork that reflects Soho's history set the tone at Old Compton Brasserie. For those who can tolerate chaos the service should not be a problem, otherwise you are forewarned. Art lovers should make a beeline for the National Gallery and the Tate Modern. Also when choosing wine, it was more of a game of short straws where all the straws are short. Old Compton Brasserie is a brand new Cafe, Bar and Brasserie Restaurant bringing together the beloved characteristics of Soho.
Major sights like the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace are on most visitors' itineraries, but no matter what your interests, you'll probably find something here. What comes to my attention when I stumble across some this week? The venue is split into three zones bar, restaurant and mezzanine curved around the horse shoe bar, which acts as the focal point of the venue. Combined with an imaginative cocktail menu from award-winning mixologist, The Talented Mr Fox, Old Compton Brasserie is perfect for anything from a casual work lunch or coffee break, to an indulgent birthday celebration. Closer to the Thames, Chinatown's narrow and teeming lantern-lit lanes spill onto the expansive hub of glitzy Leicester Square. Private Hire Sometimes I read the news, and sometimes I don't. For two people sharing 3 courses and bottle of wine, the price per person is circa £60 plus service.
An original infinity mirror light installation encapsulates the essence of Soho nightlife whilst stained glass and hand painted murals provide splashes of colour. We at Vada popped in to try out what this new restaurant is like. A point on the salad: heritage tomatoes are vibrant and varied in colour, the best way to show off their best feature is to drizzle lightly with a good extra Virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, not douse with a creamy sauce hiding their glorious technicolour. Dessert choices increased the overall average of the food offerings, with a Chocolate Orange Mousse £7 , and dare-we-state the best Rum Baba £7 in London. In the southern part of the neighbourhood lies Chinatown, with its multitude of delicious and affordable restaurants. Cocktails pay homage to Soho legends like Ronnie Scott and Paul Raymond - an ode to the 'King of Soho', it's made with champagne, strawberry, white chocolate, and verjus and served in a faux fur jacket flute.
Our new identity 8 February 2019 We have recently completed our rebrand and site refresh with local design studio. Vegans will also enjoy a selection of plant-based dishes such as The vegan bacon and cheeseburger; as well as fresh charred vegetables with chilli hummus and hazelnut dressing. Cocktails all around the £10 price point and carbs mac n cheese, and rum baba cake stood out as our favourite parts of the meal from an otherwise average modern British menu. Art fans will notice the Anna Laurini paintings, and other pop art including of Kate Moss and Twiggy, adorning the walls. Old Compton Brasserie Old Compton Brasserie aim to serve up modern British food with cocktails created by The Talented Mr Fox. Poised to be the neighbourhood's newest artistic outpost, guests will enjoy cocktails from an award-winning mixologist and contemporary British food in a relaxed yet creative setting.
We look forward to future projects and hopefully many more awards! Working alongside local artists, Grapes concept was to strip back the existing shell exposing all ductwork, aged plaster and brick and to insert a floating mezzanine giving customers an authentic dining experience. Service We were surprised to find that even on a Tuesday night, the venue was completely packed. For shopping enthusiasts, Soho is not only the home of London's greatest concentration of boutique shops, but also the most strategic place to set off on a tour of the world's most celebrated department stores. We also witnessed the table next to us had their mains arrive before their starters. If military history's your thing, don't miss the Cabinet War Rooms.
This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalised advertising. The seasonal menu features contemporary, British favourites such as Spatchcock chicken and Kedgeree Scotch eggs with curried mayo; the ultimate Club Sandwich; and pressed pork belly with colcannon mash and Bramley apple sauce. The meat was good but not great, but the moreish mac n cheese was devoured with gusto. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. With a large bar and lounge area, guests can also enjoy the inventive cocktail menu curated by the Talented Mr Fox. Our new brand mark reflects the year of our practices establishment. A long-standing pie and mash shop in London has closed because it refused to offer a vegan alternative.
The studio also produced our new website to perfectly fall inline with our ongoing practices aspirations and market position. Exploring the rich tapestry of Soho, each cocktail tells a story with their bold and unique ingredient combinations. Old Compton Brasserie emulates a cosy, chic atmosphere encased within exposed brick walls. Poised to be the neighbourhood's newest artistic outpost, guests will enjoy cocktails from an award-winning mixologist and contemporary British food in a relaxed yet creative setting. The go-to district for a good time in London, Soho hosts a wealth of world-class theatres and a compelling lineup of cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs. After ordering a bottle we were told 5 minutes later it was out of stock, only to be recommended another, which after another 5 minutes transpired was also out of stock.
Overall thoughts For a relaunched venue in the middle of a buzzing London food scene, the interior is well executed, but service left us concerned, perhaps this will improve over time. One of the most cosmopolitan and dynamic destinations on earth, for centuries the British capital has been on the forefront of whatever has been deemed cutting edge, en vogue, and topical. In short the scene the is perfectly set for dinner. . Finally settling on a maetierra dominum Rioja Gavanza reserva 2013. For us this meant waiting a long time for between being given menus and being able to place an order with anyone.
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