St. John Bread And Wine
94-96 Commercial Street, E1 6LZ - London
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Serves great coffee
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Serves great dessert
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Has great wine list
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Good for solo dining
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Quite Special experience of European cuisine. First-timer for Cods Roes and Ox Tongue and meat of Mutton!
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The St John brand doesn’t really need any new endorsements. It’s one of the most iconic restaurant groups in London. This was my first visit to any of their establishments, and I had high expectations . I started with the smoked eel with pickled cucumber. Probably my favourite dish of the evening. The mutton with chard and anchovy was a bit of a mixed bag- the mutton was delicious but IMO the accompaniments didn’t go very well with the meat. Dessert was bread and butter pudding, oldie but goldie.They have an interesting selection of cocktails and wines too. I tried the Fergroni, but tbh it wasn’t anything special. I did like the other wines by the glass. Servers were all lovely and helpful.
Overall verdict: good but I wasn’t blown away.
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I love the atmosphere, which is nice and clean. I had a lunch, so the restaurant was not crowded at that moment. Highly recommend to make a reservation in advance.
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Brilliant food. The dishes are not elaborate and benefit from a focus on good taste. They succeed in this extremely well.
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ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! Do not miss this spot in London, recommend anything on the menu, perfect to taste a bit more of traditional English cuisine. A beautiful dive in the English gastronomic culture that doesn’t absolutely leave you disappointed.
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I remember hearing of this restaurant back when we had cable and Anthony Bourdain was alive and well. So glad that I finally made it to LDN and had a chance to venture and try this, even if it wasn’t the original restaurant. It was just as good, though!
Interesting menu - if I had to do it over again I wouldn’t be so adventurous. With this menu it was easy. We had fried pig’s tail - def what it is - a decadent fried pig tail. And some standard English fare like this lamb roast that was excellent.
I would come here just for their excellent wine selection and bar service. I had the best martini I had during my entire stay in London and another great cocktail - the owner’s version of an Negroni. Can’t remember the name but it was clever and cute.
Ended with gooseberry fool - I feel like you only hear of it in books. 🤓
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Visiting from the U.S., 4th time visiting St. John's. A great farm to table restaurant featuring British food of the highest quality, and a great wine list (emphasizing small vineyard French Rhones). Emphasis here is all on the food, not fancy decor. Knowledgeable, friendly wait staff, and a remarkable menu that changes daily.
July 19 update: Too many good dishes to detail, but the lamb heart, Bread and green sauce was a standout. Same for the Beet root, cabbage and creme fraiche, and the buttermilk custard and fresh cherry desert. All stunning. We eat at St. John multiple times every time we visit London, and it never disappoints -- it always surprises. In good ways.
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This place was recommended by a local business partner during our visit from the US. The server was great and helped us pick some menu items she thought we would enjoy. The food and atmosphere were great, and we truly enjoyed the meal.
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Unique food and interior style, reduced to essentials. Intriguing simplicity. Modernized British classics and regional specialties of great taste and quality. Portions are generous, sharing is encouraged.
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Came here by myself as I had quite a few hours to myself during a visit to London for the weeks . Always wanted to visit one of the locations and I can safely said I am so glad I made the decision. I ate the sweetbreads which were perfection, actually the best sweetbread dish I’ve ever eaten in my life. Anchovy toast and greens were on the side which were also both excellent. Would come back here again in a heartbeat. Thanks!
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Features & Services
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Brunch reservations recommended
Lunch reservations recommended
Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
High chairs available
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