Reviews Wringer + Mangle

Last month, I was lucky enough to head down to Wringer and Mangle Spitalfields and preview their new menu. Upon arrival, one of the waiters greeted me with an orange short welcome drink-‘Local’s only.’ This is Wringer and Mangle’s take on an Aperol Spritz; in this short glass Stoli Vodka, Aperol, Montenegro, Cinzano 1757 Sweet Vermouth, Segura Viudas Brut Reserva was used poured over some ice. The month of September was relatively still warm, so the Local’s only was a great cocktail to have in my hand. After the long day of work I had, I was definitely in need of something refreshing to sip on. So how is this different from an average Aperol Spritz? I would say that the Local’s only is sweeter and has more fizz than the average Aperol Spritz. I almost find Aperol spritz to normally be quite bitter but Wringer and Mangle have nailed this, although I was not expecting anything less from their award-winning mixologists. Our table was not quite ready yet, so I enjoyed my drink and mingled in conversation. The table was finally ready and all guests were seated, once seated I found in front of me a beautiful handwritten place card. This was a nice touch and I felt as if an old friend had invited me to dinner, this definitely gave a great first impression. Wringer and Mangle pride themselves of having a home-cooked style, which I can agree with, as freshly baked bread arrived in a Brown paper bag as a sharing starter. Tearing the paper bag I felt the warm residue of steam hit my hand whilst releasing the aroma of the sweet smelling bread. I have to say that this is probably one of the yummiest bread I have ever eaten. The top layer is crusty and hard on the outside with the centre being very dewy, soft and sweet. Mixed with olive oil and sun-dried tomatoes this was the business. My main starter was the crispy pigs head croquette in tartar sauce with apples and radishes. I always love to try something different and pig’s head sounded like something I should choose, so why not. With a crispy surface, this once bitten into meets the shredded pig’s head centre, which was well seasoned and went down a treat, especially when smothered in the tartar sauce. I regrettably did not choose the 50-degree cooked salmon but was able to sneak a bite from my friend. Divine! Just divine, cooked at 50 degrees the salmon retains a dewy and moist texture and appearance but tastes like cooked salmon. This is a must try and is the highlight of the menu. For my main, I decided to take the Merlot braised beef cheeks with red cabbage and celeriac. The Merlot in the beef really aided in adding flavour and making the beef rich in taste. The beef was well cooked and effortlessly melted in my mouth, I just wish there was some mash or potatoes that would have accompanied the beef as it was not too filling. The main was paired with house red wine, but I am a white wine lover, so I opted for Pinot Grigio house white wine which was on the sweeter side but was paired well with the dinner options. For dessert, I chose the red and black fruits, elderflower curd, chia granola. To be honest, I am not really a dessert kind of girl, so I didn’t end up finishing the dessert but it was refreshing and had a sweet infused taste of fruit followed by a sour taste of the curd and crunchy texture of the granola. Overall, I enjoyed my dining experience at Wringer and Mangle, they achieved the laid back and home-style cooking feel which they were trying to convey, and the food tasted very natural and not too saturated. Price: ££ What to wear: Casual (I just wore a jumper and jeans) Ambience: Home-style cooking with a laid-back style

Nice decor & space, good vibes, my food was nice but not amazing - staff friendly, but brunch service a bit sluggish unfortunately. A stones throw from London Fields and Broadway Market. Cool outside space which would be good in the summer / warmer months :)

Amazing decor, chilled vibe and attentive service. The salads were somewhat bland, though, but I will be back for the eggs and the atmosphere.

Wringer and Mangle is a beautiful restaurant in London Fields with a shabby chic decor in a converted warehouse. The space is expansive with the restaurant area at the front and a huge bar area at the back with a lovely outside terrace. We loved the potted plant, climbing vines and laundry themed decor in the restaurant, which made it look pretty funky! Our meal started with the Aubergine and Mozzarella Croquettes with tomato and basil sauce (£5). We were delighted to receive three huge croquettes packed with a filling which were such a bargain for the price. We were similarly impressed with the Charcuterie Plate (£8) with three different meats and cheese, warm slightly toasted bread, delicious butter and olives! I felt rather spoilt with this delicious selection and everything tasted so fresh. We opted for the Pea Risotto with lemon thyme, parmesan and crispy asparagus for mains, which was another generous portion. The risotto was creamy (but not sickly) and the addition of the asparagus gave it an excellent texture. The 8oz Grilled Sirloin Steak (£22.50) was served with grilled asparagus, chips and truffle hollandaise . The steak was cut into slices, perfectly cooked and the hollandaise sauce was amazing. Similarly to the risotto, we loved the addition of the asparagus which you do not normally get with steak dishes. It was a Saturday evening so it was clearly cocktail time and, priced at £10, we had few! We had the Hoxton Fizz: Hoxton Pink Gin, fresh English raspberries, soda water and prosecco which was served Spirtz style. The Passion Spice: Bacardi Anejo Cuatro, raspberry puree, lemon juice, oregat, saffron and passion fruit foam was amazing! It was served bright pink and was so refreshing without being too sweet. Second round (which we had for dessert) included the Orient Express: Bombay Sapphire Gin, lemon & lime sherbet, mandarine juice, cardamome syrup, blueberries and vanilla syrup. Similarly to the Passion Spice it was brightly coloured and looked pretty damn awesome. The Santiago Swizzle: Bacardi Anejo Cuatro, lime juice, caster sugar, passion fruit, pineapple, mint and ginger beer was their take on a mojito. This cocktail went down very well! Wringer and Mangle is a beautiful restaurant serving great food and cocktails and has an amazing terrace area. It has a laid back atmosphere but still offers something different. We would love to return for the bottomless brunch between 11-4 on a Saturday which is £15pp unlimited bubbles with any brunch dish! The Sunday Roasts look pretty epic too. If you are looking for a great restaurant in London Fields, this is it!

We were recommend this venue by friends. We had a lovely experience. The staff were welcoming and efficient. The food was really good and served quickly. The venue is quirky and has a relaxed feel with lots of gorgeous furniture and pictures. We are looking forward to trying the Sunday Roast ... 5 stars from us

It was really busy when we turned up for a late roast but the staff, though surprisingly casually dressed, were really accommodating. We ended up sitting outside which is a really nice space with big heaters so we weren’t cold at all. The roasts were all fab. The porchetta was fatty but it’s pork belly so to be expected. The sides were good and the gravy too. The beef was really nice and pink. I ordered a kids portion which was plenty of food and half the price with a cauliflower cheese which was massive. The wine was also good. I’m informed the bottomless brunch here is also great and I’m looking forward to trying it. Overall I don’t have a bad word to say about this place

27 of us celebrated our friends birthday here on Sunday with a delicious roast. The food was excellent, the service was impeccable and the staff were super friendly. Really lovely atmosphere and yummy cocktails. Can’t wait to come back again A*******

This is such a good find. was recommended by a friend and they didn't fail to deliver. I first went with a group of friends, waiters and team were attentive with great knowledge of cocktails and gin! went back last week with my boyfriend for a Sunday roast. great vibe and the restaurant was busy but the team were on hand topping drinks, and made great recommendations off the menu. cant wait to go back with the girls for bottomless brunch! well done Wringer and Mangle. great East London haunt.