Reviews The World's End Market - The World's End Distillery

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Dawn Dale
+5
Excellent lunch - the goats cheese starter is amazing. Also had the burger which was yum. My friend had steak tartare and lamb chops. He said both were delicious. It is pricey but you do get what you pay for here. Highly recommend
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Mauro Pisano
+5
Great food , the steak and the starters are amazing ! The staff is very professional and friendly ! Definitely recommend it !
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Mathias le Fèvre
+5
Most amazing meat I have ever had. Perfect wine list as well 👌🏼 The service is spot on ✅
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Helen Crowdey
+5
Went for brunch on Sunday - absolutely lovely- really friendly staff and the best Eggs Benedict I've had for a long time.
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Samantha Oswald
+5
We recently celebrated my son’s 21st here - nothing was too much trouble. Food is amazing & good value for town! Service/staff lovely. No problem bringing table decs & cake 🎂 Great bar area if you just want cocktails 🍸 & oysters 😋
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Sue Hallam
+5
Great place to eat especially if you like a lovely juicy steak or a nice piece of fish. Staff very attentive.
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Franck Ribière
+5
perfect cocktails ! perfect meat ! perfect wine list !
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Laura Lashes Wilkinson
+5
Lovely place, friendly attentive staff and amazing cocktails. 👌
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Joanne Pattinson
+5
Lovely pub with friendly staff and great cocktails
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Agnieszka Jarosińska
+5
Great place on a map of Chelsea ! Definitely I'll come back! :)
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Lizzie Louise
+5
Love this place � food drinks staff all fabulous
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Zeze Freitas
+5
One of the BEST. Nice, cozy and Awesome place to eat snd drink.
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Donna Haden
+5
Fantastic experience. Beautiful cocktails, food was amazing! Oysters and lobster a real treat! The service we were made to feel special! A great find! We will definitely be back !
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Rita Adhiambo
+5
Absolutely amazing the food was brilliant, the atmosphere and I would recommend it to anyone.
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The City Lane
+4
The World’s End is a Grade II listed public house in Chelsea dating back to 1897, and it was most recently renovated in 2015 as The World’s End Market. We were invited to try out the special meat focused menu, the result of a partnership with world-class Spanish meat connoisseur, José Gordón.
Nov 05, 2017
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Becky B Croft
+4

Failed vegan, flakey vegetarian, I'm sorry cute, little fluffy bundles, you just taste too damn good to forego, and I have painstakingly endeavoured to do so on several occasions.

Firmly giving into temptation, I have to say, I would travel to the end of the world for a decent steak or burger, so when I was invited along to try a set menu boasting the best meat on the planet, from the amazing and highly exclusive José Gordón, I hopped, skipped and jumped at the chance, to get my carnivorous jaws stuck into high quality produce.

The Worlds End Market , located on the Kings Road, Chelsea, in a beautiful grade two listed building, has collaborated with José Gordón, to bring lucky dinners a culinary, Spanish, meat experience like non other. The venue itself has a smart/casual vibe, with a handful of tables, a bar area, large windows making full use of natural lighting and Ninth Seal artworks hanging throughout.


Another striking edition to the venue is the open kitchen, and the meat market set to the side, reminding me of Novikov in Mayfair.

Staff are smartly dressed, polite and welcoming, setting off a feeling of professionalism, yet familiarity of being a regular at the establishment, even though it was my first visit.

Once seated, and menus at the ready, our innovative cocktail maker made a bold decision of informing us he would be grabbing the 'Bull by the horns', taking control of what cocktails we shall be receiving, with a full explanation of each along the culinary journey. Being a woman who knows what she wants, and holding a strong aversion towards surprises, this was a tad nerve wracking, but mostly, unnecessarily so.

First up, an espresso martini (of course) but with a twist. Homemade vanilla syrup, shaken with one crushed cardamom, finished with a strawberry and violet mist, decorated beautifully with a single strawberry and edible pearl. For my palate, the cardamom was a tad over powering, but I can see the imaginative appeal, with the spice complimenting the strength of the coffee.


Starters quickly followed. A large portion (perfect for sharing) 72 hour slow roasted, premium Ox Tongue, cooked and charcoal grilled, served with olive oil and salt, topped with mini gherkins and a requested side order of bread.


Premium Ox, Steak Tartar, served with two crusty slices of bread. Usually, I would avoid such dishes, as I am not a huge fan of raw meats, but the flavours were so perfectly balanced that I found myself almost finishing the whole plate. You can taste the difference, lightly seasoned, not hindering the natural flavours. Flavoursome quality, forever changing how I feel about steak tartar, in the most positive way.


Cocktail number two arrives *yay*. Another innovative spin on a classic, which is my favourite of the night. A simple Daiquiri, based on a light rum, shaken with a sprig of lemon thyme, a float of Malbec wine, served in a frozen 'pony' glass, decorated beautifully. Sweet, without giving an unwanted toothache, and refreshing, complimenting the flavours of the salty, consumed starters.

Now for the Pièce de résistance, the mouthwatering delight I have been excited for since arriving and browsing the menu, "the best burger in the world". El Capricho Burger, 100 days matured Ox, onion jam, smoked applewood cheese, salad, homemade sauce, with a side order of fries, which I requested to be substituted with the Parmesan truffle oil fries. (Truffle is another of my favourites.)


My plate was empty, which speaks volumes on how delicious this beautifully cooked, bun filled offering was. The meat was juicy, cooked to perfection, (though I would have liked it slightly pinker), moorish, each bite exploding with flavours that I haven't experienced with any other burger. The smokiness of the applewood cheese working its magic along side the tartness of the onion jam, every last ingredient coming together in harmonious indulgence, to create a burger very much deserving of the hype of being dubbed "the best in the world"


The fries were fresh and crispy, with a healthy amount of Parmesan, but I was unable to taste the truffle, which was a disappointment.

Drum roll for the next cocktail, "a wonderful world", a gin sour on Tanquarey 10, infused with dry hibiscus flowers, combined with liquor 43, homemade peach syrups, shaken with egg whites, and a splash of dry white wine, which was to be enjoyed upstairs in a hidden little gem, The Old fashioned Bar, and what a beautiful added edition this cosy den was.


Much like a warm and welcoming living room, with a working fireplace, and a beautiful bar decked out with premium whiskeys, a view of the kings road, and a stunning little roof top terrace, this is a Chelsea champion, hidden away in a beautifully preserved building offering, a bit of everything, including a themed basement area, which I shall save for another review.


Feeling like the Christopher Columbus of Chelsea, my culinary journey was over. Meats from Spain, cocktails with travelled influenced flavours. Much like Phileas Fogg, I travelled the world, but in much less time, and without leaving the comfort of the Kings Road. A discerning carnivores playground, The Worlds End Market, should be your new burger hang out, with a gourmet twist.
Aug 30, 2017
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Em
+3.5
In a joint collaboation betwen the The World’s End Market and the meat connoisseur himself, José Gordónis, Chelsea is now the home of what they call the world’s best steak. Jose is originally from the Spanish town of Leon and owns his own restaurant El Capricho Proprieto, known of course for its amazing steaks. Needless the say, the steaks found at The World’s End Market are from Spain and are served with love. World’s End Market itself is a beautiful, modern and elegant pub located on King’s Road. It had always been one of my favorite spots to have a drink in but I had never tried the food before.
Apr 14, 2017
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SweervyWine
+4
I finally made it there & was very impressed, food is taken very seriously as is the service. Wine list mediocre but I was told it is being changed and improved. Look forward to going back. Price level is upper medium but well worth the quality of food. I had meat dishes (the Spanish meat burger was awesome) but will try their fresh fish next time. Keep up the good work!
Feb 27, 2017
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Alban
+4.5
Charming little brasserie in Chelsea. Inside a nice building, this place has a very good vibe, groovy music and really polite staff. Everything you would expect from a high standard brasserie. The food was matching that standard. Especially the starters, nicely arranged and super tasteful. We had the goat cheese croquette and the artichoke on mozza and pesto. Great ideas for your own home diners. As a main we settled for the steaks even though this place seems to be big on fish. The truffle oil and parmesan fries are to be tried. Overall a perfect place for a casual date night.
Oct 09, 2016
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Chris Osburn
+4.5
It’s a good feeling when you revisit a place you already like a lot to find it’s even better than you remembered. That was the case when I recently paid a repeat visit to The World’s End Market in Chelsea. The menu’s still great. I loved my starter course of charred Octopus, eggplant puree, chorizo oil, and creamy feta cheese (£9.50), while sharing the cote de boeuf for two served medium rare with salad, choice of fries or mash and choice of sauce (I liked the Bearnaise) was a indulgent treat (around £65, but check to see if it’s still available. I don’t see it on the most recent online menu).
Jul 19, 2016
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Spice It Up With Sam
+4
Nicely styled bar and restaurant with a very interesting menu. It was quite full on a Tuesday night which is a great sign. We were a group of 6-7 people and we ordered a host of starters with wine. The service was prompt and efficient - really liked the carpaccio of Scottish salmon. I followed it up with a Hot Burger which was brilliant with very high quality ingredients and meat. Would definitely want to go back and try a couple of other things on the menu. A big thumbs up to the restaurant management !!

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Apr 23, 2016
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Parisa Kelly
+3.5
Excellent fish here very fresh and the service was lovely. I love the fact the kitchen is open and you can go and see and choose your seafood choices and the cocktail and wine menu was excellent will definitely be returning.
Oct 21, 2015
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SilverSpoon London
+4
As a food blogger I'm often stuffing my face with afternoon tea, tasting menus and cocktails so the opportunity to review healthy food is always welcome especially when it's delicious fresh fish. The World's End Market is located on the eternally stylish King's Road in the building that once housed the historic pub The World's End Distillery.
Jul 15, 2015
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Chris Osburn
+4
I expected a very good – potentially even great – dining experience when I accepted an offer to review newly opened The World’s End Market. I didn’t expect to be wowed though. However, some of the dishes that Kemey and I tried on our Monday night visit did just that and delighted my unsuspecting palate. I was deeply impressed and can easily recommend this King’s Road eatery for anyone seeking quality meal simply prepared with locally or ethically sourced ingredients.

A couple of expertly mixed pre dinner cocktails (an Old Fashioned for me, a Negroni for Kemey) started our night off in the right direction and suggested a fine meal would soon be on its way. Indeed, starter courses thrilled with delicious finesse. I loved the tuna tartar with Moroccan eggplant and cumin mayonnaise (£6.50) as well as the artichoke with buffalo mozzarella and pesto sauce (£7.50).

My Josper grilled Canadian lobster (£26.50, with fries and house salad) pleased immensely while Kemey had no qualms enjoying the whole trout (£17 with fries and house salad) also grilled in the Josper. She substituted the fries for truffle mash (£3.50) though – good call! A glass each of Marlborough Pinot Noir, Tindall Vineyards (£11.50 per 175ml glass) paired superbly with our food.

On another go, I’d be apt to try something from the burger menu. The Truffle Burger (Portobello and shiitake mushrooms, caramelised onion, halloumi) and the Crayfish Roll Burger (crayfish tails, butter, parsley and garlic) both sound particularly appetising.

Service was swift (and our server really knew her wines!) and the plush 1930’s pub/brasserie style dining area with open kitchen and seafood bar on display proved a comfortable and lovely place to dine.

When the restaurant let me down, it was when it didn’t seem to adhere to its own expressed values of giving “food the respect it deserves.” Pineapple juice in the Mai-Tai was an apocryphal travesty. An otherwise perfectly pleasing slice of carrot and orange cake was tarted up a tad too much with a drizzle of strawberry syrup. Save for just a couple of too many tweaks from the kitchen, The World’s End Market would be a more than satisfying setting for any final days feast.
May 11, 2015
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Agirlhastoeat
+3.5
The World’s End Market is the second venture of the Markets Group which opened The Crystal Palace Market restaurant earlier last year. The Group set out to introduce ‘an innovative culinary concept’ to the competitive London restaurant scene by focusing on unfussy cooking using the best quality local ingredients, with the result being primarily grilled fish and meats with classic sauces.

The World’s End Market used to be an iconic pub which has been lovingly restored. Today it retains much of the atmosphere of a good old boozer. The interior design is reminiscent of an early 20th century canteen decorated in cosily hushed greens with a gleaming cocktail bar and easy-listening background music. On a Monday evening the restaurant was uncharacteristically quiet because of an important football game (so we were told by the charming French manager), but the loveliness of the restaurant no doubt can draw in the crowds on other nights of the week. We felt we could easily have spent many an hour drinking from a decent selection of wines, most of which were organic.

The concept at World’s End Market concept centres on ‘locally sourced ingredients’, and although the restaurant does not list the source of all their protein the locavore concept didn’t quite hold true as we saw scallops from the Pacific and prawns from Madagascar. But we tried these for our starters, and we found that we loved the plate of simply grilled scallops (£10.50). Three plump molluscs, with roe intact, were well cooked and served with a zingy dressing. This dish was one of our favourites.

Another starter of huge Madagascan tiger prawns (£11) was just as simple and satisfying: grilled fully in their shells, they were juicy with a full-bodied texture. The process of disrobing them off their armour was part of the joy. Handily we were provided with a little bowl of water and lemon to wash off the dirty job!

For the main course we were asked to come up to the display of meats and seafood perched next to the open kitchen and choose. Any fish available – or meat – can be grilled and served with chips and a sauce. The idea is that customers choose from whatever has come in fresh that morning (in the Crystal Palace site, fishmongers and a butcher are actually part of the operation). On the continent there is nothing original about such market to kitchen approach, but on these British Islands such a ‘concept’ still evokes an element of surprise and awe.

We both chose for our main courses, fillet (7oz - £24) and rib-eye (8oz - £23.50). The menu said it came from Surrey and had been matured for 28 days (the standard supermarket aging time is anything from zero days to three weeks).
Both steaks were well-textured with a robust flavour and tender, albeit a bit overcooked (we asked for medium rare and they came out medium) and were slightly under-seasoned. ‘House’ salads served alongside were a bit average. But the sauces were a true highlight. Peppercorn sauce – lush and fiery, home-made mayonnaise and fresh ketchup to go with the pleasant chips were lovely. The mushroom sauce was also very good, but we would have preferred some chunky pieces of mushrooms in the sauce.

The side dish of truffled mash tasted appropriately umami and yummy, but was ever so slightly lumpy. As for the grilled mixed vegetables, these were a little tower of summery produce.

For dessert our French maitre d’hotel suggested chocolate fondant (£5.50) which came appropriately gooey and rich with chocolate flavour, if less crispy on the outside than we would have liked.

Our other pud of hazelnut and caramel cheesecake (£5.50), served in a jam jar at first appeared too sweet. But with each mouthful, it grew on us and we found it completely addictive. We finished every single crumb of it. With a slightly crunchier biscuit base, the cheesecake would have been perfect.

The World’s End does not however pretend to be fine dining, instead offering simple, but firm favourites of grilled fish and meat, burgers and classic salads. What it did, it did reasonably well, particularly with the delicious seafood starters. Our meat mains were pretty tasty as well, but could have done with slightly less time on the grill. There’s a nice charm to The World’s End Market, with the open kitchen and attentive if slightly stilted service making us feel very much at home. In all, The World’s End Market offers tasty, simple but effective cooking in a comfortable relaxed setting.
May 03, 2015
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Agirlhastoeat
+3.5
The World’s End Market is the second venture of the Markets Group which opened The Crystal Palace Market restaurant earlier last year. The Group set out to introduce ‘an innovative culinary concept’ to the competitive London restaurant scene by focusing on unfussy cooking using the best quality local ingredients, with the result being primarily grilled fish and meats with classic sauces.
Mar 23, 2015
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TheFoodaholic
+4.5
Chelsea still hasn't become one of those cool and hip destination areas yet, especially when it comes to food. I've lived in this part of London now for the past four years and quite frankly, I don't think it will ever become that way inclined. And even if it does, it will take a very, very long time. The area is drowning in a never ending supply of mediocre restaurants, especially of the Italian kind. But actually the King's Road itself is becoming much more main stream and brand driven with its shops, meaning that at some point it will need to change, because the people shopping here won't want a overpriced £10 grilled panini filled with poor produce. Recent openings on the lower end of the King's Road have seen a new restaurant called Rabbit and BRGR.CO (burger chain) open their doors - both of which are very competitively priced (not very Chelsea), so perhaps this change is already starting  Venture a little further up the King's Road in to the World's End area (me neck of the woods) and you'll discover a shiny new restaurant called, The World's End Market . Set on the former site of The Scene,  this new addition is exactly what this part of town has been begging for. Don't get me wrong, this new opening isn't pushing culinary boundaries, but instead it's serving fresh, reliable food (sometimes excellent) at sensible prices - all housed in a cool, edgy dining room, with a swanky bar area to sip on cocktails. From said bar, an espresso martini was terrible (needs some work, quickly), but the mai tai was absolutely perfect and went down a treat. A starter of tuna carpaccio with ginger, jalapeño chilli and coriander dressing was a absolutely stunning plate of food. The fish was beautiful, the juice was zesty and light - it was all a real pleasure to eat. The only problem was, there was hardly any of it. This close up shot may look well portioned, but in reality it really wasn't. Beef up the portion size and The World's End Market are on to a winner with this dish.
Jan 18, 2015
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HerFavFood
+4.5
World's End Market  was previously a nineteenth century ale distillery and then a twenty-first century traditional pub, before being refurbished into the exciting new restaurant it is today. The restaurant opened in December 2014 after the success of their sister restaurant The Crystal Palace Market with head chef Bubker Belkhit . Located on Kings Road which is historically known for it's regal, literary, musical and fashionable residencies, it is now one of the most gentrified and sought after areas in London. We thoroughly enjoyed peeping into all of the quirky shop windows on our walk to the restaurant.
Feb 26, 2015
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London-Unattached
+4
It’s perhaps worth mentioning that the options for vegetarians are quite limited. There are three starters but only one main other than the veggie burger – courgette stuffed with tomatoes, pine nuts and goats cheese. Where The World’s End Market excels is in very good quality meat and fish. The meat is properly aged and stored while the fish is on display with sourcing clearly marked on the menu.
Feb 23, 2015
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Cheese And Biscuits
+4.5
The World's End is a building with a long and distinguished history. Well, a long history. It's been on the map since Chelsea was a small farming village a couple of miles from the old City of London, and became such a landmark that it lent its name to that whole end of King's Road. Oh, and eventually a bus stop. You know you've arrived when you've a bus stop named after you. But the Chelsea of yesteryear was nothing like the playground of oligarchs and oil barons it has become today. The original Five Fields, between Chelsea and Kensington, now the somewhat ironic name of a very fancy restaurant , was a notorious area of crime and deprivation, and even in 1897 when the current building was erected, this was not a smart part of town. In fact, it was pretty rough, and remained fairly working class right up until the 1960s when thrusting young creative types like Mary Quant did for the area in much the same way as the Young British Artists of the 90s did for Shoreditch and Hoxton. So presumably the oligarchs and oil barons are something that Shoreditch and Hoxton have to look forward to in the next 50 years. Lucky them. Anyway, back to Chelsea, and the World's End Market. I admit I only visited the most recent previous incarnation once and found it an unremarkable (and oddly dark) space, making very little of the Victorian gin palace architecture it has been blessed with. Whether you consider the recent revamp as "better" probably depends on what fond memories you have of the old place - I didn't grow up in Chelsea in the 90s and I prefer nice restaurants to Sloney drinking dens, so I quite like the new look. Each to their own. As for the food, well, someone is at least trying hard. An impressive-looking selection of seafood is laid out on ice next to an open kitchen boasting a Josper grill. A good start. Less impressive were the rather underwhelming cuts of meat displayed in the cabinets in the corridor on the way to the toilets - they looked tiny and swamped by the
Mar 05, 2015
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HerFavFood
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World's End Market was previously a nineteenth century ale distillery and then a twenty-first century traditional pub, before being refurbished into the exciting new restaurant it is today. The restaurant opened in December 2014 after the success of their sister restaurant The Crystal Palace Market with head chef Bubker Belkhit.

Located on Kings Road which is historically known for it's regal, literary, musical and fashionable residencies, it is now one of the most gentrified and sought after areas in London. We thoroughly enjoyed peeping into all of the quirky shop windows on our walk to the restaurant.

The restaurant decor itself is ever so slightly less glamorous with it's dark wooden decor, however I believe this is in line with their philosophy and wholesome rustic approach. The room has leather seating and wooden chairs with quirky lighting in addition to a well-stocked bar and impressive fresh fish display.

Would I Want Seconds?

All the food at World's End Market is fresh due to being locally sourced and grilled in a Josper oven for natural flavour, giving you healthy and honest food, how do we know? The manager told us so. He explained that in the winter months, you can expect bigger fish and also a better selection of fish towards the end of week. We felt absolutely spoiled for choice when we laid our eyes on the menu, it all sounded so enticing.

We started with drinks and I ordered a Passion Fruit Martini which came with a shot of prosecco (probably best enjoyed added to the cocktail but for me ended up as an extra drink I wasn't complaining about), my guest asked for a Cosmo which was stronger but less sweet and fruity compared to mine. Both drinks looked and tasted great and we could even see the barman preparing them at the bar.

I later sampled the Lychee Martini which was lovely as it came with two lychees but was rather sweet and I think I preferred the passion fruit.

To start, I ordered the Colchester rock oysters with salsa and added a few drops of tobasco and my guest had the carpaccio of salmon with a side of bread. The oysters were large and served in a huge standing dish full of ice and freshly cut lemon and the salmon was light and nicely dressed on soft bread.

For our mains, we had the whole seabass (today's special) and lobster with home made skinny fries (that were cooked to perfection) and the waitress even asked the chef to crack the lobster for me when I told her I was struggling with my utensils (as she advised that the tail is the best part).

The lobster was an exquisite picture and the taste didn't disappoint, I know some people find lobster to be quite bland but it had flavour due to it being grilled, it had been lightly seasoned and also came with an oil/sauce to add to taste.

My guest's verdict on the seabass was and I quote "The best seabass [she has] ever had", I tasted some too and it was soft and tender and full of grilled flavour. Please note, the seabass is cooked whole, if you are impatient you would have to be very cautious of bones but you're a seasoned foodie, so you already knew that.

For dessert, although we were so full we always find space for sweet stuffs. Being dairy free I opted for the fail safe mango sorbet, it's the right amount of fruity - sweet with a sharp kick and very soft so it melts in the mouth. My guest had the caramel cheesecake which she said had a lovely buttery crumbly base which went perfectly with the caramel and hazelnut flavours.

Could I Afford Seconds?

The Colchester Rock Oysters came in at £2.50 each (4 = £10.00) and the Carpaccio of Scottish salmon with horseradish, shallots, lemon and truffle oil starter was £6.50.

The whole lobster was at the highest end of the costings at £26.00 and the whole seabass was £21.00. For dessert the hazelnut and caramel cheesecake cost £6.50 and ice cream/sorbet is usually £3.80 for 3 scoops (I only had 1 scoop).

So my 3 courses and 2 cocktails cost £55.30 but let's face it I did order some of the priciest dishes on the menu and the cocktails were £7.50 each

My guest's 3 course meal and cocktail came to £41.50 which is decent for what we had but would be more of a treat rather than a regular restaurant visit.

Overall?

After that absolute feast we walked back to the station at snails pace swapping our impressive food photos. Our dishes were incredible and we've heard the tuna and the steak are amazing so we'll be back! The bar also looks as if it would be a great spot to get an after work drink.
Feb 26, 2015
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TheFoodaholic
+3.5
Chelsea still hasn't become one of those cool and hip destination areas yet, especially when it comes to food. I've lived in this part of London now for the past four years and quite frankly, I don't think it will ever become that way inclined. And even if it does, it will take a very, very long time. The area is drowning in a never ending supply of mediocre restaurants, especially of the Italian kind. But actually the King's Road itself is becoming much more main stream and brand driven with its shops, meaning that at some point it will need to change, because the people shopping here won't want a overpriced £10 grilled panini filled with poor produce. Recent openings on the lower end of the King's Road have seen a new restaurant called Rabbit and BRGR.CO (burger chain) open their doors - both of which are very competitively priced (not very Chelsea), so perhaps this change is already starting?

Venture a little further up the King's Road in to the World's End area (me neck of the woods) and you'll discover a shiny new restaurant called, The World's End Market. Set on the former site of The Scene, this new addition is exactly what this part of town has been begging for. Don't get me wrong, this new opening isn't pushing culinary boundaries, but instead it's serving fresh, reliable food (sometimes excellent) at sensible prices - all housed in a cool, edgy dining room, with a swanky bar area to sip on cocktails. From said bar, an espresso martini was terrible (needs some work, quickly), but the mai tai was absolutely perfect and went down a treat. A starter of tuna carpaccio with ginger, jalapeño chilli and coriander dressing was a absolutely stunning plate of food. The fish was beautiful, the juice was zesty and light - it was all a real pleasure to eat. The only problem was, there was hardly any of it. This close up shot may look well portioned, but in reality it really wasn't. Beef up the portion size and The World's End Market are on to a winner with this dish.

Another beautifully presented (and tasting) dish was this sea bass tarter with gherkins and capers. I wasn't entirely sold at first on the gherkin element mixed in to this delicate fish, but it surprisingly worked rather well. It gave a nice tang in the mouth and those salty capers were a dream. The fish was again as good as one could hope for and I can't stress enough how fresh it tasted. The restaurant has a huge selection of fish on display over ice, with just about everything piled on to it. From a wide selection of fresh fish, oysters, whole lobsters and some magnificent prawns (we'll come to those next). The menu here is very much seafood orientated, so do bear that in mind when visiting.

From the grill, I couldn't resist the Madagascan tiger prawns - they ended up being of epic proportions and were some of the finest examples I've eaten for a very long time. Of the four huge prawns, each were the size of the whole of my hand, and were cooked so incredibly well that they couldn't be faulted. The backs of the shell had been sliced open, ready for dissembling, which made such a huge difference in the race to eat these magnificent beauties before anyone on my table got a look in. All main courses come with a side of fries and salad, which makes this dish priced at £18, a very attractive plate of food indeed. Not to mention the added bonus of dipping those prawns into that gorgeous, herb and garlic oil. Order these, you won't be disappointed.

Rib-eye steak was ordered medium rare and arrived with precision perfect cooking. Not an ounce overdone. A solid meat offering which is probably the best you'll find in the this neck of the woods. It could have perhaps carried a little more meaty flavour with it and more age to the cut would have done the trick - or you could just order the T-bone. More sides of chips and salad accompanied, plus a few home-made sauces. The ketchup was excellent, and the mayonnaise lived well up to expectations (if only they could bottle and sell the stuff). For £22.50 too, this really wasn't bad for Chelsea and they certainly don't skimp when it comes to portion sizes on the main courses.

Cheese was from one of the finest places to buy in London - Neal's Yard Dairy. All of which were marvellous. From that light and ethereal brie, right through to that subtle and refined blue. Thankfully no boring crackers were involved, but instead some lovely pieces of bread and a good chunk of sweet quince. My only criticism is that the cheeses were all served a little too cold, which means their flavour can be a little subdued if not left to warm a little, that brie particularly should be oozing on arrival. Otherwise an extra glass of wine and a little more conversation while they warm up to room temperature, isn't exactly a chore.

To satisfy our sweet tooth craving we quickly demolished a delicious caramel and hazelnut cheesecake. Dangerously calorific and smothered in so much caramel it leaves only a longing desire to eat another. Apart from this beauty the dessert menu is on the whole a rather standard affair so don't expect fireworks. Despite a rather cafe inspired dessert menu, The World's End Market is a fantastic new addition to this part of Chelsea. With a solid food offering, cosy bar and prawns to die for it's the perfect place to relax, eat lots of food, and drink good wine till your hearts content. I plan many a long evenings here and so should you, before everyone else finds out about Chelsea's new hidden little gem
Feb 24, 2015
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Athar Hussain
+5
Some of the best steak I've had. Had the ox skirt which was perfectly cooked (charred on the outside and medium rare inside). Wife's burger was amazing, smokey and juicy. The starters were fantastic too. Burrata, beautifully tender chargrilled octopus and Truffle chips had great flavour.
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East London Girl
+4
Fancy eating a type of meat you would not normally try? Fancy trying some exciting meat that came from what is often described as the world’s best farm? Then look no further, because the Jose Gordon menu at The World’s End Market in Chelsea ticks all these boxes! After being talked through the impressive display cabinet of different meat parts of an Ox, we decided to be bold and try some new food! For starters we ordered Ox Tongue and Carpaccio from Entrecote. I was completely surprised at the taste of the Ox Tongue – thin slices which have been slow cooked for 72 hours were extremely tender and were accompanied with some mini gherkins and thinly sliced brown toast. The Carpaccio was really tender and creamy! After some exciting and very interesting starters we were pretty excited to start on the main course. We tried both the El Capricho Burger and the Solomillo De Buey. On the menu underneath the Ox Burger is written ‘we feel that this is possibly “the best burger in the world”’ and whilst this is a bold statement, we could see why that have said it! An incredibly thick cut of extremely tender premium Ox which has been matured for 100 days, accompanied with onion jam, lettuce, smoked Applewood cheese, gherkins, tomato and homemade sauce. Too bad this restaurant is on the other side of London to me otherwise I would be in there every night ordering this burger! The Solomillo de Buey was a gorgeous thick cut fillet steak perfectly served medium-rare – I definitely recommend sharing these dishes so that you get the best of both worlds! After these amazing meats we were pretty stuffed but managed to squeeze in a delicious homemade Apple Crumble and some refreshing vanilla, chocolate and mango ice cream! The service at The World’s End Market was fantastic, the food was different and I definitely recommend giving them a visit! Oh don’t forget to try the cocktails which are great too – we had the Toledo Sour and the bartender made us a special Brandy cocktail after the meal (second dessert!)
4
Keshav Vats
+4
We went to the Bletchley expérience, which is an escape room twist to a cocktail bar. While this combo slightly undermines both experiences, it can be a nice trust to your average cocktail place. Don't expect to find any real challenge in the escape room side of things
4
Ws Koh
+4
Pub with a nice ambience and friendly staff. :) Had the halloumi burger with guacamole & hummus - which was pretty good! Menu is a little pricey.
5
Tom Holden
+5
The rib-eye steak (British) was made to perfection. The lamb chops my wife had were extremely tasty. The atmosphere is really nice. Much more relaxed on a Wednesday night than SOHO was on Tuesday. Highly recommended.
4
Noreen Hussain
+4
Great food and service. Loved the ox burger. Fries were amazing!
5
Juli Powell
+5
Stumbled across this place by accident will definitely be returning it's amazing. Great music, great atmosphere and the staff are just brilliant. Dannika told us all about the place, it's history, and gave us a tour, it is just incredible. Lewis was great when we were being a bit ditzy over what to drink.
5
Laura Ramirez
+5
The experience was really fun! Agents Truffles and Thong were the funniest! We really enjoyed, totally recommend and we'll do it again with more friends and a different mission ;)
5
Alison Cooney
+5
This place is so beautiful. The decor is outstanding, the staff are amazing, especially Dannika. Definitely recommend for a drink, meal and fun afternoon/night out. 👍🏽
5
Anna Armani
+5
We went there for Saturday brunch and it was wonderful! Great food and drink selection! If you go there, make sure you save place for butternut milk pancakes! They are so delicious! We ended up getting 3 or 4 portions between 6 of us (after having a main dish each).
5
Miss Maiana
+5
Exceptional food and service. We went as a party of two on a Thursday with Gourmet Society. The food is reasonably priced and very good quality. Waiters are helpful and friendly, especially with more awkward dietary preferences or allergies. There is a Blitz basement bar serving cocktails as you decode messages on an enigma machine. Upstairs, there is a whisky bar and balcony (open Thurs- Sun only). With the whisky bar offering rare and hard to find whiskies, knowledgable bar staff and very comfortable surroundings, I’d fully recommend making this your go to place if you like both high-quality food and drink.
5
Joseph Caron Dawe
+5
The food here is extremely good - fresh and delicious with fresh meats and fish on display. Great decor which is thanks in part to the fact it used to be a pub, so has a grand feeling. Atmosphere is always good and the service too.
5
Fredrik Nilsson
+5
First of all the staff was amazing. Helpful with a lot of good recommendations for food and drinks. Great selection of meat but also carried a decent menu when it comes to other options. For reviews here complaining about prices: quality costs, and you get what you pay for.
5
Emma Turner
+5
Lovely meal. We came in pretty late but they were very happy to serve us. Delicious steak and lamb chops! Couldn’t have been nicer!