Harden's survey result
Summary
This solid English brasserie in a converted banking hall not far from the Bank of England continues to win a general thumbs-up as an “excellent business lunch venue” – although “it could do with tables further apart”.
Summary
In a converted banking hall near the Bank of England, this well-established brasserie exists to serve a City clientele, from breakfast on. Opinions divide on whether it’s a little “disappointing”, like many in the Square Mile, or “perfect of its type and better than it needs to be”.
Summary
Moments from the Bank of England, this converted banking hall is nowadays a well-established City amenity, known for its “consistently good food”, which is served from breakfast on.
Summary
This banking hall conversion just moments from the Bank of England “feels like a gentleman’s club” and “has become a City mainstay” for its “good-quality ‘school’ cooking”. “They understand the ‘time essence’ of the business lunch”, so “service comes at a good clip”.
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34 Threadneedle St, London, EC2R 8AY
Restaurant details
The Mercer Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A safe but unexciting choice for ‘colleagues’ to dine. Nothing hits a high note but neither is it tuneless. Better places nearby? Yes. Worse nearby? Oh, yes. "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £60.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £13.50 | £26.00 | £4.00 | £9.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £29.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
34 Threadneedle St, London, EC2R 8AY
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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