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It started as a residency during the 2020 pandemic, when Tomos Parry's main restaurant was deemed unsuitable for social distancing, and became a permanent feature in January 2021. Brat is situated in the Courtyard, which is covered with a marquee that provides protection from the unpredictable British weather.

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£101
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4
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3
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2
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Such a treat on a summer’s day” – ace chef Tomos Parry’s railway arch pop-up-turned-permanent in London Fields “feels like a (rather smoky) house party”, serving “great grilled meat and fish in a tent”“the only issue is trying to limit the number of dishes one orders, and the quandary of whether to have THAT turbot or try something else!”.

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£94
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4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A “too-cool-for-school railway arch” and covered courtyard (“a great fun place on a sunny day”) provides the “quirky” setting for Tomos Parry’s “funky hang-out” in London Fields (a pandemic pop-up in 2020 that turned permanent). Staff are “casual but super-knowledgeable” and deliver “simple food cooked over fire” that’s often “fabulous” (“that turbot… Wow!”). But, while most reporters have found it “hard to pick fault the few times we have visited”, others feel it’s “interesting and trendy, but at a hell of a price for a glorified pop-up” or say “I really wanted to like it but came away underwhelmed by the food and the plastic tent (prefer the original)”.

Summary

£94
 ££££
4
Very Good
2
Average
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

What started as a residency during the 2020 pandemic – when Tomos Parry’s Shoreditch HQ was deemed unsuitable for social distancing – was confirmed as a permanent venture in January 2021. Situated in a courtyard, and covered with a marquee-type structure, cooking with fire is still central to the cuisine here: e.g. roasted game rice, whole grab with hay butter, grilled mushrooms and wood-fired breads. (Parry originally cooked here from 2013-2015, so he has history on this site.) “The food is way better than the casual surroundings would suggest: cooking almost everything on charcoal produces wonderful flavours”. But even some who applaud the “outstanding” results can still find it too pricey, given “friendly but random”, “café-style service” and humble surroundings.

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Brat at Climpson's Arch Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Brat at Climpson's Arch Restaurant in E8, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Brat at Climpson's Arch restaurant.
Nigel H
Truly outstanding all round. Staff who care...
Reviewed 4 months, 28 days ago

"Truly outstanding all round. Staff who care, food that is different and a great buzz without being so loud that you cannot have a conversation"

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Philip B
I think this is the best open fire restaura...
Reviewed 11 months, 16 days ago

"I think this is the best open fire restaurant in town. The food is always creative and top notch. Cocktails are also very good. Please can we have a menu we can have at the table??"

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£12.00 £29.00 £7.50 £7.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £32.00
Filter Coffee £4.50
Extras  
Bread £7.50
Service 12.50%
Climpson's Arch, 374 Helmsley Place, London, E8 3SB
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday5 pm‑10 pm
Thursday5 pm‑10 pm
Friday5 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑9 pm

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