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Silo will close on December 20, 2025
Harden's says
Brighton's zero-waste restaurant Silo has moved to London after a half-million-pound crowdfund by chef Doug McMaster.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Innovative, with a fantastic zero waste ethos” – Douglas McMaster claims to have created ‘the world’s first Zero Waste restaurant’ in this high-ceilinged post-industrial space, in Hackney Wick’s ‘White Building’ (above the Crate brewery). It’s currently celebrating its 10th year, although about half that time was spent in Brighton, and – notwithstanding its Green Michelin Star – it’s never made quite the waves in the capital that it perhaps deserves. Feedback remains limited on its funky sustainable fixed menu for £75 per person. (A main dish might be the choice of Merit mushroom, koji porridge, electric dairy or Fosse Meadow chicken, buttermilk, and sea kale.). For fans, though, this “…couldn’t be better. Service is awesome and the dining room has a top vibe. Great value too”.
Summary
“Wow! Every dish has a story to tell and some of them are especially yummy!” at Douglas McMaster’s groundbreaking ‘zero waste’ project, in Hackney Wick’s ‘White Building’ (above the Crate brewery) in a high-ceilinged, white-walled post-industrial space. Considering its hipster credentials and admirable ethos, it has made surprisingly few waves here in the capital since the move from Brighton in 2019. Covid-19 didn’t help, but it now seems to be gaining more recognition. “Sitting at the bar you get an excellent view of the kitchen mechanics creating the delicious dishes. The whole dining experience from source to fork is explained by friendly and knowledgeable staff. A unique dining experience that’s extremely enjoyable”.
Summary
Very limited feedback (but all of it upbeat) for Douglas McMaster’s more-eco-than-eco, zero-waste project, above Crate in Hackney Wick’s canalside White Building, which – in its drive for ‘quality through purity’ and ‘a more primitive diet… born from clean farming’ serves a menu of wacky, meat-free small plates and very off-piste wines.
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Queens Yard, White Post Lane, London, E9 5EN
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £75.00 |  |
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| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £47.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Queens Yard, White Post Lane, London, E9 5EN
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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