Harden's survey result
Summary
“The original gastropub and still streets ahead of the competition” – this enduring institution (est. 1991) continues to put in a remarkably enduring performance on Farringdon Road. Chef Ed Mottershaw rustles up a daily changing menu of “cleverly constructed, intelligently put together flavours… like the dishes you wish you cooked at home…”; “no faff, pretence or posturing, just honest fare packed with hearty flavour and devotion to the palate”.
Summary
“Gastropub heaven!” – this basic boozer on the busy Farringdon Road is where the gastropub revolution started in 1991, and it’s “still fabulous after all these years” – “no fuss, no pretence, just wholehearted focus, as ever, on simple yet perfect flavour combinations. Unbeatable!”. Head chef Edward Mottershaw celebrates two decades as head chef this year, and still chalks up the daily changing menu of Mediterranean-influenced dishes a matter of minutes before service, ensuring “simplicity and perfection without scary prices”.
Summary
“The original and still the best gastropub” – this no-frills boozer “just keeps churning out sublime, flavoursome food packed with punchy rustic flavours”. Set on an anonymous stretch of the busy Faringdon Road, it has never striven to go upmarket or cash in on its fame. “The Mediterranean menu changes on a daily basis and always features something interesting that you hadn’t tried before”. Many reporters have “never had a bad meal”. Any complaints? “It’s still too noisy and seating is pot luck, but the standard of cooking more than compensates”.
Summary
“It may be the original gastropub but there’s no resting on its laurels” – 30 years since founding chef David Eyre chalked up a blackboard menu and launched a revolution, this Farringdon institution still serves up “tasty rustic food and great beer – what more could you want?”. The Mediterranean-leaning menu “changes daily”, and the “quality of produce is only heightened by how it is cooked”. It’s also “very reasonably priced, with a fun and lively atmosphere – all a gastropub should be”.
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159 Farringdon Rd, London, EC1R 3AL
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
159 Farringdon Rd, London, EC1R 3AL
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12:30 pm‑3:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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