Harden's survey result
Summary
Like “an airy penthouse” – this City rooftop venue is “a light-filled space” that’s “tucked on the top floor of South Place Hotel” and part of the Evolv Collection (fka D&D London). Serving a “top range of fish and seafood”, it has retained a Michelin star for over 10 years, making it a culinary flagship for the group. Chef Craig Johnston took over the reins in the kitchen in 2024 and he offers menu options ranging from à la carte to five-course and eight-course tasting menus. Caveats? Unsurprisingly given the location, there’s something of a “corporate vibe” and it can seem “rather expensive for what you get”.
Summary
“Want to impress a client?” – this seventh-floor City rooftop venue from D&D London near Moorgate “is a destination restaurant that’s worth the expense”. “Technically precise and well-thought-out fish dishes” from chef Gary Foulkes “make Angler justify its Michelin star, with the kitchen showing a delicate touch and the confidence to sometimes elevate some humble fish species” as well as more luxurious options. The main drawback is “the very hotel-like vibe of the dining room”, which feels “a bit bland (although this matters less for business lunching and dining”). And for non-suits, “you can’t help but feel the food’s a bit wasted here, especially on the business clientele who don’t seem to be paying it much attention!”
Summary
“Fine fish, delicately cooked and served” is the speciality at this “smart modern restaurant on the top floor of a hotel” near Broadgate, from D&D London. Food of this standard is rare in the City, and “not even the dullest business chat can take the edge off the outstanding cooking and wines”. It’s a discreet place, too, “and the team knows when to shoot the breeze with diners and when to withdraw to let the serious negotiations take place”.
Summary
“Perfectly executed fish” from a “varied and delicate” menu adds to the elevation of this 7th-floor D&D London perch, at the top of a hotel near Broadgate, where the “nice verandah” comes into its own in the summer months. Cooking of this quality is rare in the City, and even non expense-accounters will seek it out. This year’s most critical report? – “probably worth its Michelin star, but pricey and the chef didn’t take any gambles”.
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3 South Pl, London, EC2M 2AF
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £65.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 15.00% |
3 South Pl, London, EC2M 2AF
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 6 pm‑9:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 6 pm‑9:15 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 6 pm‑9:15 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 6 pm‑9:15 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm‑9:15 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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