Harden's survey result
Summary
“A complete contrast from the exterior bustle of Bishopsgate” – this Caledonian-themed wine bar (ground floor) and restaurant (basement) provides the same gutsy (some feel “heavy”), meaty Scottish fare of the Belgravian original, and is consistently decently rated food-wise.
Summary
“A complete contrast from the exterior bustle of Bishopsgate” – this Caledonian-themed wine bar (ground floor) and restaurant (basement) provides the same gutsy (some feel “heavy”), meaty Scottish fare of the Belgravian original, and is consistently decently rated food-wise.
Summary
Just off Bishopsgate, this bar (ground floor) and restaurant (basement) is a chip off the original Belgravia block, with plush Caledonian styling and a menu of meaty Scottish fare. Not all reporters are upbeat, but most acclaim it for its “good location” and “food that’s good if not cheap”.
Summary
“A great atmosphere” (by the standards of City restaurants) helps win fans for this outpost of the Caledonian Victoria original, down an alley near Liverpool Street, which has a ground floor bar and basement dining room, and serves a similar modern Scottish formula, with an emphasis on wines and whiskies.
Owner's description
The restaurant offers a modern-British menu focused on Aberdeenshire dry-aged steaks, Highland game and Hebridean shellfish in addition to Scottish treats such as Loch Ryan native oysters, Dunkeld smoked salmon and roast Macsween's haggis served with obligatory mash and neeps. The food is accompanied by an extensive wine selection as well as a premium whisky list and hand-rolled Cuban cigars.
The ground floor Champagne & Oyster Bar for drinking and relaxed dining has a large contingent of regular and devoted City customers. The restaurant on the lower ground floor* offers more formal dining with booths and alcoves for private business discussions as well as the traditional Piano Bar.
On Saturday nights the entertainment is provided by TJ Johnson, backed by his band of top British musicians who present music influenced by the likes of Ray Charles, Dr John, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, BB King, Nina Simone, Alberta Hunter, Jimmy Witherspoon and many more.
*If not specified, all bookings are made for the lower ground floor restaurant
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.25 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
Swedeland Court, 202 Bishopsgate , London, EC2M 4NR
Opening hours
| Monday | 11 am‑4 pm, 3 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am‑4 pm, 3 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am‑4 pm, 3 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am‑4 pm, 3 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 11 am‑4 pm, 3 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
