Harden's survey result
Summary
This “City classic” in a former banking hall near the Bank of England makes a “safe if unexciting choice for dining with ‘colleagues’” or clients. “Nothing hits a high note but neither is it tuneless” – which suits its besuited business clientele just fine. There’s a wide range of traditional-ish brasserie fare, with daily specials, pies, steak and British Cheeses each something of a menu feature.
Summary
This solid English brasserie in a converted banking hall not far from the Bank of England continues to win a general thumbs-up as an “excellent business lunch venue” – although “it could do with tables further apart”.
Summary
In a converted banking hall near the Bank of England, this well-established brasserie exists to serve a City clientele, from breakfast on. Opinions divide on whether it’s a little “disappointing”, like many in the Square Mile, or “perfect of its type and better than it needs to be”.
Summary
Moments from the Bank of England, this converted banking hall is nowadays a well-established City amenity, known for its “consistently good food”, which is served from breakfast on.
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34 Threadneedle St, London, EC2R 8AY
Restaurant details
The Mercer Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Business lunch. Food was good when it arrived - 45 minutes after we sat down. Ridiculous. Staff did not care and was too over worked."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £33.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
34 Threadneedle St, London, EC2R 8AY
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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