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A 'bar with food' (focusing heavily on vermouths) from by Anthony Demetre, the owner of Wild Honey and Arbutus (RIP).

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Summary

£56
   ££
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The vintage styling – that of a classic European café – is at odds with ever-more über-sleek Coal Drops Yard. Reports on Anthony Demetre’s all-day operation (named for the vermouth which is a feature of its drink offering) are still few, but suggest its well-sourced tapas, charcuterie and more substantial fare (including steak) can make it a handy refuge, from breakfast onwards (for which there’s a dedicated selection).

Summary

£51
   ££
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A “top Negroni” is to be had at Anthony Demetre’s all-day bar/café in ever-more-happening Coal Drops Yard. We’ve had little feedback on the food this year, though – hence no rating – whose stated aim is to gather the best bar bites of Italy, France and Spain. More reports please.

Summary

£48
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“An exemplary range of vermouths” and “a very approachable style by the rather strained hipster standards of Coal Drops Yard” help win praise for Anthony Demetre’s all-day bar/café in the new development, where his stated aim is to ape the best points of his favourite bars in Italy, France and Spain; and where “the food is standard modern small plates fare, decently done”. The odd all-round disastrous report, however, somewhat takes the gloss off its ratings.

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Restaurant details

No dress code

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£6.50 £13.00 £5.00 £6.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £23.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 12.50%
38-39 Coal Drops Yard, London, N1C 4AB
Opening hours
Monday11 am‑9 pm
Tuesday11 am‑9 pm
Wednesday11 am‑9 pm
Thursday11 am‑9 pm
Friday11 am‑9 pm
Saturday11 am‑9 pm
Sunday11 am‑6 pm

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