Harden's survey result
Summary
Surprisingly limited, but all round very good, feedback on this London sibling to a Brighton original, where steaks, Sunday roasts and BBQ feasts are the mainstays of the menu. It’s a good-looking contemporary venue too, convenient for the new Bridge Theatre.
Summary
In the shiny new developments south of Tower Bridge, this stylish, but “down-to-earth” three-year-old (sibling to an original in Brighton) has a “wide menu” – from “delicious seafood” to mouthwatering steak – but it’s perhaps the “very meaty” dishes that score the highest approval ratings (charcoal grilled British beef cuts are a mainstay of the menu, and the Moroccan goat dish, when it’s on, is terrific).
Summary
In the shiny new developments south of Tower Bridge, this stylish, but “down-to-earth” two-year-old (sibling to an original in Brighton) has a “wide menu” – from “delicious seafood” to mouthwatering steak – but it’s perhaps the “very meaty” dishes that score the highest approval ratings (charcoal grilled British beef cuts are a mainstay of the menu, and the Moroccan goat dish, when it’s on, is terrific). Top Tip – “perfect before a show at the new Bridge Theatre” (“I’d go to a performance just as an excuse to dine at The Coal Shed!”)
Summary
“A great addition to the SE1 restaurant scene” – this import from Brighton has a “sleek and contemporary design” within one of the new units of the development near Tower Bridge incorporating London’s newest theatre, The Bridge. Although there are one or two dissenting voices for whom the venue fell short, most reports say it’s a “meat-lovers dream”, with “superb and personal service too”. Top Menu Tips – numerous dishes are recommended: “the smoked goat is an absolute revelation”, there’s “exceptionally good steak”, “fabulous grilled octopus” and “really pleasing sweets”.
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Have you eaten at The Coal Shed?
Owner's description
The Coal Shed Restaurant London is located at One Tower Bridge on the banks of the River Thames. The Coal Shed was born from the love of cooking the finest meat and seafood over fire.
Open seven days a week, 12noon until 10pm, the restaurant uses the highest quality ingredients, sourced as locally as possible. Try the 35-day aged sharing steaks or the South Coast sharing fish for a dining experience to remember. For those dining before a show at The Bridge Theatre or wanting an express lunch, the restaurant's pre theatre menu is available from 5pm until 6.30pm £20 for two courses or £24 for three.
The Coal Shed occupies two floors and a bar for pre and post dinner drinks and cocktails expertly crafted. If you want to host your own event, there is a private dining room on the mezzanine or the restaurant can be exclusively hired for any type of occasion.
Prices
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| Lunch | £20.00 | £24.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £12.30 | £25.00 | £5.00 | £8.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £29.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
The Coal Shed Restaurant Diner Reviews
"I went to this restaurant with a group of people. Upon arrival I was greeted with a smile and shown to my table. Being as it was a Tuesday meant that provided we were prepared to pay £5 corkage, we could take our own wine ( which I did ). For starters I had the burrata which was delicious . My mains were potato gnocchi with creamed spinach as a side. The desert was Sticky Toffee Pudding with Honeycomb Ice Cream. All in all the conversation was flowing. "
One Tower Bridge, London, SE1 2SE
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3:45 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3:45 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3:45 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
