Harden's survey result
Summary
“Savoury pastry heaven” – “outstanding pies, steak puddings and beef Wellington” are the orders of the day at this “fabulous” dining room on the edge of the City, where Chef Calum Franklin oversees a “great menu” also featuring British charcuterie and grills. The setting is “a little hotel-like” but “tables are nicely spaced” helping to make it a big hit with business types. Top Tip – “pick up a takeaway pie from the Pie Room”; and there’s “an excellent breakfast, to boot”.
Summary
“Pies to die for” are the ace in the Brit-food pack at this “huge dining room” of a business-friendly hotel on the edge of the City. Chef Calum Franklin is the “wizard” behind this “savoury pastry mecca”, which has its own Pie Room with a dedicated take-away hatch, along with pie and Wellington masterclasses. Top Tip: “excellent choice for breakfast, too”.
Summary
This “lovely, grand dining room” on the edge of the City is designed to impress, and provides “a great buzz”, and “classic staple dishes” to a largely business clientele, including first thing when it’s “an excellent breakfast venue”. Sartorially speaking, views divide on the “amusing trousers” which are standard issue for the waiting staff. STOP PRESS: In autumn 2017 a dedicated pie hatch is due to open.
Summary
The “splendid appearance” of this impressive chamber, on the fringe of the City makes it “perfect for a high-level business discussion” (fuelled perhaps by a visit to its “fantastic” adjoining Scarfes Bar). “You wouldn’t maybe choose it for a gastronomic experience”, but all reports agree “it won’t let you down”.
Restaurant details
Holborn Dining Room Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A most delicious cheese pie and accoutrements! Service nice but a little disorganised. Wine list good but greedy on the mark up front."
"Cavernous dining room. (The space was handled rather better by Pearl, RIP, I believe.) Pretty ludicrous uniforms foisted on the waiters/waitresses. Good pies - but not cheap. Interesting wine list - but, again, not cheap. (I spotted only one bottle of red priced at under £40.)"
"Very good pies and good option for business lunch"
"The place is a little bit hotel-like (not surpiring really) with a manufactured atmoshere but the food is excellent brasserie fare."
Prices
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| Wine per bottle | £39.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
252 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EN
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Opening hours
| Monday | 7 am-6 pm, 5 pm-10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am-6 pm, 5 pm-10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am-6 pm, 5 pm-10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am-6 pm, 5 pm-10:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am-6 pm, 5 pm-10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am-6 pm, 5 pm-10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am-6 pm, 5 pm-10 pm |
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