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Harden's says

Two Haggerston railway arches host this mid 2021 newcomer – a wine bar, restaurant, club and shop for hipsters keen on a glass of vino. At the stoves, Aussie-born Seb Myers who made a name for himself at the not-dissimilar P Franco.

survey result

Summary

£86
 ££££
4
Very Good
5
Exceptional
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “beautifully designed wine drinkers’ hangout” (both a restaurant and a wine store) in a pair of Haggerston railway arches has “a cellar full of real rarities, super-knowledgeable and hospitable owner and staff. It’s the creation of a Franco-Australian duo, founder Jonathan Alphandery and ex-P Franco chef Seb Myers, and its stimulating menu is made with the wine in mind”: “dishes presenting elegant and fresh modern twists on French and Nordic cookery”. Club members get priority booking and can store their wine in the cellars, but members of the public can eat in the restaurant and one or two enjoyed their “meal of the year” here.

Summary

£80
 ££££
3
Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

An “incredible wine list from a seriously passionate and knowledgeable team” is backed up by “lovely modern food” in this hip ‘wine drinkers’ clubhouse’ set in a pair of Haggerston railway arches. “The restaurant has been designed beautifully and it feels like serious money has been spent on the project”, even if wine is the primary focus. (Members enjoy priority booking and can store their reserves in the cellar.)

Summary

£76
 ££££
3
Good
2
Average
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

It helps to be a lover of funky offbeat wines, if you visit this ‘Wine Drinkers’ Clubhouse’ (incorporating members’ lounge, wine cellar, and retail store) in two so-now Haggerston railway arches, where much of the seating is at communal benches (achingly hip in every sense…). Its menu of creative small plates inspire reports that vary between highs and lows.

Summary

Two Haggerston railway arches will host this September 2021 newcomer – a wine bar, restaurant, club and shop for hipsters keen on a glass of vino. At the stoves, Aussie-born Seb Myers, who made a name for himself at the not-dissimilar P Franco.

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Have you eaten at Planque?

322 Acton Mews, London, E8 4EA

Restaurant details

Highchair
10
No dress code
40

Prices

Traditional European menu

Main Veggies Pudding
£47.00 £0.00 £10.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £34.00
Filter Coffee £4.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
322 Acton Mews, London, E8 4EA
Opening hours
Monday12 pm6 pm‑9:30 pm
Tuesday12 pm6 pm‑9:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm6 pm‑9:30 pm
Thursday12 pm6 pm‑9:30 pm
Friday12 pm6 pm‑9:30 pm
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED

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