RestaurantsLondonCityEC2

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Summary

£82
 ££££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

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

£79
 ££££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

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

£61
  £££
3
Good
2
Average
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

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.

Summary

£61
  £££
3
Good
2
Average
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This banking hall conversion just moments from the Bank of England “feels like a gentleman’s club” and “has become a City mainstay” for its “good-quality ‘school’ cooking”. “They understand the ‘time essence’ of the business lunch”, so “service comes at a good clip”.

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34 Threadneedle St, London, EC2R 8AY

Restaurant details

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Highchair,Portions
4, 10, 20, 40, 40, 120
No dress code
220

The Mercer Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Mercer Restaurant in EC2, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Mercer restaurant.
Clifford B
A safe but unexciting choice for ‘colleag...
Reviewed 11 months, 23 days ago

"A safe but unexciting choice for ‘colleagues’ to dine. Nothing hits a high note but neither is it tuneless. Better places nearby? Yes. Worse nearby? Oh, yes. "

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£12.90 £26.50 £5.00 £8.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £5.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 15.00%
34 Threadneedle St, London, EC2R 8AY
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Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED

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