Harden's says
Born from a meal delivery business, the mini-version of The Barbary has a real home right next door in the premises previously occupied by Jacob the Angel (RIP).
Harden's survey result
Summary
This “friendly”, quirky counter bar sits on Neal’s Yard, right next to The Barbary (see also). It’s a tiny chip off the old block, serving Spanish and North African food washed down with a selection of beers, wine and cocktails: “amazing flavours in every dish and there’s a great relaxed ambience”.
Summary
This “fab, tiny little counter bar” next door to its grown-up sibling in Neal’s Yard, Covent Garden, offers “superb” Middle Eastern/Moroccan food accompanied by biodynamic wines. “Sooo sad they stopped doing breakfast!”. The site’s previous occupant was the much-loved Jacob the Angel (RIP).
Summary
On the minuscule Covent Garden site that was Jacob The Angel (RIP), this “cheek-by-jowl café” serves similar North African-inspired small plates to the neighbouring mothership. “The bill for the admittedly good food racks up”, though, and some feel it’s “not good enough value, considering you can hear your fellow diners chewing and you’re fighting for elbow room”.
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16a Neal's Yard, London, WC2H 9DP
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £36.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 15.00% |
16a Neal's Yard, London, WC2H 9DP
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30 am‑2:30 pm |
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