Berners Tavern

Classy British brasserie 

Berners Tavern pork and pistachio pie bread and butter pickles

Out of all the restaurants owned or consulted by chef Jason Atherton in London, no one would challenge you if you claim Berners Tavern is the most beautiful. Located inside the classy Edition hotel not far from Oxford Street, Berners Tavern has a New York brasserie feel with its golden colour theme with paintings spreading across the entire dining room. It offers an all day dining affair with food based on British cuisine, yet with a hint of influences from around the world. My first visit was back in 2013 when it first opened and looking at the menu, it doesn't has changed much since. 

Colchester crab, lemon puree, compressed cucumber, white Japanese radish

Herdwick lamb rump, bbq aubergine puree, tomato and harissa fondue

The house special cold pork pie was indeed a classic British dish done well. The filling of pork meat and pistachio offered a 'pulled pork' feel texture with a bit of crunch instead of the usual sausage meat filling. The mustard and pickles garnish allow you to enjoy the pie in multiple forms which was a nice touch. My main lamb rump was cooked pink just how I like it. The aubergine, anchovies, and tomato supporting cast all matched so well with the lamb, rich and fulfilling, a very top-level lamb dish. The other main dry-aged rib eye was also excellent, as far as steak level, it is just as good as other steak house specialists elsewhere in London.

Scottish aged rib eyes

Pear and tonka bean parfait, chocolate and hazelnut tart, pear sorbet

Berners Tavern might not be cutting-edge or creative in its food approach. Instead, it offers solid, smart British theme dining which means it is always a good choice if you are looking for relaxing brasserie-style food. The service here is also classy but not overly formal, it is one of those places you should visit once as it has such a beautiful dining room.

Food 3.5/5



Average cost without drinks and services:
£75


10 Berners St, London W1T 3NP

https://www.bernerstavern.com/