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Bleeding Heart Bistro, London,

Bleeding Heart Bistro

4.4
4.4
1321 Reviews
£26 to £40
French
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
Our busy buzzy French Bistro with all year round outdoor seating and its striking 19th Century French wine posters and eccentric Vineyard Sculpture combines a warm ambience and cheerful yet professional service with traditional French dishes plus a great-value list of 350 wines by the bottle and more than two dozen by the glass. It has been noted by City AM as “the best French Bistro in London”. The Bistro has a 60 seat Terrace, highly popular throughout the summer for its a Seafood dishes and its chilled Rose. Conveniently situated midway between the City and the West End, it is but a 3 minute stroll from Farringdon Station from where it is a single stop to Kings Cross St Pancras and the Eurostar terminal, and via the majestic new Elizabeth Line, a single stop from Liverpool Street Station, and onward to Canary Wharf. It is also just a five minute walk from Chancery Lane Station.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, British, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7242 2056
  • Website
    http://bleedingheart.co.uk/french-restaurants/bistro/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Barber
  • Private party facilities
    Book a Private Room at Bleeding Heart
  • Location
    Bleeding Heart Yard, London, EC1N 8SJ
  • Area
    Farringdon
  • Cross Street
    off Greville Street
  • Parking details
    The closest surest parking is:NCP Car Park London Saffron Hill14B St Cross St
  • Public transit
    Farrington tube and train station. Chancery Lane tube station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Champagne, Brut

  • Piper-Heidsieck, Cuvée Brut, NV

    • BtlGBP 63.00
    • MagGBP 120.00

  • Devaux Cuvée D, Aged 5 Years, NV

    • MagGBP 85.00

  • Perrier Jouet, Grand Brut, NV

    • MagGBP 90.00

  • Louis Roederer, Collection 242, Brut, NV

    • MagGBP 93.00

  • Piper-Heidsieck, Essentiel, Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut, NV

    • MagGBP 104.00

  • Bollinger, Special Cuvée, NV

    • MagGBP 105.00

  • Piper-Heidsieck, Brut, 2012

    • MagGBP 106.00

Champagne, Rose

  • Piper-Heidsieck, Rosé, Brut Sauvage, NV

    • BtlGBP 79.00

Sparkling

  • Prosecco, Extra Dry, Ca' di Alte, Veneto, Italy, NV

    • BtlGBP 36.00

  • Rathfinny, Brut, East Sussex, England, 2017

    • BtlGBP 64.00

  • Gusbourne, Rosé, Ashford, Kent, England, 2018

    • BtlGBP 71.00

  • Nyetimber, Classic Cuvée, West Sussex, England, NV

    • BtlGBP 78.00

White

  • Picpoul de Pinet, Baron de Badassiere, Languedoc, 2020

    • BtlGBP 30.00

  • Viognier, 'La Chevalier', Laroche, Pays d'Oc, 2020

    • BtlGBP 36.00

  • Rioja Blanco, Bodegas Muga, Spain, 2020

    • BtlGBP 38.00

  • Douro Branco, 'Vihna Grande', Casa Ferreirinha, Portugal, 2019

    • BtlGBP 42.00

  • Riesling, 'Volrazt', Trocken, Scholss Vollrads, Rheingau, Germany, 2020

    • BtlGBP 46.00

  • Marsanne / Viognier, Trinity Hill, Gimblett Gravel, Hawkes Bay, NZ, 2018

    • BtlGBP 49.00

  • Chardonnay, Trinity Hill, Gimblett Gravel, Hawkes Bay, NZ, 2019

    • BtlGBP 51.00

  • Chablis, Domaine Billaud-Simon, Burgundy, 2019

    • BtlGBP 59.00

  • Sancerre, Pascal Jolivet, Loire, 2021

    • BtlGBP 61.00

  • Soave Classico, 'Calvarino', Pieropan, Veneto, Italy, 2019

    • BtlGBP 64.00

  • Pouilly Fuissé, 'Clos Marie', La Soufrandise, Burgundy, France, 2020

    • BtlGBP 67.00

  • Montagny 1er Cru, 'Découverte', Stéphane Aladame, Burgundy, 2019

    • BtlGBP 81.00

  • Rully 1er Cru, 'Mont-Palais', Les Hauts de Milly, Burgundy, 2019

    • BtlGBP 85.00

  • Château Lamothe-Bouscaut, Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, 2018

    • BtlGBP 89.00

  • Gewurztraminer, 'Des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre',Trimbach, Alsace, 2012

    • BtlGBP 93.00

  • La D18', Domaine Olivier Pithon, Cotes Catalanes, Languedoc, 2011

    • BtlGBP 99.00

  • Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Blanc, 'Les Sinard', Famille Perrin, Rhône, 2018

    • BtlGBP 112.00

  • Meursault, Domaine Faiveley, Burgundy, 2017

    • BtlGBP 120.00

Rose

  • Luberon, Rosé, Famille Perrin, 2020

    • BtlGBP 31.00

  • 'Studio' by Miraval, Côtes de Provence, 2020

    • BtlGBP 39.00

  • By.Ott, Domaines Ott, Côtes de Provence, 2021

    • BtlGBP 51.00

Red

  • Syrah, Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, 2019

    • BtlGBP 34.00

  • Tempranillo, Trinity Hill, Gimblett Gravel, Hawkes Bay, NZ, 2019

    • BtlGBP 49.00

  • Chianti Classico, 'Fonterutoli', Famiglia Mazzei, Tuscany, Italy, 2019

    • BtlGBP 50.00

  • 'The Gimblett', Trinity Hill, Gimblett Gravel, Hawkes Bay, NZ, 2019

    • BtlGBP 51.00

  • Château Mouras, Graves, Bordeaux, 2015

    • BtlGBP 52.00

  • Syrah, Trinity Hill, Gimblett Gravel, Hawkes Bay, NZ, 2019

    • BtlGBP 53.00

  • Vacqueyras, 'Domaine des Gênets', Domaine Delas, Rhône, 2017

    • BtlGBP 54.00

  • Rioja, Reserva, Marques de Murrieta, Spain, 2016

    • BtlGBP 55.00

  • Sancerre, Pinot Noir, Pascal Jolivet, Loire, 2018

    • BtlGBP 58.00

  • Le Volte dell'Ornellaia, Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Tuscany, Italy, 2019

    • BtlGBP 60.00

  • Meerlust, 'Rubicon', Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2017

    • BtlGBP 69.00

  • Château Haut-Beausejour, Cru Bourgeois, St-Estèphe, Bordeaux, 2016

    • BtlGBP 71.00

  • Amarone della Valpolicella, 'Torre del Falasco', Valpantena, Italy, 2017

    • BtlGBP 79.00

  • 'Vivens', Château Durfort-Vivens, 2ème Cru Classé, Margaux, 2015

    • BtlGBP 110.00

  • Gevrey-Chambertin, Vielles Vignes, Domaine Faiveley, Burgundy, 2017

    • BtlGBP 120.00

  • Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Amiot-Servelle, Burgundy, 2014

    • BtlGBP 134.00

Sweet

  • Vin Santo, Isole e Olena, 2006, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy

    • Btl (375ml)GBP 90.00

  • Pinot Gris, Vendanges Tardives, Trimbach, Alsace, 2009

    • Btl (750ml)GBP 132.00

Port

  • 'Quinta dos Malvedos', Graham's, Vintage 2006

    • Btl (375ml)GBP 39.00

  • LBV, Sandeman, 2016

    • Btl (750ml)GBP 50.00

  • 10 Y.O., Tawny, Sandeman

    • Btl (750ml)GBP 60.00

  • Tawny Reserve, Taylor's

    • Btl (750ml)GBP 85.00

  • 20 Y.O., Tawny, Sademan

    • Btl (750ml)GBP 105.00

Madeira

  • 'Sercial', 10 Y.O., Blandy's

    • Btl (500ml)GBP 55.00

  • 'Terrentez', 20 Y.O., Blandy's

    • Btl (500ml)GBP 120.00

  • 'Bual', Single Harvest, Henriques & Henriques, Vintage 2000

    • Btl (750ml)GBP 140.00

Wine by the Glass

    Champagne & Sparkling

    • Champagne Piper-Heidsieck, Cuvée Brut, NV

      • 125mlGBP 13.50
      • BtlGBP 63.00
      • MagGBP 120.00

    • Prosecco, Extra Dry, Ca' di Alte, Veneto, Italy, NV

      • 125mlGBP 7.00
      • BtlGBP 36.00

    White

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Pascal Jolivet, Val de Loire, 2020

      • 175mlGBP 8.50
      • 500mlGBP 22.00
      • BtlGBP 33.00

    • Chardonnay, Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay, NZ, 2020

      • 175mlGBP 9.00
      • 500mlGBP 23.00
      • BtlGBP 34.00

    • Côtes du Rhône, Blanc 'Nature', Famille Perrin, Rhône, 2020

      • 175mlGBP 10.00
      • 500mlGBP 29.00
      • BtlGBP 39.00

    • Pinot Blanc, 'Les Princes Abbés', Schlumberger, Alsace, 2017

      • 175mlGBP 10.50
      • 500mlGBP 30.00
      • BtlGBP 41.00

    • Bourgogne Aligoté, Domaine Perraud, 2020

      • 175mlGBP 11.00
      • 500mlGBP 31.00
      • BtlGBP 43.00

    • Montagny, Domaine Faiveley, Burgundy, 2019

      • 175mlGBP 14.00
      • 500mlGBP 39.00
      • BtlGBP 54.00

    • Pouilly Fumé, Domaine de Bel Air, Loire, 2020

      • 175mlGBP 14.50
      • 500mlGBP 40.00
      • BtlGBP 56.00

    Rose

    • Luberon, Rosé, Famille Perrin, 2020

      • 175mlGBP 8.00
      • 500mlGBP 22.00
      • BtlGBP 31.00

    • 'Studio' by Miraval, Côtes de Provence, 2020

      • 175mlGBP 10.00
      • 500mlGBP 29.00
      • BtlGBP 39.00

    • By.Ott, Domaines Ott, Côtes de Provence, 2021

      • 175mlGBP 13.00
      • 500mlGBP 36.00
      • BtlGBP 51.00

    Red

    • Pinot Noir, Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay, NZ, 2019

      • 175mlGBP 8.50
      • 500mlGBP 22.00
      • BtlGBP 33.00

    • 'The Trinity' Red Blend, Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay, NZ, 2018

      • 175mlGBP 9.00
      • 500mlGBP 23.00
      • BtlGBP 34.00

    • Côtes du Rhône, 'St. Esprit', Domaine Delas, Rhône, 2020

      • 175mlGBP 10.00
      • 500mlGBP 29.00
      • BtlGBP 39.00

    • Chinon, Château Coudray-Montpensier, Loire, 2018

      • 175mlGBP 11.00
      • 500mlGBP 31.00
      • BtlGBP 42.00

    • Château Macquin, Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion, 2018

      • 175mlGBP 14.00
      • 500mlGBP 39.00
      • BtlGBP 54.00

    • Les Hauts de Perganson, Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc, 2015

      • 175mlGBP 14.50
      • 500mlGBP 40.00
      • BtlGBP 56.00

    • Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Domaine Faiveley, Burgundy, 2020

      • 175mlGBP 15.00
      • 500mlGBP 42.00
      • BtlGBP 59.00

    Fine

    • Chablis 1er Cru, 'Les Lys', Daniel Etienne Defaix, 2008

      • 125mlGBP 21.00
      • 175mlGBP 31.00
      • BtlGBP 120.00

    • Brunello di Montalcino, Castglion del Bosco, 2015

      • 125mlGBP 22.00
      • 175mlGBP 33.00
      • BtlGBP 125.00

    • Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 'Les Chapouins', Famille Perrin, 2012

      • 125mlGBP 28.00
      • 175mlGBP 42.00
      • BtlGBP 167.00

    Sweet & Port

    • Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Delas, Rhône, 2019 (375ml)

      • 75mlGBP 6.00
      • BtlGBP 29.00

    • LBV Port, Sandeman, 2016 (750ml)

      • 75mlGBP 6.00
      • BtlGBP 51.00

    • 10 Y.O., Tawny Port, Sandeman (750ml)

      • 75mlGBP 8.00
      • BtlGBP 60.00

    • Sauternes, Château Delmond, 2016 (750ml)

      • 75mlGBP 9.00
      • BtlGBP 69.00

    • Riesling, `Cordon Cut`, Mount Horrock, AUS, 2021 (375ml)

      • 75mlGBP 14.00
      • BtlGBP 68.00

    What 1,321 people are saying

    Overall ratings and reviews

    4.4
    4.4 based on all time ratings
    • 4.3Food
    • 4.4Service
    • 4.3Ambience
    • 4Value

    Noise • Energetic

    Review summary

    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
    Bleeding Heart Bistro is a beloved dining spot, praised for its "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests enjoy the "relaxed atmosphere" and "friendly staff," with many highlighting the "great wine selection." The bistro's "charming courtyard" and "authentic French menu" ensure a delightful experience for all visitors.

    1,321 Reviews

    1. Matthew

      London63 reviews

      4.0

      Dined on 20 December 2023

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 3
      3. Service 4
      4. Ambience 3
      A good experience outside (by accident as their booking system screwed up), but the waitresses were great and the food even better.

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    2. CLJ1

      London11 reviews

      4.0

      Dined on 28 November 2023

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 4
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 4
      I have been here a number of times and it is always excellent.

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    3. OpenTable Diner

      London3 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on 26 September 2023

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Lovely location, excellent service, food to die for. Must visit again

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    4. ArthurC VIP

      Kent5 reviews

      4.0

      Dined on 25 September 2023

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 4
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      It was nice weather, and we were given the choice, so we sat outside. The service was incredibly efficient and very friendly. The atmosphere was totally relaxed. The food was better than I have had there for years - it was always quite good, but now it’s really good - a real step up.

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    5. RichardJ

      London4 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on 23 September 2023

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Been going to the Bleeding Heart for years. Always enjoy it. Never had a bad meal and this visit was no exception. Great food, fab wines and generally all round pleasant evening.

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    6. OpenTable Diner

      London3 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on 23 September 2023

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Very hospitable hosts and food and wine choices and quality was first class. Thank you.

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    7. Mary

      London10 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on 20 September 2023

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      It has been a little while since we were there it was as good as we remembered.

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    8. Dougal

      London2 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on 20 September 2023

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      We had an early table (6.30) but didn't leave until 9 - we weren't hurried or chased away. Service was attentive but not pushy, friendly but not obsequious Tables were reasonably well spaced, the restaurant was busy. Food came promptly after ordering. We had a couple of glasses of wine from the cheaper end of the list; french Sauvignon blanc was delicious, as was the Puglian red. Food was lovely; we had tuna and courgette flower as starters and then the halibut and the lamb for mains: beautifully cooked. Delice de chocolate and lemon posset for desserts which were fine All in all a very relaxed and enjoyable place to spend a couple of hours

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    9. AdrianH

      London2 reviews

      4.0

      Dined on 19 September 2023

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 3
      Always great service and food. Prices from the set menu are moderate for London, although occasionally dishes can seem small e.g. the cheese board. Limited selection of beers, but good selection of wines. A relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, although the noise level can be high due to the reflections from hard surfaces. This is the default location for a catch up lunch with former colleagues of mine.

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    10. SquareMileOmnivore VIP

      London210 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on 16 September 2023

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Possibly the last warm evening of the year, overcast but perfect outside, all my favourites as good as ever: fish soup, duck liver terrine, lamb rump (still with the excellent slightly smoky aubergine pureé) and the always perfectly kept cheeses. Perfect. Service pretty rapid despite an understandably quite full house in the courtyard given that weather. I do wish they'd bring back the (paid for) saucisson option with the cocktail though.

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    Bleeding Heart Yard, London, EC1N 8SJ

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    Additional information

    • Cross Street
      off Greville Street
    • Area
      Farringdon
    • Hours of Operation
      Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
    • Price
      £26 to £40
    • Cuisines
      French, British, Mediterranean
    • Dining style
      Casual Dining
    • Dress code
      Casual Dress
    • Parking details
      The closest surest parking is:NCP Car Park London Saffron Hill14B St Cross St
    • Public transit
      Farrington tube and train station. Chancery Lane tube station.
    • Payment Options
      AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
    • Executive Chef
      Andrew Barber
    • Additional
      Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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