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Merchants Tavern – Kitchen Counter, London,

Merchants Tavern – Kitchen Counter

4.4
4.4
42 Reviews
£41 and over
European
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Merchants Tavern “Kitchen Counter” – like a chef’s table only better.
The counter directly overlooks the “cook line” offering a unique perspective on a working kitchen and it’s the chefs that serve you. 5 or 7-course tasting menus are available with or without wine pairing.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7060 5335
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Shoreditch
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Shoreditch High Street station<br>Old street station
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

42 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It wasn’t open. Not the best way to spend your anniversary.

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  2. blueeyedmale

    London

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Awful food. Over seasoned, salty and tasteless. I found a 2cm piece of jagged metal in my Burrata. No real apology/ recompense and the Burrata at £12.50 Is actually one halved with a boiled fig on top. I received the other, top half of the first Burrata to replace the first one that was sent back. The kitchen is disorganised and the service slow and stressed. The Game pie is basically watery peppered brine and the lamb tasteless. Dreadful. Shame on them.

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  3. RWAL

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at the kitchen counter on several occasions and really enjoy the restaurant. The quality of the food and service presents superb value for money and I would definitely recommend the kitchen counter and tasting menu experience.

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  4. RWAL

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely fantastic time at the Merchants Tavern.. I would highly recommend the experience as the team are really engaging and it was a really fun night sat at the Kitchen Counter.

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  5. GerryB

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing all round. Food, ambience, service and value. I couldn’t recommend it more and am looking forward to going back.

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  6. Dave

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken dish was overdone as was the sand sole.

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  7. Marc

    London

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John - the new Head Chef is continuing the 5 star approach to food and service. Well worth a detour.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always sit at the counter!!!!

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  9. JamesF

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely top notch. The food was excellent and the kitchen staff did a great job talking through what they were trying to achieve. Great fun watching them prepare it right in front of you!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 April 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked to have an early lunch on our “Mini Moon” in London, and from the moment we arrived we were made to feel special by all the staff. Watching the chefs cook added to the experience, the food was amazing, and all of the staff lovely. Loved it so much we’re taking our Son there for his Birthday just a week after our first visit

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Merchants Tavern – Kitchen Counter is rated 4.4 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Merchants Tavern – Kitchen Counter

36 Charlotte Road, London, EC2A 3PG

Additional information

  • Area
    Shoreditch
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Shoreditch High Street stationOld street station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine
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