The riding house cafe

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Fitzrovia is one of my regular haunts for coffee and brunch in London. Opened in May , by the owners of Village East and the Garrison in Bermondsey, the Riding House Cafe sounds like something you would expect in the rolling English countryside, rather than the middle of the city. But this venue is a welcome escape from the clutches of horrible Oxford Street and its inevitable pedestrian rage and warfare. Spacious and airy, the venue is elegantly styled throughout with its mish-mashed antique furniture, lamps and tarnished cupboards. All of this could go horribly wrong, especially with its reclaimed vintage wear but the crew manage to keep it classy instead of cheesy. Described as a modern style all day brasserie, it definitely is a step up from your average London cafe.

The riding house cafe

We're always looking for talented people to join our team. Apply here. Our heated terrace seats up to 50 guests. Book your table or just walk in anytime. When more than a couple of friends tag along for dinner, we can seat you around our Sharing Table, which accommodates up to 21 guests all together in the main restaurant. On a regular day, we use this table like any other and encourage our guests to shoot the breeze with fellow diners. Maybe you learn a new joke; maybe you share a secret haunt; maybe you just pass the pepper. The original structure of the stable was recreated to conjure up a feeling of privacy and warmth. With a long octagonal table and small area for reception, the room is ideal for intimate gatherings of up to The raised area towards the back of the restaurant is our lounge.

As I've said before, eating out is like a mild, benign form of adultery towards your own cooking, and small plates are part of that. Pork belly had good depth of flavour and came in good-looking chunks — presentation is at a noticeably high level for the cost.

Jan Posted by Metro Girl. I have often heard of friends meeting there for work lunches or weekend brunches. Recently, I finally booked a Saturday brunch served pm with a friend and was fortunately to book a slot a few days before. The RHC is an all-day brasserie split into two dining rooms. Huge windows let in lots of light, with the sleek leather and bright tilework giving a very New York feel. We were shown to a small table at the back of the restaurant.

Looking for the perfect spot for your party? Browse our range of flexible spaces here. We're always looking for talented new people to join our team. Apply here. Our terrace is perfect for an al fresco meal or drinks. Book a table or just walk in anytime. For something a little more private, we can host up to 16 guests for a seated dinner, behind a curtain, creating a semi-private dining space with plenty of natural light from the floor to ceiling windows. Feel the lively hum of the restaurant, but host a group of your own friends or colleagues in an exclusive space on the ground floor. The Snug can accommodate up to 24 guests for a seated dinner, living up to its name by providing an intimate space with lots of character.

The riding house cafe

Whether you are looking for somewhere to host a business meeting, family occasion or memorable event, let our events team find the perfect space for your gathering. Dine under the moon, in a room that is guaranteed to give your guests the wow factor. This space can host up to twelve guests around a large table with a centrepiece lazy susan, perfect for sharing our Feast Menu, and sliding doors to separate you from the hubbub of the restaurant. The room is equipped with a TV. The original structure of the stable was recreated to conjure up a feeling of privacy and warmth. With a long octagonal table and small area for reception, the room is ideal for intimate gatherings of up to

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Book your table or just walk in anytime. Although, perhaps fortunately for me, she refuses to speak to me. Menus look great! The story behind 5 Thurloe Square. A couple of dishes looked pretty but lacked impact: sea bass ceviche was advertised as having lime and chilli, which it did, but it had a lot more yellow pepper, which unhelpfully dialled down the flavour. The power of the internet. I'm already very fond of the place. Have so far tasted the ceviche, little chorizo dish, chateau-briand, sea trout and the ginger cake. Apply here. Cocktail list. Sign me up. That's good value for decent cooking just off Oxford Street. The cooking is good, too: not flashy or risky, but sound and focused on known crowd-pleasers. The recipe below is slightly adapted from what the RHC team posted.

Dishes and drinks for all occasions, and all times of day. We're always on the look out for the right person to join the team to reach out!

Log in now. Is there a breakfast menu too? The power of the internet. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. House Classics Set Menu. Yet, I guess I should be thankful sometimes. Atlantic prawns with lemon and mayo were cool, creamy and fresh, sea bass ceviche light and bright with a kick of chilli, while salt cod fritters packed a weightier fishy punch, beautifully battered in bite-sized nuggets. If you are hosting a larger event or special celebration, all of our restaurants are available for exclusive hire. Moving on from a disgusting aside, the pancakes were really not that bad. Everything is seasoned to perfection. Bits of the Riding House Tweets by ridinghousecafe.