Merchants Tavern – Kitchen Counter

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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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
Website
http://www.merchantstavern.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
36 Charlotte Road, London, EC2A 3PG
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

Deep Fried Oyster, Oyster Avruga Caviar
Wine Pairing: NV Hambledon Vineyard "Classic Cuvée", Hampshire, England.
Beetroot, Globe Artichoke, Pickled Girolles & Watercress
Wine Pairing: 2015 Torrontes, Pasarisa, Salta, Argentina.
Bream, Sprouting Broccoli, Jalapeno & Lemon
Wine Pairing: 2014 Grüner Veltliner, "Strasser Weinberger", Arndorfer, Kamptal, Austria.
Partridge, Crushed Parsnip, Juniper & Pickled Walnut
Wine Pairing: 2013 Etna Rosso, "Ciauria", Pietro Caciorgna, Sicily, Italy.
Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Mousse, Pouring Cream
Wine Pairing: 2006 Vin Santo, Colli Etruria Centrale, Buccianera, Tuscany, Italy.

7 Course

£60 for 7 courses (£100 with wine pairing)

Deep Fried Oyster, Oyster Avruga Caviar
Wine Pairing: NV Hambledon Vineyard "Classic Cuvée", Hampshire, England.
Beetroot, Globe Artichoke, Pickled Girolles & Watercress
Wine Pairing: 2015 Torrontes, Pasarisa, Salta, Argentina.
Smoked Mackerel Rillette, Pickled Cucumber
Wine Pairing: 2013 Riesling, Weinbaudomäne, Oppenheim, Rheinhessen, Germany.
Bream, Sprouting Broccoli, Jalapeno & Lemon
Wine Pairing: 2014 Grüner Veltliner, "Strasser Weinberger", Arndorfer, Kamptal, Austria.
Partridge, Crushed Parsnip, Juniper & Pickled Walnut
Wine Pairing: 2013 Etna Rosso, "Ciauria", Pietro Caciorgna, Sicily, Italy.
Raspberry Sorbet, Vodka
Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Mousse, Pouring Cream
Wine Pairing: 2006 Vin Santo, Colli Etruria Centrale, Buccianera, Tuscany, Italy.

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

Noise • Moderate

42 Reviews

OT
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OT
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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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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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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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

Website
http://www.merchantstavern.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7060 5335

Merchants Tavern – Kitchen Counter

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Menu

5 Course

Deep Fried Oyster, Oyster Avruga Caviar

Beetroot, Globe Artichoke, Pickled Girolles & Watercress

Bream, Sprouting Broccoli, Jalapeno & Lemon

Partridge, Crushed Parsnip, Juniper & Pickled Walnut

Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Mousse, Pouring Cream

7 Course

Deep Fried Oyster, Oyster Avruga Caviar

Beetroot, Globe Artichoke, Pickled Girolles & Watercress

Smoked Mackerel Rillette, Pickled Cucumber

Bream, Sprouting Broccoli, Jalapeno & Lemon

Partridge, Crushed Parsnip, Juniper & Pickled Walnut

Raspberry Sorbet, Vodka

Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Mousse, Pouring Cream

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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