Stem and Stem - Restaurant and Florist

4.8

57 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Great for fine wines

Michelin-trained chef Edward Boarland along with business partner Dee Reid have launched a new concept restaurant, wine bar and florist at 12 Bow Lane in London, called Stem and Stem.

The concept of Stem + Stem champions British produce, both in the kitchen and the
florist, where possible sourcing as many local ingredients and products from South
East Farmers who advocate sustainability so they can bring the best product to the
table for their guests.

Guests should expect a dynamic menu at Stem + Stem, which changes more than
seasonally. Ed often seeks inspiration from everyday life transporting this straight to
the kitchen with new menu additions every few weeks.

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Additional information

Location
12 Bow Ln, Greater London, England EC4M 9AL
Phone number
020 8050 7532
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 10:30–13:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Edward Boarland

Experiences

Mothers Day Lunch & Flowers
£45.00 per person
Prepaid
30 Mar 2025 only
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a seasonal lunch at Stem + Stem, where flowers and food come together in a truly unique setting. Our restaurant - florist is tucked away down the picturesque Bow Lane in the City of London, one of the oldest surviving lanes in the City and just a stone’s throw from that iconic view of St Paul’s. Our dining room looks out onto the foot of the beautiful Christopher Wren church "St Mary Aldermary" and is adorned with an array of plants and of course flowers, making Stem + Stem a truly special setting for Mother’s Day. Enjoy two courses for £45, with additional courses and extras available on the day should you be feeling hungry.

Maldon Rocks£4.50
Essex, England
- 6 for £25£25.00
Louet-Feisser£6.00
Carlingford, Ireland
- 6 for £30£30.00
Dressed Maldon oyster£5.50
pickled chilli, cucumber, dill & lime
Potato, wild leek & Lincolnshire Poacher croquette£5.00
Seabream tartar£5.00
lemon mayo, oyster leaf & arenka caviar
Duck kebab£4.00
Roast duck heart skewer, mint & garlic yoghurt
- Skewer£0.00
Charred wild alexander buds, celeriac puree£9.00
Warm London sourdough, cultured Suffolk butter£4.00
- £8£8.00
Homemade, brioche bun£6.00
smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, goat’s curd

Starters

Roast baby beetroots£13.00
goat’s curd, autumn honey, walnuts, pumpkin seeds
Roast Hampshire partridge£16.00
black pudding, wild leeks, partridge sauce
Cornish sardines£13.00
sweet onion pickles, blood orange, English botanicals

Mains

Pan fried Cornish pollock£28.00
mussels, brown shrimp, Champagne sauce
Confit guineafowl leg£26.00
savoy cabbage, parsnip & guineafowl sauce
7oz dry aged sirloin steak£32.00
roasted shallot, mixed leaf salad, chimichurri
Fresh rigatoni£24.00
turnip tops, girolles, tomatoes, wild leek pesto, Parmesan

Sides

Charred, English purple sprouting, wild leek, toasted almonds£6.00
Leek & Lincolnshire poacher gratin£7.00
Skinny fries£6.00
Cornish sea salt, Parmesan & garlic mayonnaise
Allwood farm grown salad leaves£6.00
honey & mustard dressing

Desserts

Vanilla crème brûlée with lemon jam£8.00
Rolled oat treacle tart, clotted cream£8.00

Cheese

British cheese
served with apple, quince paste & sourdough crackers. Please ask our team for today’s selection
- Single£6.00
- For 2£11.00

Wogan Coffee

Double / Single espresso
- Double£3.50
- Single£2.50
Double / Single macchiato
- Double£3.80
- Single£2.80
Americano£3.50
Flat white£4.50
Latte£4.50
Oat milk supplement£0.50

Kush Loose-Leaf Tea

English Breakfast£3.50
Earl Grey£3.50
Rooibos (naturally caffeine free)£3.50
Peppermint£3.50
Jasmine & green blend£3.50

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

London
Contemporary British
City of London
Best Overall
City of London
Best Food
City of London
Best Ambience
City of London
Best Value
City of London
Innovative
City of London
Healthy
City of London
Neighbourhood gem
City of London
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Stem and Stem offers an enchanting dining experience on Bow Lane, blending delightful cuisine with a floral ambiance. Guests rave about its "incredible service," "uniquely tasty food," and "serene but welcoming atmosphere." The restaurant is lauded for its "exquisitely executed and presented" dishes, making it a "hidden gem" in the city.

57 Reviews

LM
LesleyM
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Lovely food. Service could have been bit better. Good value , food well presented and tasty
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Joanna
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an absolute gem tucked down a quiet side street in the heart of The City. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, with some unusual ingredients but not pretentious or fussy. Staff were fantastic, friendly and attentive but not in your face and we felt they genuinely cared that we had a good time. The dining room is light and attractive and with their flower shop tie-in has some beautiful greenery! For the excellent quality on offer it was also good value. Loved it!
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Robert
Brighton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Lovely attentive staff. And nice to be welcomed by the owner and florist.
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philip
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
charming Restaurant nicely embeded flowers throughout the staff work very hard to please and the food is very good highly recomend oh the flowers are beutifull by the way top marks
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Luis
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambiance and service. Last minute flowers, great food. Would recommend.
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Tammy
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding. Incredible dishes with lovely flavours. The service was impeccable and the setting is delightful, lots of beautiful flowers! Will definitely be back
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tim
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, very welcoming. The wines whilst a little more than one normally pays, they are amazing. Worth the extra. The food is delicious. A simple menu, but just so effective. The cooking is exceptional. This is a little gem and is a special place
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Phillipa VIP
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed an impromptu dinner at this lovely restaurant/flower shop. Comes across as unassuming but food is simply delicious. The chef puts out amazing dishes that have wonderful depth of flavour but are approachable and so satisfying. The staff was wonderful to provide a fine dining experience but in a comfortable. I can’t wait to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and cosy atmosphere, ideal for a quick lunch or a dinner with a fantastic wine list
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Simon
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food in a lovely setting and the restaurant staff were very friendly. We would definitely visit again!
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Stem and Stem - Restaurant and Florist is rated 4.8 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Stem and Stem - Restaurant and Florist

12 Bow Ln, Greater London, England EC4M 9AL

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
020 8050 7532
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 10:30–13:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Edward Boarland

Stem and Stem - Restaurant and Florist

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Mothers Day Lunch & Flowers

Oysters & Snacks

Maldon Rocks£4.50

Louet-Feisser£6.00

Dressed Maldon oyster£5.50

Potato, wild leek & Lincolnshire Poacher croquette£5.00

Seabream tartar£5.00

Duck kebab£4.00

Charred wild alexander buds, celeriac puree£9.00

Warm London sourdough, cultured Suffolk butter£4.00

Homemade, brioche bun£6.00

Starters

Roast baby beetroots£13.00

Roast Hampshire partridge£16.00

Cornish sardines£13.00

Mains

Pan fried Cornish pollock£28.00

Confit guineafowl leg£26.00

7oz dry aged sirloin steak£32.00

Fresh rigatoni£24.00

Sides

Charred, English purple sprouting, wild leek, toasted almonds£6.00

Leek & Lincolnshire poacher gratin£7.00

Skinny fries£6.00

Allwood farm grown salad leaves£6.00

Desserts

Vanilla crème brûlée with lemon jam£8.00

Rolled oat treacle tart, clotted cream£8.00

Cheese

British cheese

Wogan Coffee

Double / Single espresso

Double / Single macchiato

Americano£3.50

Flat white£4.50

Latte£4.50

Oat milk supplement£0.50

Kush Loose-Leaf Tea

English Breakfast£3.50

Earl Grey£3.50

Rooibos (naturally caffeine free)£3.50

Peppermint£3.50

Jasmine & green blend£3.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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