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The Brave, London, Greater London

The Brave

4.6
4.6
23 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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Additional information

Experiences

  • NYE Set menu

    £85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    NYE Set menu - £85pp Canapés + 5 courses (see the menu on our menus tab below) Please email info@thebravelondon.co.uk for tables over 6

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

23 Reviews
  1. Mit

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A New Year’s Eve menu. The food was great, excellent service and brilliant ambience. We had a fantastic night out. Thanks!

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  2. Alison

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef James has transformed this little corner pub into a gastro extravaganza. NYE was a Michelin Star menu with plate after plate of unexpected bites offering nuanced, thoughtful flavor profiles. Never have I experienced food in a pub this sophisticated and inspired.

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  3. Niamh

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great NYE experience. This is a new restaurant and all went without a hitch - lovely efficient and friendly service. The food was overall delicious. Five course tasting menu with a complimentary glass of English Sparkling wine.

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  4. Patrick

    VIP

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    2nd visit in a week. Even better nearer the kitchen. Food choice is excellent. A few rowdy diners but everything was great. Think this place will do very well

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  5. Catherine

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very impressed! Excellent flavours, really interesting menu (honestly wanted to try every single dish), friendly and professional service, lovely setting/decor. All in all, a total winner

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  6. Barbara

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent - really tasty and perfectly proportioned. Service was also brilliant - good relaxed atmosphere. The menu is heavy on meat and then fish but there is just about enough for a veggie in the party - would heartily recommend.

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  7. George

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved it. Great wine, fantastic food and friendly service.

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  8. Ailsa

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous will definitely be crossing town to eat here again

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  9. Alexander

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall goof experience on a Sunday. Could have done with some more protein on the plate in terms of beef or chicken. That said, the quality of the meat is reflected in the price. Personally I could have ate the 'two person' option to myself in terms of meat. The portion of chicken was also questionable, not sure if two drumsticks is the way to go on a roast...Veggies and sides were nice, roasted potatoes could be better (But that's down to personal taste). Loved the grilled cabbage and parsnip mash, but there again portions could be better...But that's coming form a 6ft4 man who weighs 15 stone, so maybe the portions are actually adequate. Regardless, the quality of the beef was outstanding and when you actually look at the price to quality/quantity ratio, it is very reasonable. I was disappointed in buttermilk chicken, I would have thought the brother would have done better on that, but he wasn't chefifng that day so maybe that had something to do with it. The batter was slightly overcooked, the chicken fillet was of good quality but they need to work on that batter and seasoning. The batter to chicken fillet ration is off, need to revise. Next to no seasoning...I had more hopes for the scotch bonnet jam, could feel the spice but couldn't taste the very distinct scotch bonnet taste. That said, real scotch bonnets are actually hard to find these days...Oysters were outstanding! Overall, do I recommend the spot on a Sunday? Yes I do. I'd give it an 7.5/10, would have given it a 9/10 if the portions were robust.

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  10. Alexandra

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fabulous service. And great recommendations on the menu.

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The Brave is rated 4.6 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Brave

340-342 Essex Rd, London, Greater London N1 3PB

Additional information

  • Area
    Canonbury
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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