The Princess of Shoreditch
“High quality pub cooking” - AA Inspector
LONDON EC2, LONDON POSTAL DISTRICTS
Our Inspector's view
Close to Old Street station on the border of the City and Shoreditch, this bustling 18th-century pub is tucked away from the main drag. The Princess of Shoreditch is stripped back with exposed floorboards and various shades of blue, with a lively bar downstairs and a more sedate dining room on the first floor. The cooking sticks to the original gastropub template, with high quality ingredients treated with respect in unfussy dishes high on flavour. A piece of firm and correctly timed South Coast gurnard is served with heritage carrot ‘chips’, fennel and celeriac ‘risotto’ and lovage. For meat fans, braised breast and loin of Swaledale lamb appears with red pepper, courgette flower and broad beans. Round things off with a well risen caramelised banana soufflé and Kraken rum and golden raisin ice cream. Service is relaxed and friendly, with staff easy to spot in their long green aprons. As well as draught beers from the downstairs bar, there’s a noteworthy wine list with plenty offered by the glass.
Awards, accolades and Welcome Schemes
3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Features
- Closed: Monday, Tuesday
- Cuisine style: Modern British
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