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3.7
Very Good(123)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Loughton
Booked 1 time today
The Standard is a Gastro Bar located in Essex. Our unique Roof Garden offers scenic alfresco dinning options not to be rivalled locally! Our industrialesq chic gastro bar offers a relaxed and welcoming loft inspired atmosphere, where we specialise in serving only the Freshest Produce throughout our extensive Lunch & Dinner Menu late into the evening for the night owls, and a classic Sunday Roast weekly from noon until late. Known for our bespoke cocktail menu, created alongside the elite mixologists at Moet & Hennessy, as well as a specially curated Wine Lists from the Masters Sommeliers at Enotria & Coe, we offer a fresh and luxurious twist on the classics in addition to your signature cocktails.Praised for his experience and accolade winning past, Executive Chef Billy Cronin has previously held positions at The Lanesborough Hotel, The London Coliseum, Theatre Royal, Honourable Artillery Company as well as Executive Chef at The Tate Modern.
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4.2
Awesome(68)
Price: Moderate
• British • Potters Bar
Booked 5 times today
Situated in the heart of Cuffley, The Terrace brasserie & Bar offers a blend of familiar luxury and understated sophistication. Our all-day British dining restaurant boasts a modern, light, and spacious interior. Whether you prefer the inviting ambiance of our main dining area or the refreshing outdoor atmosphere of our terrace, we provide a welcoming space for you to indulge in seasonal favourites.Our menu is a celebration of gourmet British flavours, meticulously crafted with attention to detail. Join us on Sundays for our renowned roast dinners, where we also offer delectable sharing boards for a communal dining experience.We are open to everyone of all ages. However, we ask that no under 18s are in The Terrace after 7:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We take card payments only.Please note ID is required to enter the restaurant on Friday evenings. We offer live music on Fridays from 7pm - We hope you enjoy!
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4.9
Exceptional(590)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Enfield
Booked 2 times today
“Best Italian restaurant in the South & East of England Award Winner 2024 ( The Italian Awards )”“Top 100 restaurant in UK 2024 ( Open Table annual list )”At Marcus Kitchen & Bar we believe in tradition. Here you will discover an eclectic mix of typical Neapolitan and Southern Italy recipes and exclusives creations produced with the best ingredients by our chef, served with the same love as "mamma" would have done.We invite you to dive deep into our culture.Enjoy the real Italian experience in Enfield Town.
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4.8
Exceptional(378)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Enfield
Booked 2 times today
OPEN 6 DAYS MONDAY TO SATURDAY JUDGES @ENFIELD RESTAURANTCARLOS Sundays open for special events
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4.8
Exceptional(978)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Epping
Now offering a bespoke catering and events service, including private dining, special in house events & dinners, exclusive hire, outside catering or 'ready to serve' meals. Please email info@haywardsevents.co.uk or visit www.haywardsevents.co.uk for further information.Haywards is located on the outskirts of the beautiful Epping Forest and historical Epping town centre. A sophisticated and elegant environment, the building is a converted skittle alley and still retains many original features. Haywards is owned and run by husband-and-wife team Amanda and Jahdre Hayward, and their experience and passion for offering high quality and exciting dishes is evident throughout your visit. Staff are well trained and offer exceptional customer service and the interesting and exciting dishes created in the kitchen consistently receive high praise. Although not open as a restaurant any longer, Haywards was awarded 3AA Rosettes in 2019 in addition to a number of accolades prior to this.
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4.5
Awesome(44)
Price: Expensive
• Fish • Holloway
Booked 29 times today
Walk-ins welcome and encouraged. 2's can reserve for Sunday lunch only Tired of the loosely French inspired humdrum of restaurants popping up across the city of London? Do you like holidays? Do you like cold drinks and warm service? If you've answered yes to one or more of these then perhaps Tollington's can refresh both your pallet and your mindThe idea came from a mirror in an antiques market and a love for a more informal approach to dining, the result is a chippy in North London with old church pews bolted to the walls to be leaned on and eaten from. The focus is on fish but the menu transcends just fish, leaving no stone unturned in the never ending quest for flavour Split between two rooms, the front the engine, the kitchen and bar shared by customers as they perch on bar stools and enjoy dinner and a show. The back room - lower lighting, lower seating, a slight calm compared to the front room. Works of art from friends of the restaurant adorn the walls and floors
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4.8
Exceptional(73)
Price: Expensive
• Pub • Highbury
Booked 76 times today
A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. We turn tables because we need to in order to survive and pay the people that make it work, so please don’t be offended if we ask you to wait a moment for your table. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:Weekdays: Bar 3-11pmKitchen 6-10pmWeekends: Bar 12-11pm (10pm Sunday’s)Kitchen 1-5pmKitchen is closed on Men’s Arsenal home games.
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4.7
Exceptional(1268)
Price: Expensive
• British • Stoke Newington
Booked 35 times today
Situated on Newington Green, Jolene is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant and bakery, with a natural wine cellar. Focussing on flavour, provenance and sustainability, the menu changes weekly. Maximum table booking of 6 pax.
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4.3
Awesome(170)
Price: Expensive
• British • Epping
Booked 8 times today
Welcome to the Funky Monk, nestled in the heart of Epping, where the spirit of classic hospitality runs deep in our veins. Our passion lies in curating delectable seasonal British fare using time-honoured culinary methods. We proudly present an extensive array of distinctive boutique and traditional wines that continually spark conversations and intrigue among our guests.Join us for a delightful evening with your friends or that special someone. On Fridays and Saturdays, we amp up the excitement with live entertainment in our restaurant, creating the perfect atmosphere for you to groove, though we kindly request you keep your dancing feet off the tables!For an even more enchanting experience, consider reserving one of our Suites, allowing you to savour the magic just a bit longer. The Funky Monk is where cherished memories are made, so come and dine with us soon!
A photo of STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar restaurant
4.2
Awesome(790)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Stratford
Booked 41 times today
*** 2 Outdoor Terraces on level 18 with amazing views of East London, just come up for a drink and watch the sunset *** Unwind and feel the energy at STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar, East London's top Rooftop steakhouse. Overlooking East London on the 18th Floor @ The Gantry Hotel. Sophisticated and trendy, while a DJ creates an energetic vibe. STK Rooftop is more than just about steak, it’s an entire vibe dining experience. STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar boasts East Londons best views, 2 outdoor rooftop terraces, 2 Bars and a Private Dining Room.Not in the mood for Steak! No problem, we will look after you with our Chefs selection of tartare, fresh fish & naturally raised options. Next door to Stratford Westfield & the Olympic Park. Only a few stops away from The 02, ExCel, ABBA Arena & London/West Ham United Football Stadium. Also, available for corporate events, private hire and private dining.

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  • Demetris
    London •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing roast dinner with attentive and professional staff. Reasonably priced for the amount of food on the plate. Real homely roast dinner. The gravy is to die for and the veg selection was perfect. We had the chicken and lamb roasts and both were perfectly cooked
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    The Terrace at SópersPrice: Moderate• British• Potters Bar
    4.2
  • David
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Lovely meal and a warm welcome from the staff who were attentive but not invasive.
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    Judges Dining Restaurant EnfieldPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Enfield
    4.8
  • Lina
    London •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 27, 2024
    We were greeted as always with lots of smiles and a happy "Buona Sera" from Davide and all the team. Today we were celebrating my husband's birthday and were immediately spoilt with a glass of prosecco each to toast the occasion. We have our favourite dishes that we stick to but this evening we decided to try something new, so the birthday boy had Seppia Fritta followed by Vitello Tonnato and I had the Frittura (which I always have) but tried the Pesce Spada e Melenzane with casarecce pasta, which I might add was absolutely delicious and definitely worth recommending! My son had the spaghetti carbonara, followed by a juicy rib-eye and caprese cake for his dessert. It wouldn't be a birthday without a candle in the cannoli and a quick rendition of Tanti Auguri A Te Once again well done Marcus on a fabulous evening, if you have yet to visit, put it on your list and you won't be disappointed. It will become your new favourite restaurant, it's definitely ours!
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    Marcus Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Enfield
    4.9
  • Jana
    London •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 14, 2024
    Had a lovely night thank you. The quiz was so much fun and even got to dance.
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    The StandardPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Loughton
    3.7
  • JaneD
    Essex •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Sep 2, 2023
    We had an enjoyable lunch at the 'spirits tasting ' event, the starter was particularly good. We were given a voucher as a gift and had not previously dined at Haywards. We enjoyed the fixed lunch menu and the presentation from Adam representing Essex Spirits. However, we would have preferred a wine tasting experience as we rarely drink spirits.
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    HaywardsPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Epping
    4.8
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