The Brush Grand Café

4.5

33 Reviews

£25 and under

Modern European

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Charming
Great for brunch

The Brush is an all-day Grand Cafe, Soul Music & Cocktail Bar in the heart of Hoxton with a large terrace. The seasonal menu pays homage to the ‘Grand Cafe’ genre, with inspiration taken from cuisines across Europe, offering a modern take on traditional dishes alongside new signatures.

Just a short walk from Old Street Station, The Brush is the spot for any moment in the day from breakfast, lunch, dinner or simply a coffee and cocktail in between, a true neighbourhood hub of Hoxton.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Modern European, Café, European
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7123 8686
Website
http://www.thebrushhoxton.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Ryan Matheson
Private party facilities
Looking for something a little special? Our unique space in Hoxton is just a short walk from Old Street Station. The Brush is a restaurant, lounge, cocktail bar with a beautiful art gallery and auditorium all connected under one roof. The Brush also boasts a large all year round terrace.
Private party contact
Monika Dajka: 020 7123 8686

Location
84-86 Great Eastern Street, London, Greater London EC2A 3JL
Neighborhood
Shoreditch
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Winter Terrace
Nov 21, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
This Christmas, cosy up on our brand new winter terrace! Nestled under twinkling lights, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy cheese and chocolate fondue with friends while sipping on winter warmer cocktails. Fluffy blankets are available on every chair to make sure you don’t feel the chill while you indulge in gooey cheese raclette sandwiches to get you in the festive spirit!
Christmas Day Menu
£85.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2024 only
Celebrate Christmas in the heart of Shoreditch, with our three course plated meal, served from 12pm to 4pm. Enjoy a welcome glass of bubbles to kick-off the festivities, followed by rich and flavourful dishes like the Smoked Duck Carpaccio with Pomegranate and Satsuma, or the Juniper Cured Salmon with Pickled Apples and Charred Onions. For mains, choices include the classic Roast Turkey Hen with Thyme Jus and all the trimmings, or opt for the Pan-Seared Halibut with Feves and Salmon roe. Vegetarian dishes like the Roasted Delicia with Vegan Feta and Josper Grilled Hispi Cabbage offer something for everyone. Complete your meal with sweet indulgences, from Christmas Pudding with Brandy Anglaise to a Baked Alaska
New Year's Eve at The Brush Grand Cafe
£95.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with a £95pp 5-course set menu which includes a glass of champagne to toast to 2025! Early birds who dine before 6pm can also enjoy a 1/2 carafe of wine on the house. Delight in an amuse bouche of seared scallop with cauliflower velouté before tucking into cured duck aged parmesan and truffle. For mains, enjoy a melt in your mouth fillet of beef with buttered fondant, carrot, garlic and sauce perigourdine before finishing with the dessert of black forest yule. After dinner, hit the dance floor with our live band in the cocktail bar. When the countdown begins, elevate your night with exclusive access to the 24th floor for a view of London's fireworks. End your night back in our first floor bar and dance the night away!

Veal & N'duja Meatballs, Roast Potatoes, Parmesan£17.00
Pan-Seared Salmon, Braised Chicory£22.00
Wiener Shnitzel, Cucumber & Dill Salad, Parsley Potatoes£29.00
Aubergine Schnitzel, Tomato Salad (vg)£16.00
Orecchiette, Basil, Pine Nuts, Garlic Oil (v)£18.00
Moules Frites, Chilli & Lemon Thyme£18.00
Bavette Steak, Parsley Frites£19.00

Josper Grill

Roast Chicken (Half or Whole)£39.50
Garlic & Red Onion Jus
Roast Chicken (Half)£20.00
Garlic & Red Onion Jus
Charred Hispi Cabbage (vg)£16.00
Pickled Shallots, Almonds, Oat Jalapeño Mayo
250g Charolais Ribeye£32.00
Green Peppercorn Sauce, Braised Shallot, Watercress
The Brush Burger£18.00
Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Bone Marrow Relish, Frites
Grilled Monkfish Chop£28.00
Clam Velouté

Sides

Mac & Cheese (v) £5.00
Frites (vg)£5.00
Sprouting Broccoli, Chilli, Almonds (vg)£5.00
French Beans, Garlic (vg)£5.00
Endives, Walnuts, Apple (v)£5.00
Mesclun Leaves, Vinaigrette (vg)£5.00
Carrots, Burnt Butter, Sage (v)£5.00

Coffee and Cake

Single Espresso£3.00
Double Espresso£4.00
Ristretto£3.00
Cortado£3.00
Latte£4.50
Flat White£4.50
Cappuccino£4.50
Americano £4.50
Large Variety of Tea's£4.50
English Breakfast,Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Fresh Mint, Jasmine, Chamomile, Peppermint,Rooibos
Choux, Mango, Basil (v)£7.00
Vanilla Crème Brûlée (v)£7.00
Basque Cheesecake, Strawberry Compote (v) £7.00
Raspberry Mille-Feuille, Diplomat Cream (v) £7.00
Isle of Wight Blue Cheese (v) £12.00
Chocolate Cake (v)£6.50
Eclairè (v)£6.50
Blueberry Amandine (v)£6.50
Apple Tarte (v)£6.50

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

East London
Great for creative cocktails
East London
Great for live music
East London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Brush Grand Café offers a "fantastic atmosphere" with a blend of cosmopolitan chic and elegance. Guests rave about the "amazing food," especially the beef rib and desserts. The staff is attentive and friendly, enhancing the overall dining experience. From live music to a superb wine selection, it's "culinary excellence."

33 Reviews

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Princess
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Only thing, there’s not enough seasoning. Black pepper and salt.
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Marzia
VIP
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food, drinks, and overall vibes were fantastic. The staff were incredibly polite and accommodating with my food intolerances, which made the meal even more enjoyable. After dinner, we visited the bar upstairs, where there was live music and excellent drinks—such a great atmosphere. Highly recommend!
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Zoe
Vancouver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I booked the Winter Terrace for the cheese fondue. The service was pretty slow and took a while to get drinks and even longer for the Fondue. We were a group of 7 and the fondue has to be ordered for 2 people. They would not accommodate for fondue for 1 person. The server who was lighting the fondue did not know how to handle the flame torch and was waving it very close to my head with the flame torch still lit. When the fondue came it was not a lot of food for the price and came with random vegetables like beetroot, radish and celery. The terrace also does not look like the pictures. Overall really disappointing experience.
The Brush Grand CaféResponded 3 days ago
Hi Zoe Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent experience with our food was disappointing. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations and take your comments very seriously. We hope you'll give us another chance to make things right. Best regards,
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Lisa
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spent a whole day here… starting with family film club in the very comfy basement cinema followed by a chilled afternoon while the kids were kept entertained by the brilliant leaders at “The Kids Table”. Highly recommend lounging in the wraparound hotel lobby sipping on cocktails and watching the world go by…
The Brush Grand CaféResponded 3 days ago
Dear Guest! Thank you for the fantastic review! 🥳 We're so happy you had a great time with us and enjoyed our menu. Knowing we hit the mark for you makes all our hard work worth it. Hope to see you again soon for more good times and great food!"
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LIz
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Nice place but tricky to find - actually part of a hotel. Nice food - we had the lunch combo. Delicious French onion soup and avocado toast with a poached egg and a Virgin Mary. Very quiet which was fine.
The Brush Grand CaféResponded 3 days ago
Dear Guest! Thank you for the fantastic review! 🥳 We're so happy you had a great time with us and enjoyed our menu. Knowing we hit the mark for you makes all our hard work worth it. Hope to see you again soon for more good times and great food!"
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Olga
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service would definitely recommend!!!!
The Brush Grand CaféResponded 3 days ago
Dear guest, thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you had a good experience and that the ambiance and food were made your visit memorable. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! 😊
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Sarah
VIP
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nice atmosphere. Service quite bizarre. Initially overly attentive and then non existent and the waitress didn’t really seem to have a clue what was going on! Food was only ok but the bread was amazing. Attractive building and a nice restaurant layout.
The Brush Grand CaféResponded on November 16, 2024
Hi Sarah Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent experience with our food was disappointing. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations and take your comments very seriously. We hope you'll give us another chance to make things right. Best regards, Javier Catano General Manager
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Francesco
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
bella atmosfera cibo discreto servizio pessimo più di un ora per avere un hamburger
The Brush Grand CaféResponded on November 9, 2024
Hi Francesco Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent visit did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the food. At The Brush Grand Café, we strive to provide a high-quality dining experience, and it’s clear we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your honesty and would like to learn more about what went wrong so we can address the issue and improve. Please feel free to reach out to me directly so we can make it right. We value your patronage and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Sincerely,
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Daniel
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience was amazing from start to finish! Samuel greeted us warmly upon arrival, setting a fantastic tone for the visit. Joana showed us around downstairs, and her knowledge and friendliness made us feel right at home. The hotel itself is lovely, with every detail carefully considered. A special shoutout to Javier, the amazing manager, whose professionalism and attention to detail truly stood out. Can’t wait to return!
The Brush Grand CaféResponded on November 16, 2024
Hi Daniel Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit and had a great experience at The Brush Grand Café. Our team works hard to provide the best service and delicious food, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that our efforts made your time with us special. Your kind words and positive feedback mean a lot to us and motivate us to keep striving for excellence. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic experience. Warm regards, Javier Catano General Manager
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Sarah
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this place, the staff are super friendly and attentive but not “in your face”. It is indeed a grand café, more of a grand brasserie. Can highly recommend the nibbles, beautifully served warm bread, hot padron peppers and superb iberico ham. Fab wines and really lovely mains. Even the espresso was spot on. Well done the Brush, we had a great birthday celebration for my husband. We didn’t try the cocktails but the mixologist was creating a range for staff training purposes and they looked amazing. Next time….
The Brush Grand CaféResponded on November 8, 2024
Dear Sarah Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback on OpenTable! We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your visit and that our service met your expectations. At The Brush Grand Café, we strive to provide every guest with an exceptional dining experience, and your kind words reaffirm that we're on the right track. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable meal. Once again, thank you for choosing to dine with us and for your generous review. If there's anything else we can do to make your next visit even more enjoyable, please don't hesitate to let us know. Warm regards, Javier Catano General Manager
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The Brush Grand Café is rated 4.5 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

84-86 Great Eastern Street, London, Greater London EC2A 3JL

Additional information

Neighborhood
Shoreditch
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Modern European, Café, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Matheson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thebrushhoxton.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7123 8686
Private party facilities
Looking for something a little special? Our unique space in Hoxton is just a short walk from Old Street Station. The Brush is a restaurant, lounge, cocktail bar with a beautiful art gallery and auditorium all connected under one roof. The Brush also boasts a large all year round terrace.
Private party contact
Monika Dajka: 020 7123 8686

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The Brush Grand Café

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

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Winter Terrace

Christmas Day Menu

New Year's Eve at The Brush Grand Cafe

Nibbles

Crudites, Blue Cheese Dip (v)£7.00

Ibérico Lomito£7.00

Baked Bread Basket, Sea Salt Butter (v)£4.00

Green Nocellara Olives (vg)£3.00

Padrón Peppers, Lime (vg)£6.00

To Start

Beef Tartare, Confit Egg, Sourdough£14.00

Burrata, Heritage Tomato, Basil Oil (v)£12.00

Prawn Cocktail, Avocado, Marie Rose£12.00

French Onion Soup, Gruyère, Croûte£9.00

Goldstein Salmon, Rye Bread, Lemon£12.00

Flatbreads

Heritage Tomatoes, Basil, Coconut Cheese (vg)£12.00

N'duja, Mozzarella, Basil£12.00

Anchovies, Olives, Asparagus, Bottarga£12.00

Grilled Aubergine, Ricotta, Pine Nuts (v)£12.00

Gruyère, Bacon, Caramelised Onions£12.00

Cultivated Mushrooms, Parmesan, Truffle£12.00

Salads

Kale (vg)£15.00

Beets (v)£16.00

Chicken Caesar£18.00

Chopped (v)£15.00

Tuna Niçoise£19.00

Mains

Veal & N'duja Meatballs, Roast Potatoes, Parmesan£17.00

Pan-Seared Salmon, Braised Chicory£22.00

Wiener Shnitzel, Cucumber & Dill Salad, Parsley Potatoes£29.00

Aubergine Schnitzel, Tomato Salad (vg)£16.00

Orecchiette, Basil, Pine Nuts, Garlic Oil (v)£18.00

Moules Frites, Chilli & Lemon Thyme£18.00

Bavette Steak, Parsley Frites£19.00

Josper Grill

Roast Chicken (Half or Whole)£39.50

Roast Chicken (Half)£20.00

Charred Hispi Cabbage (vg)£16.00

250g Charolais Ribeye£32.00

The Brush Burger£18.00

Grilled Monkfish Chop£28.00

Sides

Mac & Cheese (v) £5.00

Frites (vg)£5.00

Sprouting Broccoli, Chilli, Almonds (vg)£5.00

French Beans, Garlic (vg)£5.00

Endives, Walnuts, Apple (v)£5.00

Mesclun Leaves, Vinaigrette (vg)£5.00

Carrots, Burnt Butter, Sage (v)£5.00

Coffee and Cake

Single Espresso£3.00

Double Espresso£4.00

Ristretto£3.00

Cortado£3.00

Latte£4.50

Flat White£4.50

Cappuccino£4.50

Americano £4.50

Large Variety of Tea's£4.50

Choux, Mango, Basil (v)£7.00

Vanilla Crème Brûlée (v)£7.00

Basque Cheesecake, Strawberry Compote (v) £7.00

Raspberry Mille-Feuille, Diplomat Cream (v) £7.00

Isle of Wight Blue Cheese (v) £12.00

Chocolate Cake (v)£6.50

Eclairè (v)£6.50

Blueberry Amandine (v)£6.50

Apple Tarte (v)£6.50

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