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The Brush East London Grand Café, London, Greater London

The Brush East London Grand Café

4.4
4.4
51 Reviews
£25 and under
Modern European
84-86 Great Eastern Street, London, Greater London EC2A 3JL

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Brush is an all-day East London Grand Cafe, Music & Cocktail Bar in the heart of Hoxton with a large terrace. Our menu features signature dishes influenced by the diverse culinary landscape of East London, whilst bringing together European influences, local ingredients, bold flavours and fresh ingredients.

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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Shoreditch
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    How to find us: 1-3 Rivington St, London, EC2A 3DT Nearby tube stations: Old Street Station (Northern Line) – 3-minute walk, head for Cowper Street exit Nearby train stations: Liverpool Street Station – 10-minute walk Kings Cross St. Pancras – 15 minutes via tube
  • 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

  • Sunday Roast

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Sunday from 12 – 4pm to enjoy our new Sunday Roasts by Executive Chef Ryan Matheson. Indulge in the ultimate Sunday tradition and start with one of our Bloody Mary’s before feasting on succulent roast meats, crispy seasoned roast potatoes and a selection of seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection.
    Sunday Roast Photo
  • Live DJ Weekend Brunch - £25pp

    £25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy an aperitif and two courses for £25pp at The Brush Grand Café every Saturday & Sunday with a live DJ too! Choose from a selection of aperitifs including a Lillet & Peach spritz, Passion Fruit Bellini or a Bloody Mary followed by a selection of sweet treats including freshly made croissants or Banana Bread with Vanilla Butter. For mains, choose from an array of egg classics and more including Eggs Benedict and Eggs Royale to The Brush Burger or Braised Short Ribs. For dessert, enjoy Vanilla Crème Brûlée, Basque Cheesecake, Blueberry Amandine or an Éclair .
    Live DJ Weekend Brunch - £25pp Photo
  • Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4pm to enjoy a delightful brunch experience with friends and family. Surrounded by the vibrant energy of Shoreditch, our carefully crafted menu features a blend of classic favourites and innovative dishes, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From a selection of egg specials including eggs benedict, Florentine or royale as well as avocado on grilled sourdough, smoked salmon with scrambled eggs or sweet coconut & berry pancakes. Available every Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm.
    Weekend Brunch Photo

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What 51 people are saying

The Brush East London Grand Café reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • East London

    Great for brunch

  • East London

    Good for business meals

  • East London

    Hot spot

  • East London

    Great for live music

  • East London

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East London

    Lively

  • East London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Brush East London Grand Café is a delightful dining destination with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests enjoy the "beautiful place" and "lovely atmosphere," complemented by a friendly and efficient staff. Highlights include the ribeye steak, flavorful cakes, and expertly crafted cocktails. The restaurant's modern, warm decor and terrace make dining special.
51 Reviews
  1. Amni

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re in London and looking for a place that hits every note food, drinks, vibes, and service, look no further than The Brush. Honestly, I’m still dreaming about that chicken. I don’t know what kind of sorcery they used, but it was wowww delicius (yes, with three W's because one isn’t enough). Juicy, flavorful, and so good I almost ordered a second plate just to hug it. And let’s talk cocktails. The spicy margarita? YUMMI. It had the perfect kick like a salsa dancer with a PhD in mixology. Whoever came up with that drink deserves a high-five and maybe a raise. Now the staff… where do I begin? From the moment we walked in, it was like being welcomed by a crew of gourmet loving superheroes. Special shoutout to Giussepe and Javier, you guys are legends. Friendly, professional, and just the right amount of cheeky. Service was on point the whole night. The Brush isn’t just a meal it’s a full experience. 12/10. Would come back just for the vibes. And the chicken. And the margarita. Okay, I’d come back for everything. Highly recommend. Wear stretchy pants. You’ll thank me later.

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  2. Jasmine

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff is super lovely and attentive. Special thanks to Joanna who served us from start to finish. Her knowledge and skills were beyond perfect. Service was fast and food was 10/10 and their new offer of £8 selection of cocktails was exactly what we needed. Will be definitely coming back! Big Thank you!!

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  3. Trudi

    London19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’d definitely recommend eating here. The staff are wonderful and very accommodating. The food was excellent and plentiful, we could have shared several of the dishes and the prices reasonable. Great location and a lovely terrace which gets the afternoon sun and is sheltered.

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  4. Daniel

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening there. Staff was very friendly, specially Javier. All food we had was amazing. We will come back for sure!

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  5. sergio

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful evening at the restaurant of Art’ Hotel in Old Street. Located in the ground floor of the hotel with huge high ceilings and floor to ceiling beautiful windows. The decor is modern and warm and the low lighting makes the dining very special. The food is of great quality specially the beef tartare and the rib eye steak. I can’t compliment enough how good are the cakes specially the apricot one. The spicy margaritas also very well made. Service is quick, efficient and friendly. Overall it was a very nice dining for two made special by all aspects of the well thought restaurant. Thank you.

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  6. Rebecca

    London67 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Went for the 2 course+ cocktail brunch offer @ £25 which was great value for a high-end hotel. The restaurant itself is very cool with D-Face art on the wall. There were only a few other tables occupied so the service could have been more attentive as we did wait quite a while for assistance on a couple occasions. The resident DJ kept things lively, playing old school RnB, however given that there were only 3 or 4 tables occupied the music was too loud and ended up having to shout to my friend, which was a bit annoying. The beef short rib with Mac and cheese was OK. The beef was tender and tasty but the Mac had barely any cheese, so was basically just plain macaroni. Would visit again but order something else.
    The Brush East London Grand CaféResponded on March 30, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the value of our brunch offer and appreciated the unique D-Face art in our restaurant. We apologize for the wait times and the loud music; we'll address these issues to improve the dining experience. Your comments about the beef short rib and mac and cheese are noted, and we'll work on enhancing our dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing a better experience next time.

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  7. MARIA GRAZIA

    London2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Non ho avuto l’esperienza perché benché prenotato quando sono arrivata all’orario esatto , ore 21 , il ristorante stava chiudendo e non mi ha accettato. Motivo? Direi per mancanza di clienti. Certo che se si comportano così, in un hotel a 5 stelle. Non so dove andranno a finire. La gente non va per la poca serietà dell’organizzazione . La gente non ci va perché si mangia male ? Non lo so Comunque con quella atmosfera ti passa ogni velleità .
    The Brush East London Grand CaféResponded on March 25, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. It is certainly not the standard we aim to uphold, especially in a 5-star establishment. We will address this issue with our team to ensure it does not happen again. Your comments about the atmosphere and organization are valuable to us, and we will work hard to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From reception to food, it is a 5 star service! The team is very friendly and professional. We've been very lucky having Oriana taking care of out table! Will be 100% back soon :)
    The Brush East London Grand CaféResponded on March 18, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Oriana will be so happy to know she made your visit special. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Malta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing, great recommendations and attention to detail. Staff super friendly !
    The Brush East London Grand CaféResponded on March 18, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and appreciated the recommendations and attention to detail. Our team takes great pride in being friendly and attentive, and it's wonderful to know that it made a positive impact on your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Alison

    Essex10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked for 4 of us for the standard Brunch on Saturday. We ate late so it was pretty quiet. The service started ok but then the waitress accidentally split a whole glass of Prosecco over my friend. She was very apologetic and it was obviously an accident. There was a glass of wine on the same tray which was splashed with the Prosecco so she took this away saying she would replace it. She came back to the table where my friend was still drying off with a new Prosecco but the same wine glass. It was obviously an accident but there was no gesture by the restaurant for this mishap. Food was ok. There were 4 of us and we spent £270 so would have been nice for someone to have come over.

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The Brush East London Grand Café is rated 4.4 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Brush East London Grand Café

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
  • Public transit
    How to find us: 1-3 Rivington St, London, EC2A 3DT Nearby tube stations: Old Street Station (Northern Line) – 3-minute walk, head for Cowper Street exit Nearby train stations: Liverpool Street Station – 10-minute walk Kings Cross St. Pancras – 15 minutes via tube
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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