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The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen

4.4
4.4
8 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen is a vibrant venue in London’s City Centre, near Brick Lane and Tower Bridge. With a lively atmosphere, it's perfect for casual meals, evening drinks, and relaxed dining.

Our menu brings bold street food flavours, blending East London influences with Southeast Asian spices. Designed for sharing, our dishes are packed with big flavours, and our signature cocktails are ideal for pre-show drinks or casual nights out.

For events, The Cardinal offers flexible private hire options, including intimate dinners in a semi-private dining space or drinks receptions at the bar. Full venue hire is available for larger gatherings. With its central location and easy access to key landmarks, The Cardinal is the perfect choice for unforgettable events and great dining.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Contemporary British, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed–Fri 12:00 am–2:00 am Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 10:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    020 3959 0888
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Glen Padiyar
  • Neighborhood
    Aldgate
  • Cross street
    Aldgate High Street and Duke's Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Aldgate Station- 1 minute away, Aldgate East- 3 minutes away
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Midday Menu

    £18.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    ENJOY A FREE HOUSE BEER, WINE, OR SOFT DRINK WITH ANY DISH FROM OUR MIDDAY MENU. The midday menu offer is available between 12pm and 4pm, Monday to Friday from £13.00. At The Cardinal, we’re all about bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a warm, welcoming vibe. Our menu is inspired by seasonal produce and global influences, bringing you dishes that celebrate the energy of East London. Our team is dedicated to making every visit a great one— so come on in, grab a seat, and let’s make it a meal to remember.
    Midday Menu Photo

What 8 people are saying

The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

8 Reviews
  1. Samuel

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was great overall. Nice place and neat. Close to train station, easy to locate and acess the building
    The Cardinal Bar & KitchenResponded on March 3, 2025
    Dear Samuel, Thank you for your review! We're glad you had a great experience and found The Cardinal easy to locate. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. All the best, The Cardinal team

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  2. Philippa

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, the range of food on the a la carte menu was great, and the prices were reasonable. My friend had the gnocchi and I had the roast beef baguette and both were delicious, great sizes and very filling. Also highly recommend the house white wine, was very dry and delicious. And we had the 30% off experience via OpenTable so that made it even better! Highly recommend and definitely will be returning
    The Cardinal Bar & KitchenResponded on January 27, 2025
    Dear Philippa, Thank you for sharing such a glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the fantastic service, delicious dishes, and reasonable prices. It’s great to know the gnocchi and roast beef baguette were a hit, and we’re delighted you loved the house white wine too. The 30% off via OpenTable sounds like a brilliant way to make the experience even better! We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. All the best, The Cardinal team

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  3. Laura

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue, amazing food! People need to know about this spot
    The Cardinal Bar & KitchenResponded on January 27, 2025
    Dear Laura, Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the food and the venue. Your kind words mean the world to us—we’d love to welcome you back again! All the best, The Cardinal team

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  4. Marie

    Hertfordshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We booked the al a carte menu with 30% discount. When we got there we were told they only offer the brunch menu on Sundays. As we were the only people there the manager eventually agreed we could order from the al a carte. However I was in the toilet when my husband paid the bill and I have just found out the bill did not include the 30% discount. We are £60 down on a very average meal in a restaurant with zero atmosphere. Feel cheated

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  5. Lisa

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiters were really helpful, food was fantastic, ambience was good.
    The Cardinal Bar & KitchenResponded on October 14, 2024
    Hi Lisa, thank you so much for your kind review. We are thrilled to know you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best, The Cardinal team

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  6. garry

    London55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and the food was a good selection, well cooked and well prepared. Will go again.
    The Cardinal Bar & KitchenResponded on August 28, 2024
    Hi Garry, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our service and the variety of our well-cooked and prepared dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! All the best, The Cardinal team

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Deal tasty burger, enjoyed the service and the atmosphere. Will recommend to our friends.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambiance. We will be going again.

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FAQs

The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen

9 Aldgate High St, London, Greater London EC3N 1AH

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Aldgate High Street and Duke's Street
  • Neighborhood
    Aldgate
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed–Fri 12:00 am–2:00 am Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 10:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Contemporary British, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Aldgate Station- 1 minute away, Aldgate East- 3 minutes away
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Glen Padiyar
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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