Marlowe Cafe, Bar & Restaurant Located between Shoreditch and the Square Mile, Marlowe honors the vibrant history and diversity of the city. The bar and restaurant are a throwback to the days when Shoreditch and Hoxton were bustling entertainment hubs, rivaling Theatreland in the West End. This venue is located in the Montcalm East hotel, and pays homage to the city's history and diversity by taking inspiration from playwright Christopher Marlowe. At Marlowe, guests can enjoy three different spaces. The ground floor café serves breakfast through dinner, while the first floor restaurant and cocktail bar serve lunch and dinner. Among the dishes on the menu at Marlowe are sirloin steak with duck egg, bone marrow butter and shallots, beef cheeks and bone marrow flatbread with cheese and tomatoes, and toasted brioche filled with pork belly and tomato. Homemade fish dishes, such as Peterhead cod with marrowfat peas topped with a white wine and caper sauce, salt cod fritters, and Cornish smoked mackerel with pickles and poached eggs, is available. We came here for the drinks offering, which features global wine, local beer, and signature cocktails inspired by Marlowe and the city of London. It was a pleasure to knock back several rounds of those cocktails, each just as carefully crafted as the next, and they were all delicious. A final note goes to the elegant interiors, which are a tribute to Marlowe's era with rich velvets, bold prints, wooden panels, and candlelight that casts a warm glow. www.etmcollection.co.uk/venue/marlowe The Jugged Hare In the heart of Barbican, City of London, The Jugged Hare Pub & Restaurant is a quintessential British dining establishment located on the site of an old brewery. The pub has a delightful oak floor, leather seating, and more than a few stuffed and mounted animals, providing a cozy and traditional pub atmosphere, perfect for a hearty meal. Even though a vegetarian menu is offered, The Jugged Hare is primarily a meat-eaters' restaurant. You can start with crispy bone marrow, shallots, and capers or smoked Cornish mackerel with beetroot and horseradish before moving onto Cumbrian Longhorn steaks, chips, rotisserie gravy, or steamed Shetland Island mussels with Jugged Hare ale. Whether it is a treacle tart served with Jersey cream or breakfast bread and butter pudding with vanilla ice cream, old favourites are always available. Each dish is made with high-quality ingredients sourced locally, ensuring high-quality and authentic taste. A dining room with an open kitchen adds warmth and light to the dining experience. It is not only the service that exudes warmth, but also the staff members who are well trained, enthusiastic and knowledgable about the food and wine choices. Food here is plentiful and nigh on impossible to finish in one sitting. There's nothing better than comfort food and if that's what you are after, the Jugged Hare simply can't be beaten. We loved it! www.juggedhare.co.uk Amazing Destinations 167
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