Named after a greengrocer who originally owned the site, Arthur Hooper’s sits in the heart of bustling Borough Market. This classy venue offers a mix of Mediterranean small plates and an impressive by-the-glass wine selection, collecting numerous awards since its opening. Ingredients come from local suppliers such as Southbank Fresh Fish and Paxton & Whitfield.
Head upstairs and you’ll find the elegant Fruit & Veg Room, its name again honouring the building’s former tenant. This high-ceilinged room boasts enormous windows overlooking the market and is ideal for private dining occasions, making it a unique setting for your office Christmas party. The large table seats up to 12 but can be removed to host 25 standing guests. The room also has a large smart TV that can connect to laptops for presentations and a high-quality sound system.
Despite the English name, the cuisine is primarily Italian. The main menu favours a range of small and large European-inspired plates showcasing typically Mediterranean ingredients. Christmas party bookings are invited to order from the group menu which presents something a bit different to the usual festve fare, with lower and higher price point options too. Sharing plates of burrata, samphire, almonds, confit garlic and chilli; alongside braised lamb neck and parmesan polenta; and sautéed fingerling potatoes with oregano and parsley are spread along the table allowing guests to dig in. For dessert, expect the likes of a vegan chocolate brownie with fresh strawberries and a cheese selection.
To toast the season, British and Mediterranean beers are available, along with old and new world wines and a full range of spirits. For libation enthusiasts, Arthur Hooper’s offers private tastings, whiskey experiences and mixology masterclasses.
Welcoming staff will keep your glasses and bellies full at this upscale but unpretentious eatery. Get in touch with the team via email or telephone to enquire. You can also fill out the form to the right to request some more information from the team.