Set in the heart of The City, just across from Bank station, 1 Lombard Street is a restaurant not short on wow factor. The impressive former banking hall oozes grandeur, making it the ideal place to come for a truly memorable meal. Whether you're wanting to celebrate a special occasion with a luxurious three course meal or simply want a light lunch, one of the variety of menus designed by head chef James Holden is bound to suit.
Expect lavish interiors at 1 Lombard Street, with the brasserie's impressive circular skylight casting sunlight over the bar below and giving the entire dining room a bright and airy feel. Meanwhile the walls of the restaurant play host to a number of stunning artworks including pieces by notable British artists including Antony Gormley and Steve Claydon, while mobiles hang from above.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menus at Lombard Street 1 change frequently, but always feature show-stopping dishes served simply and crafted with sustainably-sourced ingredients. Starters have included English asparagus, steamed and served with a velvety Hollandaise sauce and perfectly poached Burford brown eggs, and Severn & Wye smoked var salmon served on rye with capers and dill.
As for the main course, dishes could include Loch Duart salmon with a spring vegetable salad and herb mayonnaise, 30 day Himalayan salt aged steaks from breeds native to the British Isles, or a lamb barnsley chop with crushed Jersey Royals, a wild garlic salsa verde and lamb gravy. And to top it all off, guests can finish off with a springtime Yorkshire rhubarb crumble, dark chocolate dome with amarena cherry, or a classic sticky toffee pudding.
In terms of drinks, the wine menu covers a number of different regions at all price points, while the bar offers everything from cocktails to draught beer. A variety of soft drinks are also available.