Some things could run smoother, but individual staff members make all the difference. Great rooftop restaurant (why only until 10 pm?) with beautiful food and enchanting service. Even though it is 'just' a pub hotel far from any standard hotel service, the hotel operation is truly unique. Location is very good, close to Aldgate East."
Absolutely superb meal!! What a great restaurant! We weren't staying in the rooms. Three levels for food and drink: lower level (ground floor) pub - hugely popular; first floor (2nd floor for North Americans) lovely restaurant; and rooftop terrace - book in advance in good weather - hard to get in. Apparently also available for weddings and special events - would be a nice venue.
OK - now to the meal: Panisse and the cheese croquettes were a delightful start to the meal. Monkfish a la Normande was wonderful. Have the bread with it to soak up the sauce and the remaining lentils. Creme brulee with rhubarb was lovely, as was the chocolate fondant! What a fantastic meal for our last night in London. Service and recommendations were spot on impeccable. Restaurant is nice, with tables well spaced. Short walk from Aldgate East tube stop. Worth the trip! Found it by accident, as it did not, unfortunately, come up in our Google searches for restaurants. Fine dining without the pretention. Beautifully prepared, wonderful food with interesting wine list.
Perfect place for lunch! Handy for Spitalfields and Shoreditch. We booked the rooftop and had a wonderful time. How lovely to look at the London skyline AND trees at the same time. Food (sharing plates) is delicious and tastes fresh and home-made (not to mention home-grown). We started with the home-made pickles and hummus, then ordered the half chicken, roasted leeks and pink fir potatoes. Which was plenty for two, but we couldn't resist sharing the Basque cheesecake with rhubarb and added a side of miso-caramel ice cream, both of which were memorably good. We drank an orange skin-contact wine by the carafe. Pick a decent day and book the rooftop at the Culpeper, I would highly recommend.
We had an amazing time at this wonderful pub. Stayed 3 nights and had dinner on the rooftop the first night. Lovely staff, wonderful atmosphere, in all areas of the pub (rooftop, dining room, downstairs pub). Very laid back. Breakfast is 2 min walk away in the Buxton and the staff there was also delightful.
The only thing I would say is that if the weather is very warm and you want to sleep with the windows open you need to be mindful that there is quite a bit of (emergency) vehicles on the road. Not much the pub can do about that though.
Genuinely one of the greatest stays in London I have ever had. Everything was so sublime. I ate here everyday and the food is truly some of the finest I have ever eaten. Fantastic portions brilliant flavours that are fresh, innovative and comforting. The service is always impeccable and the VIEWS! Honey if you’re in town you’re a fool if you don’t come.
