Arabica bar & kitchen

Self-taught chef James Walters has developed the business gradually over 20 years, from a stall selling Levantine snacks at markets and festivals via a regular Borough Market presence that graduated to a glass-fronted sit-down restaurant in Arabica bar & kitchen is looking to expand further. For 33 years we've been curating reviews of the UK's most notable restaurant. In a typical year, diners submit over 50, reviews to create the most authoritative restaurant guide in the UK.

Last Updated on November 17, by Leyla Kazim. For me to delay a visit to a newly opened Middle Eastern restaurant for much longer than it takes to glance over the online menu, would mean committing nothing less than sacrilege. And so — on only their second day of trade after a soft-launch period — I arrive in the heat of the evening expectant and hungry and with a Persian in tow for good measure. The Arabica brand began life on this very ground over 14 years ago, selling a modest range of home-cooked mezze wares amongst what was then just a handful of other merchants. Since then, it has expanded into trading at several London market locations, grown an impressive online offering and boasts a Selfridges concession.

Arabica bar & kitchen

Borough has been known for its food markets since as far back as the 11th century. First the stallholders were trading on old London Bridge, but then in the 13th century they were moved to what became Borough High Street. A market has been here ever since. Borough Market has grown to over individual stalls. There are the traditional fruit, vegetables, bread and meat but these days the market reflects how cosmopolitan London eats. There are wine merchants, stalls selling olives, cheeses and spices. A jewel box of gastronomic delights. We visited on Sunday when the market is closed. That was by choice as it gave the opportunity to really appreciate the Victorian architecture and even a brass plate set in the ground commemorating an association between the market, Switzerland and the Olympic Games! Sunday lunch was the next priority.

OPEN: 12pm - 11pm. Food 3. I went to this place last night and found it quite dissapointing.

Join us at the polished concrete bar to watch our chefs at work and linger over a Levantine inspired cocktail, or hunker down for a Middle Eastern style feast. The menu draw inspiration from adventures through the fertile valleys of Jordan, mountain villages of Lebanon and vibrant cities of Istanbul, Beirut, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Atmospheric at any time of day with the lively bustle of market life and a soundtrack to lift your spirit — Meat-eaters, pescatarians, vegetarians and vegans will all find plenty to please from the vibrant array of colourful meze and small plates, flatbreads from the clay oven and pasture-fed meat and day-boat fish from the charcoal grill. A convivial place for family, friends, or solo enjoyment, anytime of day. Arabica uses cookies to provide a better experience for our users. For more information please see our privacy policy.

Welcome to a series of articles rounding-up the very best restaurants in London for specific cuisines. Value is kept firmly in mind, and most of our picks represent this. On the flip side, of course, some places are so good they're worth saving up for. As ever, please do let us know your experiences of these restaurants and other recommendations in the comments below. In both locations it served some of the finest Lebanese cuisine in London, and continues to do so. Highlights from a long menu of well-priced, traditional mezze include hummus and moutabel aubergine dip which are exemplary in showing just how well these classics can be executed. Then there's spicy paprika-rich sujuk sausages, and foul medames broad beans that are brought to life with garlic, lemon and peppery olive oil. The team have made a buzzy home of a railway arch around the corner, serving vibrant, spice-filled dishes and similarly punchy Eastern-inspired cocktails.

Arabica bar & kitchen

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For me to delay a visit to a newly opened Middle Eastern restaurant for much longer than it takes to glance over the online menu, would mean committing nothing less than sacrilege. Hello — I enjoyed reading your blog. For 33 years we've been curating reviews of the UK's most notable restaurant. Arabica Bar and Kitchen. Borough has been known for its food markets since as far back as the 11th century. There are the traditional fruit, vegetables, bread and meat but these days the market reflects how cosmopolitan London eats. The atmosphere is entirely at ease, whilst still sophisticated enough to impress a date or play host to a few suits. Atmospheric at any time of day with the lively bustle of market life and a soundtrack to lift your spirit — Meat-eaters, pescatarians, vegetarians and vegans will all find plenty to please from the vibrant array of colourful meze and small plates, flatbreads from the clay oven and pasture-fed meat and day-boat fish from the charcoal grill. There are wine merchants, stalls selling olives, cheeses and spices. First the stallholders were trading on old London Bridge, but then in the 13th century they were moved to what became Borough High Street. Made with high-rye bourbon, date syrup and bitters, this was a smooth cocktail with plenty of citrus aroma from the ornate orange-rind garnish.

A very laid back, casual restaurant but a restaurant nonetheless. If Arabica wants to be thought of as a bar and kitchen then a bar it shall be.

Be warned, doing so can unwittingly tot up the bill and result in a spread in excess of what is reasonable for two people to consume. NEWS Review of the reviews. Spring Vegetable Freeke was a melange of seasonal veggies cooked with grains and garnished with crispy onions, toasted nuts, herbs and minted lebneh, a soft natural cheese. In a typical year, diners submit over 50, reviews to create the most authoritative restaurant guide in the UK. Harmonious design in natural materials and not over-themed. Crisp, floral and refreshing. Leave this field empty. A moat of glossy whipped-up hummus with ghee! Arabica Bar and Kitchen. Service 4.