Granary square brasserie reviews

Such news is now met with either clamouring excitement or a stifled yawn.

And my senses are correct. The restaurant, which opened in mid-December, has been designed by the team behind The Ivy family spreading across London and beyond, with its latest openings in Cambridge and Guilford. Inside the Grade II-listed building, the huge restaurant is a sophisticated, all-day dining spot that attracts small groups, birthday parties and even young families. Brunch is served on weekends between a very leisurely 11am and 4pm, when a DJ also plays. The brunch menu is extensive. And I mean extensive. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.

Granary square brasserie reviews

I was lucky enough to get a foot in the door of once-prized Covent Garden institution The Ivy at a reasonably young age — the days before social media and mobile phones at the table, of course. Back then in the early noughties, the restaurant was famously booked up months in advance: befriending the manager was the only way to ensnare a table with relative ease. So, after this first visit — something of a watershed moment in my naive young mind, at least — I made it my mission to do just that. As I left, I booked a dinner on a random day there and then, without knowing even who to bring, or whether there were sufficient funds in the bank. And that was the start of it. Prior to that, it had suffered its own time in the doldrums in the s, even leading to it closing completely in But its story, of course, stretches way further back: starting life as an unlicensed cafe in thus celebrating its centenary last year , its first wave of success came crashing in the s due to its location near the big theatres, and a quickly-acquired rep for exclusivity not to mention a later closing time than others. Through its doors in those days? B ack to the present. By the late noughties my appetite had waned for its pleasures — a fact which coincided with the current wave of cutting-edge eating, arguably spearheaded by the likes of Barrafina, Polpo and hip streetfood purveyors such as Meatliquor all of which are now small chains.

Published 13 February

For those who have not yet discovered it, Granary Square in Kings Cross is part of the most successfully executed regeneration project in London, turning a sketchy neighbourhood a few short years ago into a really well designed pedestrianised wonderland of great shopping, delicious restaurants and fun bars linking Kings Cross to Camden, to the west, and Islington to the east with what now feels like a perfectly reasonable 12 min walk either way! A feast for the senses, on trend decor, live DJ, and a delicious journey around the globe from the most loved British food to Asian flavours and fabulous cocktails and a perfectly respectable wine list to suit all tastes! Not to mention the wonderful service made ultra special by lovely Mr. Cabe mencionar el excelente servicio fue sumamente especial gracias a Mr. The decor is cool, hip, and, of course, eminently instagrammable with marble tables, brass accented and blue painted walls.

I was lucky enough to get a foot in the door of once-prized Covent Garden institution The Ivy at a reasonably young age — the days before social media and mobile phones at the table, of course. Back then in the early noughties, the restaurant was famously booked up months in advance: befriending the manager was the only way to ensnare a table with relative ease. So, after this first visit — something of a watershed moment in my naive young mind, at least — I made it my mission to do just that. As I left, I booked a dinner on a random day there and then, without knowing even who to bring, or whether there were sufficient funds in the bank. And that was the start of it.

Granary square brasserie reviews

And my senses are correct. The restaurant, which opened in mid-December, has been designed by the team behind The Ivy family spreading across London and beyond, with its latest openings in Cambridge and Guilford. Inside the Grade II-listed building, the huge restaurant is a sophisticated, all-day dining spot that attracts small groups, birthday parties and even young families. Brunch is served on weekends between a very leisurely 11am and 4pm, when a DJ also plays. The brunch menu is extensive. And I mean extensive. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.

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Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. Big in America Push notifications. Personally I find that irritating. Indeed, one thing that is abundantly clear about this restaurant is that it is overpriced. But too many dishes were underwhelming: prawn cocktail, normally a must-have, was let down by watery, metallic-tinged prawns and insufficient marie rose dressing. The Ivy has a long history in the capital. Sprinkle on more black pepper and the basil leaves. Log in. Known for their flamboyant atmosphere and well dressed dishes across the board, I rumbled through my wardrobe for a fancy-looking outfit and paid them a visit to suss out how sophisticated this new family member was. The restaurant has only been open for a couple of weeks — and to be honest, it shows a bit. Everything looks so delicious! Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. I imagine this will simply be propped up by the nearby Guardianistas and Googleytes on their business lunches. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Granary Square Brasserie, is the latest creation of the Ivy Collective, a new kid on the block, who only opened their doors last month and since opening they have created quite a stir and we can certainly see why. When you enter, you are immediately greeted with charm and decadence. Opulent chandeliers, wooden and brass tables, blue painted walls and parquet flooring.

Get Gasholder in your inbox. Service was just as much of a roller-coaster: everyone was efficient, but some staffers were polite and obliging, while others were cold and slightly pushy. It needs seasoning. Still, we order cocktails, which are fine, although my Campari spritz arrives with inferior Aperol. Sprinkle on more black pepper and the basil leaves. Login with your Social ID. Oh, and lest we forget, comfort food by the bucketload. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 3 minutes, just until cooked through. There are now top-level neighbourhood haunts in areas that once barely had an Overground station, while Soho has become the unofficial food capital of London, especially for small, walk-in joints with tightly composed menus. You must be logged in to post a comment. O n a chilly evening we take a seat in the far western side of the long dining room, past the counter and near the floor-to-ceiling windows that will soon look out over the new Coal Drops Yard retail development. Post A Comment Cancel Reply. Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.