London’s temple to pie and gin, Holborn Dining Room, reminds us that a concerted focus on the seemingly simple things can result in stunning outcomes. Not only is it one of the most gorgeous restaurants in London, it also serves up stunning food.
As the name suggests, the restaurant is located in the heart of Central London. Nestled alongside Rosewood London, it’s the perfect spot for celebratory dinners and spontaneous post-work cocktails alike. The “grand British brasserie” serves up British food with a quirky twist in absolutely astonishing environs. Whether you’re grabbing a quick pint, settling in for a meal, or hankering for a pie – Holborn Dining Room will sort you out with grace and cheer.
The Gin Bar at Holborn Dining Room
When it comes to the unofficial spirit of London, Holborn Dining Room has created the ultimate shrine. Featuring over 500 different varieties, The Gin Bar offers London’s largest (and most diverse) selection of gin, alongside 30 varieties of tonic. That’s *starts counting on fingers* a LOT of different possible G&Ts! With an offering of well-known international brands alongside small-batch and local distillers, even the most dedicated gin enthusiasts will find something new to try.
Complete with an impressive copper-topped bar, this is a restaurant that screams interior goals. Their in-house mathematicians have calculated there are over 14,000 unique pairings of gin and mixer on offer. It’s basically the backlit juniper temple you’ve been dreaming of. And let’s be honest with ourselves, when a bar is gorgeous, the drinks just taste that much better.
There’s also a delightful outdoor terrace – perfect for when the weather warms up. We love a versatile venue, especially when as much consideration has gone into the outside as in. Too many places pop out some wooden benches and call it a day – but obviously that’s not going to fly here! Throughout the year the terrace offers up seasonal brunch and dinner menus, with a background of lush greenery that gives the feel of dining in a (very rich) friend’s English garden.
The Pie Room
Oh, yeah, buddy. That’s right: there’s a whole dedicated Pie Room. Whether you’re after a casual pork pie for lunch or want to learn more at one of their Pie masterclasses, this is the place every food enthusiast needs to visit.
Pie room by day and executive private dining experience by night, this copper-clad grotto is piled high with savoury treats. Under the watchful eye of Nokx Majozi, the Head Pie Maker (what a title!), The Pie Room is, in their own words, a “one-stop destination dedicated to one of Britain’s most iconic dishes.”
Now, you may be saying: how pretty can a pie be? It’s a pie.
But at Holborn Dining Room they’ve turned pie-making into an art form. I mean, has anyone tried calling The Tate Britain? These need their own dedicated exhibition pronto!
Even Mary Berry wouldn’t try complaining that these pies had a soggy bottom!
And, let’s say you’re not a gin fan. Let’s say pies aren’t exactly your thing (weird flex, but okay). Even then, you’ll still want to check out some of the venue’s delightful British dishes. The food here is equally as delicious as it is visually captivating. A scroll through the venue’s Instagram, or a glance over its menu, will have any palette salivating at the delicious dishes on offer.
The Pie Hole
And then there’s the Pie Hole. Having reopened back in March for British Pie Week the Pie Hole is once again slinging pies to hungry Londoners. Obviously, we had to head down and give it a go ourselves. And we took resident pie expert, who you might recognise from Secret Manchester’s videos, along for the ride!
The ultimate takeaway pie destination (have those words ever been written before?), the Pie Hole offers up the buttery, savoury delights found in the Pie Room. Time-strapped Londoners are able to grab pies directly from the handy street-side hatch all day.Pies include favourites such as the Chicken Pie, Pork Pie, Dauphinoise Potato Pie, and Sausage Rolls alongside mash and gravy.
Forget Greggs (okay, no, let’s not be ridiculous) — head to the Pie Hole for your next pastry fix. Or, if you’ve got some time on your hands, take a seat inside and spend a few hours soaking up the vibes and the gin alongside delicious food.