Holborn Dining Room

£33 - £52 / British, Vegetarian options

252 High Holborn, London

Awards

Excellent Cakes 2024

Opening hours

7AM-10PM

Sunday 7:30AM-9:45PM
Monday 7AM-10PM
Tuesday 7AM-10PM
Wednesday 7AM-10PM
Thursday 7AM-10PM
Friday 7AM-10PM
Saturday 7AM-10PM

Exquisite Pies and Unparalleled Service

Every so often, the world of dining throws up a surprise, a jewel that manages to fuse traditional and opulent dining with an unexpected warmth. Stepping into Holborn Dining Room, one is immediately greeted by a stately ambiance — think Edwardian grandeur meets contemporary opulence. Bathed in warm amber lighting that dances off leather booths and grand chandeliers, the atmosphere whispers promises of an extraordinary meal. With over 400 gins which indeed adorn the backdrop like liquid glass sculptures, the bar is poised for any connoisseur ready to indulge. Visitors rave about the attentive staff, charmingly garbed in retro chic attire that contributes in no small part to the holistic allure of this establishment. Indeed, service here seems to luxuriate every bit as much as the celebrated pies gracing each menu.

The menu pays homage to British classics while fearlessly incorporating modern nuances that tease the palate. While their pork and beef pies are praised as edible art, meticulously crimped crusts envelop rich, hearty fillings that burst with flavour. The lamb mains linger long on the senses, tender to the bite, whispering tales of craftsmanship in each morsel — divine, yes, but never disparaging companion dishes like seasonal carrots or fluffy truffle fries. For those venturing beyond pies, delights such as the vegan Wellington echo the kitchen's inclusive culinary heartbeat. Even as prices escalate towards infamy, there is substance beyond style; you leave feeling not only that you've dined masterfully, but that you've savored a moment within the grand canvas of London’s iconic dining saga. — Jasper Griddle