Brawn

London, UK

Brawn is the kind of neighbourhood bistro any food obsessive would love to have at the end of their road. Housed in an unpretentious brick building, this cosy east London restaurant has been winning hearts since 2010, serving honest, rustic small plates with an elegant edge. The vibe? Welcoming and a little bohemian, with whitewashed walls, wooden tables, mismatched chairs and clutches of wine bottles on display – many from organic or biodynamic producers. Menus change daily, but consistently feature European-inspired fare heavy on pork and game – rabbit and prune terrine with pickles and mustard, duck breast with coco beans, roasted peppers and marjoram, and pork chop with grilled lettuce, summer beans and anchoïade, a classic Provençal dip. Phone ahead to ask what's on; if cured sardines with pine nuts, raisins, capers and chicory is one of the options, you've struck gold.

Key Information

• Average price per person $80
• Lunch: Tues – Sat Dinner: Mon – Sat
• 44 207 729 5692
• Visit Brawn's Website

Location

49 Columbia Road, Shoreditch, London, E2 7RG