
The Lampery
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About The Lampery
The Lampery is a modern British restaurant on Seething Lane, set inside The Apex City of London Hotel. The dining room sits beneath a ceiling installation of copper and artificial leaves and flowers, a recurring feature of the space, and seating extends to an outside area as well as the main room. The menu draws on British staples, including rib-eye steak, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, and Fish and Chips, alongside a Chicken Caesar salad and Turkey Club, with chocolate fondant to finish. At the bar, the passion fruit martini is a house specialty. Sunday afternoons bring bottomless brunch, with mimosas and coffee served alongside a shortbread biscuit, plus live music from a female singer. Each table is looked after by a dedicated server or bartender throughout the visit.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chocolate fondant, ceiling installation decor, passion fruit martini and fish and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chocolate fondant, ceiling installation decor, passion fruit martini and fish and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch draws consistent praise, with reviewers highlighting perfectly cooked poached eggs, steady mimosas, and coffee served with a shortbread biscuit, alongside a chocolate fondant several call out by name. Close behind, the fish and chips and a turkey club win repeat approval at lunch, and the cocktail list stands out too, from a cherry old fashioned to a passion fruit martini. Diners also describe the room itself as part of the draw, pointing to the copper leaf ceiling and an artificial flower installation, plus a Sunday touch of live music from a singer. Service is repeatedly called attentive and friendly. One dissenting review describes a rib-eye as sinewy and full of gristle and the lamb shoulder as disappointing, though the same diner praised the chips and Chicken Caesar salad and noted a manager listened to the complaint and improved the experience. A couple of others found the food less flavourful than expected despite liking the setting.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch draws consistent praise, with reviewers highlighting perfectly cooked poached eggs, steady mimosas, and coffee served with a shortbread biscuit, alongside a chocolate fondant several call out by name. Close behind, the fish and chips and a turkey club win repeat approval at lunch, and the cocktail list stands out too, from a cherry old fashioned to a passion fruit martini. Diners also describe the room itself as part of the draw, pointing to the copper leaf ceiling and an artificial flower installation, plus a Sunday touch of live music from a singer. Service is repeatedly called attentive and friendly. One dissenting review describes a rib-eye as sinewy and full of gristle and the lamb shoulder as disappointing, though the same diner praised the chips and Chicken Caesar salad and noted a manager listened to the complaint and improved the experience. A couple of others found the food less flavourful than expected despite liking the setting.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Lovely atmosphere with quaint dining set up for a romantic date. Delicious signature Lampery passion fruit martini 🍸”
- Google user
“Had such a lovely experience at The Lampery. The atmosphere was elegant and relaxing, the cocktails were beautifully made, and the food was absolutely delicious. Every dish looked stunning and was full of flavour. A perfect spot for a special lunch or dinner.”
- Google user
“Hidden inside The Apex City of London Hotel, this restaurant feels like a quiet refuge from the busy streets outside. The dining room is elegant and softly lit, with a striking ceiling installation of copper leaves that catches the light and gives the whole space a warm, almost theatrical glow. It is the kind of room that invites you to settle in and take your time. The menu leans toward modern British cooking, with dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients and careful presentation. Plates arrive thoughtfully composed, the flavours balanced and refined without feeling overly complicated. While the setting feels polished, the atmosphere remains relaxed enough for an easy dinner rather than a formal occasion. It is the sort of place where the details quietly shape the experience. A calm table in the middle of the city, where the evening unfolds at a gentle pace.”
- Google user
“The atmosphere was beautiful, great service and a nice seating area outside too. The food wasn't as flavourful as I had hoped but I would be willing to try another dish there.”
- Google user
“Been to quite a few restaurants dotted around and this was cute. Love the decor 🥰 and sitting arrangement. This evening I visited was not so busy. I attended a cake decorating session with a group of ladies and the hosts were good. It was a showcase. The Apex hotel was lovely to view as well, very clean and modern chic decor in their meeting room spaces, lounges, the lobby area and rooms. Located just a 5 minute walk from Tower Hill Tube station. There are several tourist attractions around this venue with the London castle just another 5 minute walk away from the restaurant. Super easy to locate 😊 The hosts were super friendly and helpful, had some nice banter and the nibbles were good too Enjoyed the cake decorating session with their pastry chef which was engaging. Overall it had a nice feel to it and it is ideal for board meetings, corporate sessions with smaller numbers and a standing reception👌🏽”
Highlights
“Modern British menu with elevated plating design in a contemporary space with rich interior details.”
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for breakfast
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Dessert
- Table service
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Highlights· 3
- Great cocktails
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The LamperyOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.3426 | — | chocolate fondant, ceiling installation decor, passion fruit martini |
| Paris Grill | 4.4273 | 0.1 mi | steak sandwich, tribute act nights, steak sandwich with fries |
| Yalla Beirut, Lebanese Restaurant, Tower Hill | 4.62,431 | 0.1 mi | mixed grill platter, half grilled chicken with rice, lebanese tea |
| Farmer J Fenchurch Street | 3.8133 | 0.2 mi | avocado toast, porridge options, chai |
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