
The Libertine Restaurant & Bar
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About The Libertine Restaurant & Bar
The Libertine Restaurant & Bar occupies the vaults beneath the Royal Exchange building on 1 Royal Exchange, London. The space houses both a dining room and a bar for drinking. The menu runs from a Sunday Roast, served with a choice of beef or chicken, to fish pie made with a mix of seafood. Burgers appear alongside fish and chips, and oysters are offered by the half-dozen. Sticky toffee pudding closes out the dessert options. The restaurant operates on a walk-in basis, though solo diners may face a wait. Wines on the list run pricey.
Good to know
“A spectacular restaurant and bar for dining, drinking and unwinding located in the vaults of The Royal Exchange located moments away from Bank.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, fish and chips, sticky toffee pudding and oysters.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, fish and chips, sticky toffee pudding and oysters.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast is the recurring draw here, with reviewers repeatedly praising the beef and chicken options and calling one visit the best roast they'd had. Close behind, the burgers and fish and chips earn praise for being juicy and not dry, and the sticky toffee pudding gets singled out as a favorite finish. Diners consistently highlight the staff by name for warm, attentive service and drink recommendations, and several mention being treated to an unexpected free dessert. The basement setting inside the Royal Exchange building draws repeated notice, along with a playlist some found fun and others thought mismatched to the mood. A recurring caveat is the wine pricing, described by multiple reviewers as expensive for London. One reviewer also notes they'd read prior complaints about poor service beforehand but did not experience any themselves. Several suggest booking ahead, since one solo diner had to wait despite it not being long.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast is the recurring draw here, with reviewers repeatedly praising the beef and chicken options and calling one visit the best roast they'd had. Close behind, the burgers and fish and chips earn praise for being juicy and not dry, and the sticky toffee pudding gets singled out as a favorite finish. Diners consistently highlight the staff by name for warm, attentive service and drink recommendations, and several mention being treated to an unexpected free dessert. The basement setting inside the Royal Exchange building draws repeated notice, along with a playlist some found fun and others thought mismatched to the mood. A recurring caveat is the wine pricing, described by multiple reviewers as expensive for London. One reviewer also notes they'd read prior complaints about poor service beforehand but did not experience any themselves. Several suggest booking ahead, since one solo diner had to wait despite it not being long.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“It was a lovely Sunday roast. I had a pint of the house lager to start off with, then an elderflower spritz with 6 oysters, and finished with a glass of 2021 Barolo alongside the roast. Airi was incredibly fun, professional, and polite. Her attentive and bubbly care is absolutely the reason for this review.”
- Google user
“My friend and I visited The Libertine while in London to celebrate her birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, we received exceptional service from Joe. He was attentive, welcoming and genuinely friendly, making us feel so well looked after throughout the evening. He went above and beyond to make my friend’s birthday feel extra special, and it truly became a night to remember. The drinks were fantastic, especially Joe’s recommendations, which were spot on. The food was equally impressive; beautifully presented and absolutely exquisite. Thank you to Joe and the team for making our celebration so memorable. We can’t wait to return!”
- Google user
“This place earns 6* out of 5! Please treat yourself & go to this great restaurant / pub. We had a fun evening with George and Joe. They were very friendly and pointed us to some of their best dishes. Burgers were special. I had the fish pie. It was a little heavy on the mashers but nice mix of seafood. Joe said the Sunday Roast is a must have when you visit the Libertine in Cornhill London.”
- Google user
“Two Americans experiencing our first Sunday Roast, and we picked a banger! Fantastic experience from start to finish! The atmosphere is so lovely and a bit eclectic. The playlist was fun, and the basement location was welcome in the middle of a warm July day. Anastasia and the rest of the staff took such wonderful care of us and answered our questions so kindly. The food was exactly what I hoped it would be! He had the beef, I had the chicken, and they were equally delicious. The extra sides sounded good, but we had more than enough food to fill us up as it was. We definitely hope to be back to try even more of the menu!”
- Google user
“Was a bit nervous to go because of the reviews about the bad service but we didn't experience any of that. Our server was wonderful, extremely friendly and efficient. The food was also surprisingly great. We each had a main, I had the chicken and a few sides. Was fantastic :) the wine is pricey but that's the only issue I found.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near The Libertine Restaurant & Bar
- The Parlour4.4710.1 mi£100+Reservations
live jazz band, burlesque show, NY strip steak
- Tossed Cheapside4.51140.3 mi£10–20
build-your-own salad bowl, small portion sizes, gym food bowl
- Paradise Green4.62,3140.3 mi£20–60Good for kidsReservations
bottomless brunch/prosecco, smoked salmon, banana prawns
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Libertine Restaurant & BarWheelchair accessible | 4.71,591 | — | — | sunday roast, fish and chips, sticky toffee pudding |
| The ParlourReservations | 4.471 | 0.1 mi | £100+ | live jazz band, burlesque show, NY strip steak |
| Tossed Cheapside | 4.5114 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | build-your-own salad bowl, small portion sizes, gym food bowl |
| Paradise GreenGood for kids · Reservations | 4.62,314 | 0.3 mi | £20–60 | bottomless brunch/prosecco, smoked salmon, banana prawns |
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