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.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, burger, fish pie and sticky toffee pudding.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, burger, fish pie and sticky toffee pudding.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return most for the Sunday roast, with reviewers choosing beef or chicken and calling it delicious, and one naming it the best they have had. Close behind are the burgers, described as juicy and full of flavor, and the fish pie, which one reviewer found a little heavy on the mash but a nice mix of seafood. Fish and chips that were not dry, oysters and the sticky toffee pudding also get mentions. Reviewers describe the setting in the Royal Exchange vaults as beautiful, with a lovely, slightly eclectic atmosphere, and repeatedly praise friendly servers who gave wine pairings and menu suggestions. The recurring complaint is the wine, which several call pricey, even for London, and one found the playlist a bit off kilter with the ambiance. One solo diner had a short wait, and one reviewer said they had been nervous about earlier comments on bad service but did not experience it. Several celebrating birthdays recall a server going out of the way, and one diner was surprised when the team treated their dessert.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return most for the Sunday roast, with reviewers choosing beef or chicken and calling it delicious, and one naming it the best they have had. Close behind are the burgers, described as juicy and full of flavor, and the fish pie, which one reviewer found a little heavy on the mash but a nice mix of seafood. Fish and chips that were not dry, oysters and the sticky toffee pudding also get mentions. Reviewers describe the setting in the Royal Exchange vaults as beautiful, with a lovely, slightly eclectic atmosphere, and repeatedly praise friendly servers who gave wine pairings and menu suggestions. The recurring complaint is the wine, which several call pricey, even for London, and one found the playlist a bit off kilter with the ambiance. One solo diner had a short wait, and one reviewer said they had been nervous about earlier comments on bad service but did not experience it. Several celebrating birthdays recall a server going out of the way, and one diner was surprised when the team treated their dessert.
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.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
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.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near The Libertine Restaurant & Bar
- Hispania4.51,0190 miVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleReservations
croquettes, gambas al ajillo, wine pairing recommendations
- Le Relais de Venise l'Entrecôte4.42,7580.1 mi
steak and fries, walnut mustard salad, signature sauce
- The Parlour4.4710.1 miReservations
live jazz band, burlesque show, NY strip steak
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Libertine Restaurant & BarWheelchair accessible | 4.71,591 | — | sunday roast, burger, fish pie |
| HispaniaVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.51,019 | 0 mi | croquettes, gambas al ajillo, wine pairing recommendations |
| Le Relais de Venise l'Entrecôte | 4.42,758 | 0.1 mi | steak and fries, walnut mustard salad, signature sauce |
| The ParlourReservations | 4.471 | 0.1 mi | live jazz band, burlesque show, NY strip steak |
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