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    Boundary London

    3.5 (69 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Laura N.

    You know the feeling when you just adore something so much you lose all ability to form complete sentences and can only manage to wave fists gleefully while vocally squeezing out glottal stops, falling diphthongs, Proto-Germanic voiceless fricatives and other guttural verbal formations that haunt linguists' worst nightmares? (As well as pen lengthy run-on sentences describing them?) Well: "YYYYYeeehhhhhhhhhEEEEiiiiiyyyyyyyyyaaaaaiiIIIIIeEEE!!! Iloveit,Iloveit,Iloveit!!!" Boundary, you just found a new home in my "Top 10 London Gems" list. Trust: http://www.yelp.co.uk/list/top-10-london-gems-london

    Boundary rooftop
    Thomas W.

    Well hopefully yelp will allow me to add a separate listing for the rooftop restaurant as it is very very different from Albion and presumably a world apart from the subterranean restaurant (which I haven't yet been to). Seeing the weather reports were saying sunny we got there early, at 12.15, and grabbed ourselves a big outside table. The location is just about perfect, high up, next to Shoreditch House, but with a more comfortable lounging area. You sit and look out over the city in a style of restaurant which reminds me of the rooftop scene in Istanbul. It is a grill. Which on a sunny day means a chunk of steak, a slab of fish or a side of chicken. Pretty much perfect. The drinks are also summer time classics. They have a few jugs of cocktails and we started on the sangrias and kept them flowing whilst we applied the suncream. After a lot of distraction on the excellent booze choices we finally started on the food. It was what it was meant to be; grilled food done well. My poussin was the perfect accompaniment to the sunburn I didn't manage to avoid. However, it is merely well done grilled food, don't expect to experience something revolutionary. The place was great and the staff were charming. The clientele is, so far, a bit of a hodge podge. I will be quite interested to see if it turns into a non Shoreditch House kind of a place or a City escape. Whatever, go now.

    Dave L.

    Great find short distance from my hotel [Boundary]. My office is in Shoreditch and during my frequent trips to London from the US I try to check out new spots in the area. Shoreditch seems to be constantly evolving so there are seemingly new places every time I visit. Forge & Co was a new place I spotted quickly after checking into my new digs. Dining alone can be a bit awkward I guess but I really don't mind cause I do it frequently enough during my travels for work. Nonetheless the hostess had me wait for what seemed an unnecessary length of time for my table (as several were open) but thankfully the manager proactively looked after me and promptly got me a drink so I didn't have to look like a dufus sitting by myself. Being Sunday in England I ordered the roast and it was freaking fantastic! The manager picked out a great glass of wine off the menu and I enjoyed a thoroughly enjoyable dinner. This place is quite airy and comfortable with long communal tables combined with small tables as well as comfortable couches on one end. The food was great and it really did feel like a cool neighborhood place (albeit it's a pretty hip neighborhood to begin with). You should definitely check this place out if you are anywhere near the area. I would imagine it would be a great place to snag some drinks and food if you've been shopping at the nearby trendy shops as well.

    The delicious tomato bruschetta
    Matthew D.

    I ate here with a large group on the rooftop in summer. Our menu was a fixed group menu with a selection of starters and desserts to share, and a choice of main. For starter, we had a selection of saucissons, chorizo, crudités, salmon crostini and tomato bruschetta. All but the saucissons were delicious - the bruschetta in particular was really moreish. The choice of mains was grilled cod or grilled ribeye - both we really generous sized and came with fries, couscous and salad to share. I ordered the rib eye which was really well cooked with almost a barbecued type flavour. Desserts were creme brûlée and chocolate mousse - both were very rich with a great flavour. Portion size was more than plenty. Overall, this is a great space if the weather is great. Good food. Service was top notch. A solid choice if you're entertaining a large group.

    Street view of Shoreditch from the Boundary
    Jennifer K.

    As an update - i stayed here again at the end of January & we stayed a week so upgraded to a loft room. We were in the beach themed loft and it was cold and set up poorly - there were no outlets in the bathroom for a blow dryer, the shower curtain was awkward and water ended up everywhere, and there was almost no lighting in the main area. The staff here was still kind & amazing, but I was disappointed in our room (particularly because we paid extra for an upgrade). The hotel is in a great area of Shoreditch and right next to Dishoom, so those are big pluses. I just wouldn't spring for a nicer room because it was disappointing.

    Alex L.

    Came here for a company function a couple days ago, we had the corner of the rooftop bar on a beautiful slightly cloudy night. First off. The rooftop is absolutely beautiful. We came here with about an hour left of light - so watching the sun set over the city as the city lights came on was very surreal. Pair that with a 13 degree night and a Peroni, and you're set. They have an "indoor" section with sliding glass wall windows for open air exposure. There are also space heaters so you can have open air dining and not be freezing. The ceiling doubles as a vineyard, and I did see baby grapes growing along the ceiling. I thought that was a nice and charming touch. The noise level was modest, and you could carry on a conversation very easily without having to fight to be heard. There were sofas as well as plenty of standing room, the servers were nice and filled glasses before they were fully emptied. We had the usual beers & wine, along with some of their own cocktail mixtures. Their mojito-like drink was by far the best one they offered, with enough alcohol in there to make it a dangerous drink. We had finger food, and by far the fish cakes were the highlight of the night. I'm not sure if those are on the appetizer menu or not, but they were delicious. As I made my way to the exit, I saw that people sitting outside in the seats were huddled under blankets (I assume provided by the bar) as they enjoyed their champagne. Enjoying watching the stars with some champagne on a rooftop bar while watching the stars - sounds brilliant. Will definitely be back.

    Duo of beef
    Jeni F.

    The rooftop is a beautiful place for after-work drinks. For my boyfriend's birthday I made sure we got there before sunset, and we were lucky enough to score the seats right in the corner overlooking the city. The cocktails were yummy, and the only thing that left a sour taste was the confusion around whether I could continue my tab in the basement restaurant. I had already been asked to pay £150 deposit to ensure I didn't just stay in the rooftop and go back on my word of going downstairs. I would recommend others don't bother doing this as the restaurant was only at 30% capacity on a Thursday evening and so you don't necessarily need to book ahead. The food was world-class, and we started with the scallops and the crab. Combining the scallops with pomegranate was a fab idea, it remains one of my favourite dishes I've ever had! Both our mains were beautifully done as well. The sommelier was outstanding, offering us a choice of two white wines based on the dishes we chose. I'll definitely be returning.

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    It's typically Conran: excelllent service, someillers, great wine and geat food but you pay through the nose.

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    Duck & Waffle - Duck & Waffle (with a view)

    Duck & Waffle

    4.0(1k reviews)
    0.6 miAldgate
    £££

    We came here since the big boss was in town. This was my first visit and our seating area wasn't…read morethe best (we sat in the bar area) but the views were great and the food wasn't too bad either. 3/5 Corn ribs - never had a corn rib before. Good, a bit sweet. Messy to eat. 3/5 Truffle fries - good but average 4/5 Polenta - very tasty, a must. 3/5 Duck and waffle - I expected this to be bigger but it was good. I normally prefer chicken but the duck wasn't bad. All the food was decent and the staff were all nice. It's unfortunate that the walk to the restaurant passes by the smelly toilets. Also there was only one lift working that day so it took a little time to get up/down.

    I've been looking forward to visiting Duck & Waffle for quite some time. The views are incredible,…read morethe space itself is striking, and on paper it promises that perfect London mix of skyline, late-night energy, and elevated comfort food. Unfortunately, our experience was soured before it even had a chance to begin. My girlfriend and I walked in excited, completely amicable, simply hoping to head upstairs for a bite and drinks. We were greeted by the doorman with an immediate, dismissive "Are you good?" -- not in a welcoming or helpful tone, but in a way that felt skeptical and unnecessarily confrontational. There was no warmth, no "welcome in," no attempt at hospitality. It immediately set an uncomfortable tone. He then proceeded to call upstairs as though he were doing us some sort of favor just by allowing us to go up. The entire interaction felt transactional and judgmental rather than gracious. First impressions matter, especially at a place that positions itself as a premium dining destination. Hospitality begins at the door, not at the table. When we finally made it upstairs, the room was filled with visibly drunk, rowdy groups -- which only made the earlier attitude feel even more misplaced. If that environment is acceptable (and profitable), then two polite guests looking for drinks and food shouldn't be met with suspicion at the entrance. By that point, the damage was done. The initial interaction had already rubbed us the wrong way, and the energy upstairs didn't help. We ultimately decided to leave before even sitting at our table. That's how strongly the first impression impacted us. It's difficult to justify staying somewhere when you don't feel genuinely welcomed from the outset. Duck & Waffle has the potential to be memorable for all the right reasons. But someone representing the brand at the very front needs to understand that hospitality isn't optional -- it's foundational. A simple, respectful welcome would have changed everything. I hope management takes this seriously, because no guest should feel judged or dismissed before they even step inside.

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    Duck & Waffle - The dining area with views of the kitchen

    The dining area with views of the kitchen

    Duck & Waffle - Rice Pudding. Really great

    Rice Pudding. Really great

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    The Alchemist - Drunken veggie dumplings

    The Alchemist

    3.9(119 reviews)
    0.7 miAldgate
    ££

    Giving this place 4 stars. The food and cocktails were spectacular, the service left a lot to be…read moredesired. I'm visiting from the States and this place was an excellent stop. We had a party of 13 so I understand there would be somewhat of a wait and that the whole Dining experience might take a while. We dined on a Tuesday night and the place was quite busy! It took at least 30 minutes from sitting down to get our drinks and another 10 on top of that for them to bring out some bottles of water. It seemed like our server was training someone new. They could have been more efficient, but it took a long time for them both to go around the table and enter in our orders. We were at a work after hours function so we all ordered from the 3 courses for 45 quid option. All of the starters sounded good, but I was slightly disappointed in the drunken dumplings as there were only 2, but the presentation was cool with them pouring the broth into the bowl at the table. I wish I had ordered the cheddar and shrimp toasties as they looked quite good! This place has awesome & fun cocktails, hence the Alchemist name. I didn't realize this at first so ordered a Mai Tai which was not nearly as exciting as some of what my colleagues ordered. Second time around I ordered the red zombie which came out smoking with a test tube vial of absinthe to add in! Definitely cool, but also a bit strong. I had the ribeye steak for my main. It was delicious! The cauliflower and potatoes very good too. Had the next level chocolate brownie for dessert. My only thought is it could have used a bigger scoop of ice cream compared to the size of the brownie but it was delicious! So good, in fact, that I had to finish every last crumb. The ambiance was nice. The bathroom was clean, but a little hard to locate. All in all, I would definitely come back if in the area again.

    One of the better cocktail menus I've ever experienced anywhere in the world. The presentation was…read morefantastic, but the flavors were also spot on. Very unique, yet approachable. We did not eat, but would absolutely recommend the cocktail experience.

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    The Alchemist - Shrimp toasties

    Shrimp toasties

    The Alchemist - Mezcal Meringue, Espresso Martini, French Kiss

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    Mezcal Meringue, Espresso Martini, French Kiss

    Found - Front door next to Cantina

    Found

    4.8(5 reviews)
    0.3 miLiverpool Street / Broadgate
    ££

    Oh you know, one of those hidden gems that no one seems to know about, no big deal. JUST KIDDING IT…read moreIS A BIG DEAL. We were able to make reservations, which made me happy. And that meant we got to sit in this tiny tucked away little corner archway for just us 4 peeps and it was totally awesome. The cocktails were lovely and I really enjoyed our time here. Such a funky place. The cherry on top was the owner speaking to us after. It's really refreshing to have the actual owner come talk to you and show interest in how you heard of the place and how you Found (ha!) it. He was lovely, and so were the cocktails, and so was Found.

    This place must be new right or is it that hidden that no one FOUND it?…read more The bar staff are really cool and funny also happy for us to keep a tab going. The smell of fresh paint, with it's a lovely warm atmosphere, magnolia walls, dark wood, candles on each table and lots of cocktails to choose from makes it a great after work or pre-party venue. I got the cocktail which was the first on the menu and it was called Frothy Lady (I think). Very sweet and hardly tasted the alcohol. The espresso cocktail tasted great too but couldn't taste the alcohol. So it got me wondering if they were being stingy or were they just really good. The jalapeño pretzels were really nice and the olives had too much lemon on them for my liking but I was hungry so ate them all anyway. It's next to The Book Club and a short walk from Old Street so if you're around give it a try!

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