Nice little lunch spot near the Shard in Southwark. This place has a pretty solid menu consisting of small bites, steaks, salads and some seafood. Decent bar menu and great location. Overall a solid 4 stars for the environment. read more

After a long day of exploring and jet lag, we found the Brigade thanks to Yelp down the block from our hotel. They recently went thru a rebranding, and revamped their menu (lucky us)! The space itself is beautiful decorated - some trendy wall paper paired with warm wood tones. Its inviting, cozy, has a very pretty bar. We were seated in the main dining room where the manager explained to us that the Brigade is a social enterprise. Meaning, they help to employ and educate members of the homeless community in London so that they can lift themselves out of poverty and enter into the food/bev industry. Great food with a great cause, SIGN ME UP! On to the food - it was VERY good. We ordered two local beers. I loved mine, it was a mead style that wasn't too sweet, but perfect to wash down all the noms. We started with sourdough bread. This was perfectly toasted and paired with butter topped with crystalized salt. YUM. We also had roasted bone marrow and the cornish rump of beef. The bone marrow was good but it was the beef that really blew me away. Brigade uses local London ingredients and this beef was no exception. It was perfectly cooked to rare and I enjoyed every bite. We also got a side of chips, because carbs are life. These chips were SO GOOD. Admittedly, we came to Brigade because we saw a photo on Yelp with fish and chips, which they no longer serve. So happy we ended up here to explore the menu, as a meal filled with carbs and beef is always on my favorites list, and it was no different here. Service was super friendly, and we ended up getting a discount on the bill because they had a promotion going on in November. Double win! read more

Omg, would come here again in a heartbeat! After eight hours of flying, we got two Long Island iced teas, and a double order of chips. Was amazing! Our waitress and bartender were the best! Thank you so much, London! read more

Nice spot for a quiet breakfast and a pot of tea. Seats by the window are great for people watching. The avocado toast comes on a good slice of sourdough, topped with poached eggs and sriracha. Eggs were perfectly cooked and had the prettiest orange yolks. Recommend. read more

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TLDR: Great grub for a great cause! ____ Came in expecting fish and chips. Had chips (fries) but no fish. They had actully revamped thier concept a few weeks before I was in. Still had a great meal. Fresh made sour dough served with whipped butter that's been salted. It was so good! Bone marrow - Delicate. Rich. Really goo. Chips - skin on. So good. Rump - Super tender. Tasty. A nice hearty dish. All of the food was excellent and the service was as well. Really nice decor and an open kitchen. The coolest part is that they support homeless folks in London. They educate and hire homeless people to help get them in a better situation. Loved the cause behind this restaurant! A certain percent of the profits goes to this program. Pretty cool. read more

Awesome food, awesome service what more can you ask for? Wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend

Great atmosphere with attentive service. The food was well priced and as to be expected. The Sticky toffee pudding was amazing and highly recommended. read more

The Brigade - Bone in pork chop - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Like all the other reviews, the service was totally spotty. We started with one waiter, then got another and then another, all with varying levels of attentiveness. But you should come to Brigade anyways. It's a social enterprise supporting the homeless community and the food is delicious. What's not to like? I had the veggie strudel which was delicious. The mushroom filling was savoury and well seasoned and paired well with the red cabbage and parsnips. My friend had the braised lamb which was melt in your mouth tender. The side of cabbage was oddly seasoned with lemon. This didn't quite work. A little salt and butter would have worked better. Overall a good meal. The Brigade is a worthy cause to support! read more

The Brigade - Veggie strudel with red cabbage and parsnips - British Near Me - London, XGL

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A Great Experience Benefiting a Great Cause During our most recent visit to London we had the opportunity to experience Brigade for the first time, and I came away totally impressed. As you entered through the bar area it was bustling with young professionals socializing following a long week at the office. It made me yearn to be working in London just so this could be my new favorite place to network and unwind. Being just around the corner from the Station, it certainly would be a convenient location to meet friends and colleagues for drinks and a catch-up. It was certainly a short enough stroll along the South Bank from the Grand Residence Marriott, and a central place to dine following a visit to the Borough Market, Tower of London, Tate Modern or the numerous other attractions in the area. As we did book for an early evening reservation, the hostess took us straight through to our table. Our waitress was at our table in a flash with the menus as well as a thorough explanation of the Apprentice Special Dishes for the Week. Once she took our drinks order, we had an opportunity to peruse the menu offerings, from the highly touted Steak & Oxtail Burger to the more adventurous Pot-roasted Rabbit, and in between, a little something for everyone. As we continued to ponder the delightful sounding offerings, our drinks arrived along with wonderful handmade breads and warm spicy olives with Chilli & lemon. These nibbles gave us ample time to watch the chefs doing their magic in the open view kitchen while we made our final selections, which turned out amazing. I started with the best Scotch Egg I have ever experienced, and my wife selected a Goats Cheese Rarebit. Our dinner guests chose the Foraged Wild Mushrooms on Sour Dough Toast and Wood Pigeon & Chicken Liver Terrine, both apparently equally awesome. For our Mains, I selected a Char-Grilled Ribeye Steak and my wife chose the Pan-fried Beef Fillet. I must say Texas steaks are world-famous, and these ranked right up there with the best. They were both cooked to medium-rare perfection and the presentation was delightful. Our guests enjoyed traditional Bangers & Mash and the Ale Battered Fish & Chips. You can't get much more British than that, and they were spot on. We shared sides of Garlic Mash, Crunchy Green Beans and the Salted Russet Chips - all excellent choices. All of this was complimented with a couple of bottles of nice South African wine from the excellent selections on the wine list. The serving portions were all so generous none of us were brave enough to attempt a dessert selection, although they all looked delicious. The attention we received from the wait staff was superb, and as there was a new waitress in training the night we visited we received double attention! They were both very well versed on the menu offerings and provided encouraging recommendations when we asked about the various dishes. When I first saw the name Brigade, The Fire Station, I wondered if the interior would look like an old fire station, complete with a brass pole for the firemen to slide down to their truck and fire coats & boots decorating the bar. But we were treated to an ultra-modern décor which contributed to the overall ambiance of the restaurant, and which provided a very romantic setting that makes for a terrific date night. If you choose to sit closer to the open kitchen area you can get an up-close and personal experience watching the chefs do their thing. I also saw a very nice private dining room that would be perfect for small dinner party's or celebrations. The Brigade's website indicates that Cooking School packages are available for private groups or corporate team building events. Offerings such as this with top-ranked chefs are very popular in the States, where individuals can register for classes with others to make up the necessary group size required to make an offering viable. I would be very interested in signing up for one on my next visit to London if they were offered. I was so impressed with Brigade that I have done a bit more research into its origin, and I find this is more than just a typical British Bistro / Bar. Through their affiliation with the Beyond Food Foundation, they are providing the opportunity for meaningful apprenticeships and employment that is both fulfilling to the individuals that participate as well as beneficial to society. This is a great cause and a brilliant example of how the private sector can give back to society, helping people pull themselves up by their own bootstraps and make a go at life, without having to rely on the government to take care of them. I applaud their efforts and encourage other business sectors to follow this model to help regenerate the economy and the people necessary to make it successful. Five Stars to Brigade on all fronts. read more

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Liked how the restaurant looked inside but the food just above average. I could tell they were trying but overall I think the food taste was a little overpowering, which worked out pretty well with the pineapple sorbet that had a kick. read more

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I wanted to like this place more, but unfortunately it didn't work for me. We came as a group of 10 people, and had a room in the back for privacy. The ambience was great, and service was friendly. Unfortunately service wasn't optimal - multiple dishes were brought out that weren't ordered by our group, therefore leaving some people without the meals they ordered. That resulted in some people having to wait for their dishes. This happened throughout the meal - appetizers, main course, and even coffee. The food was good, but not great. The Burrata small plate was truly excellent - I loved it. Unfortunately, I found the cornish rump to be fatty/chewy, and slightly under-cooked. Others had the fish, and were disappointed with the number of bones present in the dish. read more

We were looking for a place near tower bridge and found this. Went with a couple of people from work for dinner, and they sat us immediately. The waitress was pleasant enough and had some suggestions on the entrees and starters. The carpaccio was very good as was the scotch egg starters. Most times in the states when I get that the yolk is as hard as a rock. Here, it was cooked perfectly and tasted great. Probably it and the carpacio were the best part of the meal. The beer selection was okay, and they had meantime IPA, so I was happy. For an entree, I had the ox burger at the suggestion of the waitress. All was good, a little too well done for me, but no worries. They changed watresses on us at mid meal ( shift change?) and the second one was not as attentive. Regardless, an okay experience, and appetizers were the highlight. read more

The Brigade - Meantime on tap!! Pale ale - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Was in London for a week in February, so glad we found this place. The food was really good, the service was amazing and the chef was a delight. The kitchen is opened concept so I was able to watch him prepare the food. He was making some sort of fish I did not recognize and we asked him about. He came out of the kitchen with a fish to show us and explain all about it. Will definitely come back for a meal or two the next time we vist read more

The Brigade - Bone marrow was delicious. - British Near Me - London, XGL

Second time I've been here and much difference in service. First time I came, waitress was attentive in a timely manner and helpful with the ordering pointing out the specials on the board. Meal was tasty and we did not have long waits. Staff were friendly which helped to an enjoyable night. The restaurant is placed far enough away from the noise of the bar which can get pretty lively. So sat at your table, you are none the wiser. I didn't think the bar would impact restaurant service but I can only assume it does. Second visit, my friend was left waiting for s simple glass of wine whilst sat in the restaurant. Whilst they did come and ask us about our order a few times (you know how it is when you get chatting), eventually when we ordered, good came in a reasonable time frame. This time however, there was no intro to specials or talk of the food offered on the menu. That being said service was friendly although my French beans were forgotten so by the time I realised they were not coming, reminded them and their arrival, my food was cold. No 'sorry' or anything. I like this place and it's only a short walk from London Bridge so, will be back. Hopefully third time will be more like the first. read more

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I really enjoyed the food (try the lamb chops). The atmosphere is great here as well. The Chips are excellent too. Most importantly the staff is courteous and professional. read more

Been here a couple of times now, I like the fact that regardless of the time it seems possible that there is a table available. The bar area does get very busy so you have to get your elbows out to get past and access the Resturant area, might I suggest another entrance. Exiting is never a problem as by the time I have left it's always been much quieter. The Resturant has a social business side to it giving opportunities to those who have suffered some set backs in life. Teaching them about cooking and the service industry and providing them with an opportunity to get back on thief feet. The food is always well prepared and presented. The portion size hits the spot, don't forget your side dishes to enhance your main meal experience. They have a good selection of wines to accompany your main meal. It is a good Resturant which is not too long a walk from London Bridge station so getting there and home again is easily achievable. read more

The Brigade - The prettiest desert I have seen...forever - British Near Me - London, XGL

after a long flight across the pond, we didn't have time to really go far for dinner. we took a quick stroll across tower bridge and then walked along and found this place. the decor is very contemporary chic, and there was a decent selection of beer. we ordered a variety of appetizers and main dishes. of the dishes i recall, there was some sort of terrine that I quite enjoyed. i believe it had rabbit in it. the other dishes were competently executed, but not exceptional. I would definitely come here if i were in the neighborhood, but i dont think it is worth a trip out of the way. read more

Walked into this quiet place and only a bartender to take care of inside and out! She was lovely and made great suggestions. I opted for the "pie of the day" which was steak and ale. AND literally nothing else! Steak, gravy and pastry. Don't get me wrong it was delicious, but no veg inside at all! Beer was great, she gave me tasters to find what I wanted and overall I would say give this place a try! Best part is it's JUST behind without the crazy of Tower Bridge and very few tourists. Just cut through Potters Field!! read more

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A solid 4 stars! I decided to meet a friend here for drinks after sampling their items at a recent Yelp event. I did not want to dine here just yet but just get the lay of the land. On arrival, the frontage is a bit deceptive but for me that is a bonus. Why? Because the large glass windows on Tooley St. are a bit tinted and make the venue look like it is closed, when in fact the entrance is just off to the side. I love that little trick because it keeps nosy tourists away. There are two bar areas, main dining and a few bar stooled tables. This place does not looked cramped at all but it really isn't that large. Clearly someone knew how to design the seating. Right, inside and this place has the cosiest, most relaxed and modern vibe I've been in for a while. Music was in the background - other London venues, this is how it's done. Stop blasting out patrons! We were greeted with a sweet smile from the hostess who told us to take a seat anywhere. We opted for the open view kitchen/bar. Our view was of the action in the kitchen. I love this kind of seating because not only is it single person friendly (another note for other establishments) but you get to see meals being prepared and I tell you now, I will be back for some because that food looked & smelled gorgeous. I had a few aperitif's and my mate had some beers. Service was always prompt, courteous and with a smile. This place was also spic-n-span and that includes the toilets! This is a winner in my book! read more

So this place scores well on ambience, they have some truly likeable staff. I had an urge for a white burgundy, there wasn't really anything nice on the wine list so the waitress had a look through their stockroom and came back with something stunning, not in the least cheap at £65, but a very nice wine indeed, complex, subtle and wonderfully quaffable. My girlfriend had the French Onion Soup which she thoroughly enjoyed and I had the Scotch Egg as a starter. It was served with a truly amazing beetroot piccalilli which in combination made my whole mouth light up with tiny spicy orgasmettes at every bite. At this point I was quite bowled over by the place. The other half had sea bass which was cooked in a lovely sauce and I had the ribeye which is where as a restaurant, it started coming off the rails. The steak ordered medium rare turned up medium well. There was no issue changing it, but the over-cooked steak left my table with half a side order of winter greens and when the medium rare steak arrived it was without a replenished side order. The steak was properly cooked with an interesting glaze that was fine but unnecessary. Steak shouldn't be fiddly and this steak was thin, small and fiddly. When you look at your plate at the end of your steak and there are more bits of stringy gristly, blood vessely bits than there were juicy yummy steak bits, there's a problem. It just wasn't a nice bit of meat. I'd have been massively irked if we hadn't done a taste card two for one deal, which strangely only applies to two courses here and not three. The aforementioned winter green side was very pleasant and the rustic skin on king Edward sea salted chips were alright, but I they had been twice cooked, needed a few more minutes in the lower temperature first cook to fluffed them up inside a bit more. Nothing on the dessert menu appealed. So we left, me a little hungry, after tipping generously because of the wonderful waitress and phenomenal manager. This is a great restaurant with some epic wines, fantastic staff, some excellent food and awful steak. I'm going to go again and have the Shepherd's Pie instead. In all likelihood it will get a 5 star review, but next time I won't be having the steak. read more

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I have to admit I think I was initially brain washed into trying this place because there are so many ads promoting this place (plus we get a company discount). It was a very pleasant surprised. It's a really nice place to have a long leisurely meal/drinks as you don't ever feel rushed. We ordered from the Christmas menu and I thought the pork belly was delicious. It's an interesting type of venture to have a social responsibility twist. Definitely will go back there again soon. read more

I was at the Brigade for a work meeting (20 people) and it was a great experience. The service is fantastic, friendly and quite responsive. Our room was a decent size and had everything we needed. The only fault I really experienced was the wifi kept dropping all throughout the day. This is quite troublesome when trying to work on things. Typically when you go to these kind of places you think, 'meh, mediocre food and boring' but not the Brigade. For 2 days we had amazing lunches that actually had people going back for second helpings. The salmon was very tasty and the lamb stew was lovely. On our second day we had Sticky Toffee Pudding... smack your Momma good. (I've said this before and I'll say it again, I really don't recommend smacking one's Momma. Just an expression so high five her instead.) Anyway, it was a good experience and there's a learning kitchen here as well so it seems like a fabulous place to do a team building event. I've put it on my list and you should too. This American Southerner in London loves finding ways to bring folks together and the best way is food, y'all so I'll be back. read more

I went to Brigade with a group of friends for a long overdue catchup. I had wanted to dine at brigade for a long time. I love that they work with the Beyond Food Foundation, providing catering apprenticeships for vulnerable people so they have the opportunity of a better future. We arrived early to have a drink at the bar. It's quite small but I don't think that's an issue for a restaurant. It was annoying that they propped the door open letting in a cold draft, but that's my only real complaint. A great atmosphere fills ths venue. There's the business of the open kitchen, some small rooms come off the side of the main dining areas to provide a more intimate space for larger (noisier) groups and the lighting provides a nice ambiance. The service was very good. One friend was running late and they were happy to bring drinks while waiting for her, and then another friend didn't turn up and that was not a problem for them. The food was wonderful. The meat was tender and fell of the bone. The dessert was beautifully presented and looked just as good. There's a great apprentice set menu. It's not got much choice but I'd love to try it next time I go I was particularly impressed that on the final bill they charged me for the out of stock dish that I'd wanted rather than the option I chosen second. read more

Headed to review as it was just over the road from work but I doubt I'll be back. I'd been in before for drinks and as long as that is all you are after then you should be ok. I went for the burger which was served on an annoying slate that I found it awkward to eat from and when presentation is what you appear to be going after rather than the actual product then you are in trouble. The burger was overcooked and lacking in flavour and not cheap at £16 (plus 12.5% service) and the portion size on the bangers and mash was distinctly lacking. I think the ethos behind the restaurant is a good one however not quite enough for me to eat here again read more

I visited Brigade on a Thursday evening for a family birthday celebration, as its one of my nan's favourites. I'd been for a work event several years earlier but never for a meal. I had the gazpacho to start, followed by the aubergine and butter bean pancakes with a side of potato salad. I hate to say it, particularly given the restaurant's fantastic community work, but I found most of the food very bland and with the small portions that you might expect from a 5* restaurant. In fact, for me this summed up my overall impression of Brigade - it felt to me like it should be a grounded, slightly edgy eatery, but that it was trying too hard to be high-end. The waiting staff were kind and attentive, although service overall was perhaps a little too speedy - we had ordered and finished two courses within about an hour. It wasn't even that we were rushed - but the food came out very, very fast. Brigade could improve by focusing on these little touches. Would I visit agin? Yes. Would I go out of my way to eat here again? Sadly, probably not. read more

I visited Brigade for the first time today after being away from London for 3years. The food here was delicious, everything was cooked perfectly, it was fresh and the right amount to savour it. The staff were all incredibly friendly without being in your face too much. I live in NYC now and eat out a lot I highly recommend this place for the quality and taste of the food as well as the staff. Loved it!!! Will certainly spread the word. read more

Food is ok at best. Seems to try to hard to modify classics just for the sake of being trendy. The open kitchen is a great concept, but only if the kitchen staff keeps up appearances. Throughout our lunch the kitchen staff rubbed their faces and noses and didn't wash their hands once. It can make for awkward encounters. I'd rather not see what is going on! The only saving grace is the courteous staff and the social activism. read more

Quick dinner at The Brigade and it was just fine. Pretty busy for a weekday. Service was a little on the slow side. I had the fish 'n' chips which were nice but portions could have been a little bigger for the price paid. Probably wouldn't go back again. Atmosphere was lively. Mostly folks who had gotten off work and just wanted to hang out with colleagues mostly. read more

The Brigade - The main menu - British Near Me - London, XGL

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I went to this bar with a mixed group of industry friends midweek. The bar was quite busy but not to bad that you couldn't move. We had some sharing platters which were actually quite nice, I find normally sharing platters are nothing to right home about. The only negative I would really say is the cost of the wine. it was £11.50 for a large glass of house white (sauvignon blanc). This seems a bit much even for London especially as the bar isn't quite in the center of town, the wine also wasn't that great. I would probably return here for a drink but just steer clear of the wine. read more

Awesome food, great friendly service and a social twist? I was dining alone so I chose to sit and the bar where I could see all the cooking action. When all the orders piled up, it was a little like watching my very own personal Top Chef. I actually got to see my orders as they came up! My waiter was really friendly and recommended some delish items to me, I had two starters - the scallops in risotto, and the quail eggs over mushrooms. Both were gorgeous and delicious! The head chef even came over to chat with me, explain his program and meet some of the apprentices going through it. I loved it all around! read more

Cool little joint, seems to get busy with a lot of the local youngins & after work crowd...nice vibe, if u like modern, clean.

Great food and awesome atmosphere. Staff super friendly and very quick service. Place was packed and everyone was having a great time. Very great place to hang with friends and have a night out. read more

I visited Brigade on Wednesday during my trip. I ordered 1 course (as it called, "quick fire menu") but their cook had just started after 30 minutes. They missed my order. It was 2:45 and not crowed time. That restaurant had disappointed me. read more

The Brigade - There was no apology. Just a simple explanation. Maybe, it could be possible because I was a foreigner and spoke a poor English. - British Near Me - London, XGL

Fabulous place for both drinking & nibbles, the full blown gourmet dinner and even has 'Learn How to Cook' demonstration kitchen in their specially reserved area for a different type of party! Highly recommended I'll definity be going back soon. read more