The Hour Glass is much more than your average pub, with an amazing new chef at the helm of the kitchen, the scents of food get your mouth watering as you walk upstairs to the dining area. My friend and I wanted to try some modern British food with a great beer selection , so The Hour Glass seemed like the perfect place for us. The menu is the perfect length with frequent changes based on the season and what the chef finds at the local market.
The service was friendly, the waiter let us knew her recommendations, describing the ingredients and cooking style. The pork scratchings with mustard was the perfect snack to go with our beers. We then shared a plate of grilled duck gizzard with spring onion and salsa verde that was a flavourful sensation. Then came the grilled lamb tongue with beetroot, dill and yogurt - an absolutely exquisite combination. The green beans with roast shallots and rocket was a wonderful way to highlight the fresh produce.
Then we moved on to our mains. My braised rabbit with white beans, bacon and cavolo nero was unlike any rabbit dish I have had before, I wanted to order it again. My friend ordered the Guinea fowl with rainbow chard an roast carrots and he said it was an absolute pleasure.
Can't end a meal without dessert and there is a great selection to choose from at The Hour Glass. The chocolate hazelnut brownie with salted toffee was a sweet taste unlike any other. The dessert that really excited my taste buds however was brioche bread pudding with blackberries and whipped cream. Every dish we had was amazing, a much need addition to the restaurant scene in Chelsea - can't wait to go back! read more