Possibly one of the best meals we had in London. Came here specifically to see Damien Hirst's art

We came in with a group of eight and were delighted by both the food and the service. Place is a little tight and if you're not into some loud decorations and a vibrant ambience, maybe not the place for you, but for us it was exactly what we wanted. Went with the whole fried chicken and stuffing and was not disappointed. Chicken was cooked perfectly and stuffing was luscious and delicious. Could have actually used a bit more of it. Burger with egg was also well regarded from the other side of the table - definitely couldn't get a bite of that. They were super nice and even had the bar make some iced tea for me - not a London traditional beverage. read more

Tramshed - A pretty delicious burger. - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Let's start with the fact that there's a chicken riding a cow (ask one of the servers about the cow's name - apparently she had a lovely life) suspended in a massive tank of tranquil, turquoise formaldehyde... right in the centre of the dining room. I mean... how often do you get to have a meal whilst seated under gallons and gallons of preservative/carcinogen? It's truly a sight to behold. Beyond the kitchy décor, Tramshed, as a venue, is massively open and airy and somewhat reminiscent of a Victorian market hall. Offering both small two-tops and massive communal tables, it would be a decent spot for a casual dinner date or a group gathering. I think they may also have a private space in the back - we did see a bottle of Kahlúa and two glasses get whisked off in that general direction. I was quite grateful to end up being seated at the bar (as is my wont). Not only can you get the full dining menu there, it was a grand opportunity to watch the bartenders in action. Since I'd read about Tramshed in CLASS Magazine, I was really there to have a tipple or two. Full marks for a well-done negroni - it's the first time I can recall having one served with balled ice (a la certain sazeracs). The house cocktail I sampled later on, the Dizzee Marmalade featuring rye and tea ended up being a bit sweeter than I'd normally take my drinks, yet appreciably well-balanced. Whoever's behind their cocktail program has solid chops. And as far as the food goes, it's quite simple: chicken or steak (as indicated by their website URL) and various salads and sides. I especially liked the heritage tomato salad, but I'm a sucker for a simple, refreshing nightshade. Ask me about the heirloom tomato stand at a wedding I attended last year. I still can't get over it. And the chicken is truly an awe-inspiring visual when it's delivered. If you're fond of phoenix claws (fong dzua), you won't want to miss out. Crispy, flavourful skin coated tender, juicy meat which you carve yourself. Conveniently, a spoon is provided so you can drizzle drippings all over your meat as well. And as if that wasn't gluttonous enough, the bowl of chips that came with our bird was enough to defeat two hearty eaters. Whilst I'm not sure that I'd be able to have meat and potatoes served as simply as Tramshed's more than once or twice a month, I fully appreciate that it's a clever concept. I'd certainly take tourists here for some brilliant British fare. I -would- come back again and again for those bar bites and drinks, though. It'll be interesting to compare against Hawksmoor's new bar in Spitalfields - anyone want to research with me? read more

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There's a real full-sized cow, with a rooster on its back, suspended above the dining room. If this is what you're looking for in a dining experience, then this Hix restaurant will deliver for you. Don't worry; the cow and rooster aren't alive. It's a Damien Hirst piece, a fitting ode to this steak and chicken restaurant. It seems morbid, but it's really awesome (kind of like their chicken presentation.) This is one of three memorable things about this restaurant that will stick with me. Another being the chicken itself. I love Yorkshire pudding and ordered theirs served with the whipped chicken livers. When it arrived, it looked really really dark for Yorkshire pudding - and was impressively shaped like a hatbox. Once I broke it open, it was fine -- just crisper than I'm used to. To accompany the chicken, we had the mushrooms and the creamed spinach. My guy loved the spinach but I found both too salty for me. Memorable thing #2 arrived with the sides: the chicken. It's served whole and upside down on a spit, its little feet still intact and looking DELICIOUS. The server cuts off the feet and I volunteer my plate up. Great flavoring (salty) and crispy! I had to tap out early on the rest of chicken and french fries due to the salt but what I ate was good. Then comes memorable thing #3. The server brings out a steak to carve at the table next to us. He's slicing the steak and whoopsie daisy! the steak piece falls on the floor. Not missing a beat, the floor manager arrives and calmly says, "Another steak will be brought out to you shortly. Medium-rare, right?" It was pretty classy how it was handled; no panic, no fingerpointing at the server -- so great. The pair at the table are not bothered in the slightest. A second steak arrives and though they fight the good fight, soon the gentleman said to us, "We are stuffed! Would you like this piece of steak?" He hands my husband a huge chunk of steak, which my husband tries to politely decline, but I can see his mouth watering. The man insists and we end up talking with them throughout the meal. A common theme in London, which I sorely miss already. read more

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You guys is that REALLY a real cow and chicken in the middle of the restaurant? Like, for real? So when you walk in the entire place is impressive. It's a massive modernized farm looking room with a huge giant aquarium looking thing with a cow and chicken. BUT IS IT REAL? I don't know. Probably. Whatever. So, we came here with friends because they wanted to and yes we're vegetarian so sadly I can only speak for the vegetarian food, but HEY! We were pretty impressed that they offered another menu for us. But you have to ask for it. The butternut squash and sweet potato curry is very good with warm basmati rice and fried onions. Very good. The fries are also addicting and they give you multiple dipping options (but the portions are small so ask for extra!). Husband got the aubergine burger which was also nice. All of our friends go the steak which they said was good. The service was excellent and very understanding because we had one person in the party who kept disappearing so it was throwing off the ordering process. They were really accommodating though and awesome. read more

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I finally feel qualified to give a review on Tramshed. After 3 dining experiences. First: stopped in for lunch a few months ago. Had the chicken over salad + a latte to cap it. All in all, a solid lunch, likely 3.5 stars. No complaints. Second: An all-out steak fest with a gal pal Wednesday night no reservations 7pm, seated at the bar, hot French waiter, lots of red wine, onion rings, garlic mushrooms, the works. 5 stars. Not only no complaints, ONLY RAVES. Raves from the rooftop. Raves that are heard by the chicken and the cow riding in the aquarium du fromeldahyde. Third: Dinner with another couple, Friday night 9pm. Busy. Round of cocktails (Twitter & Biste recommended), all seems to be going well, then service goes way south, way fast. Food is lovely. Garlic mushrooms make a command appearance, whole chicken, whole steak, leeks (great!) plus salad. Great place to share the larger portions. Plus desserts. The apple pie is the clear winner, the dark chocolate mousse even a bit too rich for my blood -- the blood of a chocolate loving madame. 3 stars. Don't ask for an Irish coffee. Ever. So I think we even out at 4 stars, solid. It's a great place. You'll likely need a reservation any time you wish to come, maybe except lunch (where they have a good set menu if you like). The service can be hit or miss. The food is basic in variety, but done well. There are many variations on chicken and steak. The sides are top notch, those garlic mushrooms make me sing in my sleep. It's a big, impressive space. I'll come back. read more

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I had bookmarked this place so we decided to try it out with no reservation on a Saturday night. Friendly welcome at the desk and they managed to squeeze us in sitting at the bar straightaway. The place itself is pretty big, packed and a bit of a destination place to go to. I like the semi industrial interior , the old tramshed. There's a huge Damian Hirst cow in a tank (God, yet another one) with a chicken on top of the cow. Oh, I get it... 'Cock and Bull'. Cleary they paid a lot for this centrepiece since it's the focal point of the restaurant. I veer between quite liking it and finding it irritating. At least it fit with the whole macho concept. Anyhow the food... It's the simple menu concept: Chicken or steak with one or two variants and sides. I ordered the spring chicken and chips for one and my partner a beef salad (probably not the best choice). The chicken came, famously, with feet attached sticking up in the air, rotisserie cooked and was great. Juicy and tender and with some stuffing inside and a tasty jus / gravy underneath, perfect for dipping the chips into. I quickly realised that there was no other way than to pull the tender chicken apart by hand bit by bit and savour the tasty meat and suck out the juices. Didn't have time to sample the desserts - looked good though. A select range of decent chilled beers on offer as well as wine and an interesting looking cocktail list which I will try next time. Service was excellent and friendly and hit just the right pitch. Good value too. read more

Tramshed - Main dining area - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Typical Shoreditch, this high-end joint in an industrial setting. The act doesn't get stale though, as long as quality of products and service prevail. Tramshed is another one of Mark Hix's projects. At the core it's all about the products, which is good. There is some choice for starters, but mains can be either chicken or beef. Very good chicken. Very good beef. Dry-aged (Himalayan salt-chamber you instantly guessed of course). And we all presume a Josper oven is used to give the chicken the crisp and the beef the crust. At one end of the room, a big tank filled with formaldehyde contains a young cow with a rooster on its head. Very live-like. Bit sad. Guilt disappears with every single chew. Pleasant service. Real mayonaise. Underwhelming chips. Who cares. I'm a fan... read more

It's not every day you can dine underneath a giant vat of formaldehyde. Of course inside this ginormous glass contraption is a chicken riding a cow. Bizarre, perhaps, though it actually makes a bit of sense when you see the menu...all there is on offer is chicken or steak. Even the appetizers (yorkshire pudding, cauliflower puree, and picked walnuts with broccoli) cannot be individually ordered, you must get all 3. Clearly, there is no quandary of excessive choice at Tramshed. I've been twice and the steak is good, not Hawksmoor good, but certainly among the finer pieces of meat you can get in Shoreditch. The steak was properly cooked (I asked for medium rare and got medium rare) and expertly sliced in front of you, though a bit fattier than I would have liked. Next time I will have to try the chicken, I hear great things---though it is off-putting that the legs are kept intact, a bit gross if you ask me. There is much to like at Tramshed apart from the chicken riding the cow (and the cool rear-wall cartoon painting of a chicken and cow as bffs)...service is friendly, the drinks are strong, and the food is rather tasty. The dining room is a massive cavernous space and can get quite bright (on those rare sunny london day)...it's a venue that's perfect for a large group of your carnivore friends as only chicken and steak are on offer. read more

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A very cool and weird place. We sat at the bar and had the chicken and steak. It seemed like chicken was the thing to get as everyone was ordering it and it was quite good. They give you plenty of dipping sauces for it as well which was nice. Great presentation of food and a unique place to stop and eat if you are in London. read more

Tramshed - Dipping sauces for chicken - British Near Me - London, XGL

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The Tram Express lunch was...not very express. We were there over an hour and had to get dessert to take away. So if you need to be in and out and back to the office in an hour, I would not recommend trying to get lunch here. That criticism aside, the food was pretty good - nice steak salad and chicken burger (2 courses at £9.95). The chicken burger came with an interesting lemony (one friend thought borderline lemon curd-ish) sauce and delicious chips. The apple pie dessert (which you could have instead of the starter) looked good and was also quite big. There is a really ugly painting at one end of the restaurant that upset me. Also, it was really cold. I liked the freestanding sinks in the loos though. read more

Who knew a lively restaurant like Tramshed existed on such a quiet street. A girlfriend and I stopped in on a Friday night and I was immediately amazed at the scene. It's a huge wide-open space, like a warehouse, and was very, very busy. We didn't have reservations, but they had room at the bar so we ended up sitting there. I ordered the Steak salad, which was fantastic. I really wanted to try some other things on the menu but I just couldn't manage it. Service was wonderful, and all the people behind the bar are quite friendly. The atmosphere is great, in fact, I think it would be a great place to host a birthday party! read more

Tramshed - Steak Salad - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Open space that keeps it fresh and simple: chicken or steak. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Return worthiness: maybe Highlights - Atmosphere: large tall open wear house space with a large cow and chicken in a huge tank as the focal decor :-o - Chicken: brought to the table with both feet still intact for an unexpected but bold presentation. Was cooked perfectly and very tender - Steak: thick slices but quite tender as well with pure beef flavor - Wine: nice list and found a malbec we really liked - Cocktails: fun ones like a clover club with a tea twist, a flaming one, and one named shipfaced ;-) - Marshmallow fondue: fun with the spikey mountain formed marshmallows circling the delectable mild chocolate sauce. Was a big hit at the table and launched into another conversation about how we have smores in the US - Cheddar: the slice was quite nice in the cheese course - Cabbage: simple but cooked so the leaves were soft but not mooshy and seasoning was subtle but enough to not be bland Lowlights - Bread that came with the cheese: I didn't care for the texture Solid spot I'd think about coming back to for the chicken and drinks. read more

Having come here for dinner on an occasion for a work meeting, I really enjoyed the experience having not known what to expect! We firstly had some lovely Portuguese red wine which was lovely and smooth and very drinkable! In regards to the food, the 4 of us had 2 large steaks between us, which when described to us I thought "We probably need one each really"...however was I sooo wrong :) They were huge and we just about got through them both between us, with sides on top too. I enjoyed it immensely and the artwork and large cow hovering above just added to a very different experience. I would love to go back again - very soon :) read more

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Excellent service beautiful Decor and the food was amazing . Just stopped in for a quick bite and I'm from California and it's hard to Find someone to make me a lemon drop and they make the best in town . Thanks read more

My experience was disappointing at Tramshed. They put on a show that unfortunately, in the end, doesn't deliver. Their space is set up to accommodate large groups well. What I liked the most was the impressive cow and rooster forever preserved in a large tank of formaldehyde at the center of the restaurant. I will definitely never see something like that again! The rest of the experience was downhill from there. The service was incredibly slow for lunch even though the restaurant was almost empty. We even had a set menu for our group. One bonus is that they do have gluten-free options - even Yorkshire pudding (although it was a bit dry). The chicken is served with the feet on and thankfully carved by the server. The food was OK. Overall bland and lacking in flavor. The food was not even presented or plated well. The second best part of our experience was the delicious dark chocolate mousse, which unfortunately was served in piles on parchment paper. While it looked like something undesirable, it tasted incredible. read more

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I did not look at any Yelp pictures become coming here We ordered the chicken and I was quite surprised by the presentation of the roast chicken. Chicken feet propped in the air! I never imagined I would see chicken feet on a table outside of a Chinese restaurant. The chicken was okay and possibly a bit plain. It comes with a couple of gravy options to add some flavor. Some reviewers said their chicken was dry but ours was fine. The fries that come with the chicken were perfect though! We also tried the artichoke, bacon and soft cooked egg salad and some buttered winter greens. The portions for these items were quite small and the salad was excessively salty. The buttered winter greens looked quite sad. It was a few types of leaves and really just looked like someone washed a few pieces of lettuce and put them on a plate. read more

Amazing art but the feet on the chicken are an acquired taste. I suggest that clients are told that the chicken is served "on the bone" with the feet before finalizing their order. Amazing ambience and fantastic service from Will and Sarah! Highly recommend! read more

Tramshed - Chicken on the bone - British Near Me - London, XGL

I'm not a big fan of red meat so I got the vegetarian/fish menu, the food is good I got the curry sweet potato and the fish fingers. The atmosphere and decoration here goes on top of everything. One thing that got me a little annoyed is that they try to hard to be cool, the waitress was rude and she kept making b*tch faces to me and my friend when we where paying. This restaurant is more for the experience than the food. read more

Tramshed - British Near Me - London, XGL

I have always wanted to try out the Tramshed since I work nearby, but haven't been due to the thought that it might cost an arm or a leg. Well, recently I've discovered that they have a special Lunch menu. They have a 2 course express lunch or alternatively you can also choose from a lunch special sandwich menu, where you can sample (and I do mean sample based on portion size) the 2 (only) 2 items that they do, chicken or steak, in sandwich form. Obviously if you do go for the lunch menu you won't be getting the full experience of the wow factor / presentation of the chicken / steak, you'll just have to watch and drool when other tables order it. So we went for the cock and bull, which is a half chicken & half steak sandwich with fries on the side. While the portion size was a bit on the small side, and the sandwich filling (the GOOD stuff) was somewhat little (here I mention the word sample again), the bits we did get were absolutely delicious... and has done its job perfectly of luring me back soon for a full meal. I'd highly recommend anyone who's unsure about this place to try out their lunch menu to 'test the water' or if you are a big chicken/steak fan.. dive right into the full menu. PS - Vege options available :) read more

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When you walk in, the first thing you see is the massive work of art by Damien Hirst. A massive formaldehyde sculpture of a cow with a chicken on its back, in a holding tank on top of a massive stel pedestal in the middle of the restaurant. AWESOME. On the staff's recommendation, I ordered the 1 kilogram Porterhouse. 1000g of monster steak comprised of the fillet and sirloin sitting each side of the bone. For the non-metrics among you, that's 2.2 lbs or over 35 ounces! Don't worry, I didn't tackle this beast alone. I had the help of two friends, but chosen for their smaller appetites, it's all about strategy going into this! The steak was served a perfect, pink and juicy medium rare and carved at the table by a steady hand. It arrived on a massive chopping board accompanied by fries and unlimited béarnaise and mustard sauces. The beef at Tramshed comes from Shorthorn, Hereford and Aberdeen Angus breeds, hand-picked from the Swainson House Farm in Lancashire as I mentioned earlier. Despite the variety in breed, the one thing they all share is dry aging in a Himalayan salt chamber. I don't know what that is, but it sounds magical, mystical, and fantastic. Now I'm primarily a ribeye man, going for that nice ribbon of fat in the middle cooked to a medium level to melt it smoothly into the surrounding meat. But I gotta say, a Porterhouse is a perfect sharing cut at Tramshed. The Fillet offers a less flavorful, but more melt-in-your-mouth texture and the sirloin packs a punch of flavor with its ribbon of fat and more bite. When the judges scorecards were added up, the Sirloin portion prevailed as the favorite of the table. At £75, the 1000g portion easily served three and I believe it's worth the price. It's steak, unsullied by anything fancy, just straight to the point! I go into some more detail on my beeffanatic.com site, but I highly recommend this place! read more

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This is one of the most unique restaurants I've ever been to! Came in for lunch and had the Rib Burger which was delicious! The quality of the food was A+. Highly recommend stopping in if in the area! read more

Tramshed - Ground Rib Steak Burger - British Near Me - London, XGL

Hype about the artwork? I get it, all themed, the huge piece of "Cow and chicken" the nutty, 90s? cartoon network show, I don't get so much, but sitting under the huge formaldehyde pickled cow and chicken Damien Hirst? I do, though I think this looks much better in the day or early evening when the light is better. It wasn't very busy when we came, and huge and spacious, which is refreshing for shoreditch, you get the choice of cow, or chicken, but I'm guessing you got that already, but the menu is full enough. The chips are well seasoned, as is the meat, and although I have had better, it was still pretty damn good taste wise, and cooked perfectly. Maybe we came on a good day? I don't know. Our waitress was fab, heard me panicking about my phone and offered to charge it, was quick and polite. I think this place is best for a big late lunch, meat and a big bottle of reasonable red with an old friend you can share with (the fondue, do it), and not feel judged when you eat a whole chicken face planting a bowl of chips in one sitting. read more

Tramshed - Fondue of yum yums marshmallows and toffee/caramel/gooey/sticky/sweet awesome - British Near Me - London, XGL

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A Blind Date with Tramshed: Oh Tramshed, I'm just not that into you. I'm your jilted lover, left me wanting more, disappointed and blue. You swanky Hoxton minx ....it's no surprise. Left me teary-eyed, hollow and with a lighter pocketbook 'stead of stars in my eyes. Excited for my date with the glamourous Restaurant, Tramshed. Heard so much good press, and that the venerable Hix is his dad. Well-heeled and connected, who would have expected the worst? His creative Black Sheep Uncle, Damien Hirst, Hooked up Tram with sweet art : chicken atop a cow, submerged over eyes. In a tank full of electric blue formaldehyde. But back to the matter at hand, din. Couldn't charm or disarm old Tram, the beginning of the end. Service was slow, waitstaff like robots, gormless No personality, no spark or individuality, helpful but not passionate, definite miss. Well, Fair Yelper, Tramshed was not terrible, just not a great date. One occasion that I do not wish to recreate. And I certainly don't mean to be brash, But Mr. Tramshed was a case of all style and no substance, class but mostly flash. All brawn and no brains. Young Tram came 'atcha girl all wrong, though no doubt he's makin' it rain. Ambiance large, sterile, your style's not my thing, I said. No flair, no excitement, was awake but behind my eyes flat lined, brain dead. And seated at such a bad table through it all? Environs left me comatose, could have stared a hole in the wall. (Actually, I was most likely looking at the cartoon mural of Cow and Chicken). Or dithering in the (cool) bathrooms, on my iPhone, snickering, ...About how to get out of this terrible date! With my man Young Tram, but had to eat dinner before I could escape. Indulged in steak, and the chicken. Felt so indelicate, trying to pick at it. Since the chicken arrived, not properly filleted for gastronomic ease. But with the feet tied together, a little messy for a dining experience...jeez! Aware it speaks to the greater concept, but I felt it was quite lazy. And the sirloin appeared overcooked, a bit gray ...eeek! Chips were fine, the desserts fared the worst. American apple pie dry, chocolate cake too-beginning to end, this date was cursed. Oh I was hoping to get lucky in rest-romance but Trammy you flunked. No passing grade from me baby boy, afterwards I felt Kutcher-style punk'd. For us it just was not in the cards. Nope! The stars did not align by far. It's fair to say we got along, Although our chemistry was all wrong. So Tramshed I wish you the best. With many more suitable lady-diners, I am sure you will be blessed. But if I may be cheeky? Since I'm on a high, Doubt your future suitors can spit a rhyme quite as fly. read more

So I guess by now you know the menu choices are a mixed starter or no starter, the mains steak and chips or Chicken and chips and dessert ... Well the fact no one bothers to mention them tells you all you need to know about how interesting they are. Just to show my prejudices it is worth mentioning that I like this growing trend of having simple menus ... I like the idea of thinking what do I fancy eating and then going to the restaurant that does that ... Which is great as long as some form of meat is what one is looking for. So are the Steak and Chicken and chips worth eating? For the chicken there can be no question it is amongst the best roast Chicken in town and the Steak well it isn't Hawksmoor (and I am told Goodmans is also fantastic) so eating it here you have already chosen to eat at the second tier of steak restaurants and it is as good as that remark would make you think it is. As for the Tramshed venue well it is an enormous airy space dominated by an installation by Damien Hurst ... Although how much in put Damien had is open to question. I rather suspect it consisted of him looking at the cheque on offer and saying "Sure for that much I will put you in touch with my contractor and signing my name to anything". Broadly speaking it is one of those democratic open spaces that are all pale pine and visible cutlery draws. Soulless would be harsh but not unfair. Oh and did I mention the over priced cocktails and so so wine list? None the less I now have a location for when I fancy Chicken and chips to share with my friends ... I grant you I may not desire it as often as a Lobster or a green salad followed by steak and chips twice or even bbq but it is a worth addition. read more

I've gotta say that this place really didn't give me much of a wow experience, ok it looks cool but from my time spent here with friends and colleagues it all just seemed a bit meh. Nothing was particularly bad but nothing particularly good - here's my roundup. * The rib eye steak at £22 was just not that great, I've had much much better steaks at lower prices and it was just lacking taste. * The onion rings were so crispy they were almost inedible. * The spinach side was so creamy and had an overpowering taste of something that didn't work (I want to say nutmeg...maybe??) that it was just a bit over the top. * Beer selection was very poor - the 'Hix Pale Ale' was basically old man bitter at £6.50 a bottle which is stupidly overpriced and tasted flat... I can understand Mark Hix wanting to get his name on a beer if it's his restaurant but surely put it on something decent! I had high hopes but unfortunately didn't see much to want to come back which is a shame as I know some friends have rated it highly. read more

I loved this place. First of all, what a stunning space! Gorgeous, high ceilings and a well-designed interior with a long bar. We were able to book the same night at a shared table. I am a big fan of the focused food phenomenon (ala burger and lobster), so loved my choice of steak or chicken and just knew that they would execute well. The chicken was moist and flavorful, the steak grilled to perfection and the fries were infused with rosemary. Yum! I'd go back in a heartbeat. read more

I find myself liking Shoreditch more and more. And I kinda hate that as I like to be indignant about hipsters and how overrated Shoreditch is (oh god, does that make me a hipster about hipsters?), but then I eat someplace awesome and I'm all, "dammit, Shoreditch... why you gotta make me like you?" Tramshed is one of those places. At 5:30 on a Monday, the place was empty. I mean totally void of anyone who wasn't an employee other than myself. It was slowly filling up by the time Grant T. and I left at 7, and judging by the amount of staff, I imagine they get very busy very quickly in the evenings. The decor is stark warehouse plus simple tables/chairs plus commissioned artwork. Seriously, a commissioned Damien Hirst right in the middle of it all? By the way, does anyone wonder where he gets his animals? I'm not asking in a PETA sort of way so much as a curiosity sort of way. We had the following: Yorkshire pudding with pate, roasted chicken for sharing (which comes with fries), grilled mushrooms and onion rings. I was happy with everything! The chicken is a little drier than some of the other rotisserie joints in this city, but the seasoning and the gravy more than made up for that. Not to mention that the seasoning from the chicken drips down onto the chips making them super delicious. At £25 for the big chicken, which should actually feed about three people, it's not unreasonably priced. Sides and apps are all about £5, so this is a very tasty meal that won't break the wallet. read more

"I like chicken, I like liver, Tramshed Tramshed please deliver!" I'd been avoiding Tramshed because I hear it gets busy. But we needed a place to grab a bite in the area (stupid Shoreditch) before going to have some Whisky, so I thought, "Why not?" So I booked, and I booked for fairly early. I think the booking probably wasn't necessary, when I arrived (half hour after my booking thanks to someone who needed emergency services on the Northern line) the place was empty except for Nava who had been waiting patiently for me. Anyway, we started out with a chicken shot and a beef shot (each). The chicken shot was okay, afterwards we told them maybe a bit of salt would help. The beef shot was awesome. Almost bloody Mary-like. I then had a grown-up iced tea which was pretty tasty. We had chicken liver pate on a Yorkshire pudding. Brilliant! The Yorkshire was super crispy and the pate was really delicious. We also had a sharing chicken served with amazing fries and sides of mushrooms (awesome) and onion rings (called fried onions on the menu). Everything was really tasty. The chicken was slightly dry, but the gravy was delicious and moistened it up a bit. But it was much tastier than other chicken venues I've been to where the chicken was moist, but bland. They also served everything with FOUR dipping sauces: Ketchup, mayonnaise, spicy English mustard and a mint pesto. Fun with dipping sauces. We were running late, so we skipped on dessert. The venue is cool. Ground floor toilets rock, and it's just a big warehousey place with awesome commissioned art pieces. (Cow and Chicken? AWESOMESAUCE!) There's also a "painting" in the men's toilet of two naked ladies. But it's not really a painting because at one point one woman moved! Clever bit of video work there. At one point Nava was concerned that we didn't fit in because we didn't have giant mustaches we could twirl. It's definitely a hipster sort of place, but I'm willing to forgive it due to delicious food. It's totally different and cool to like a place based on the how awesome the food is right, and not to like it just because it's cool to? I was tempted to add a fifth star because they use Ozone coffee. Anywhere that uses Ozone coffee deserves a higher rating in my opinion. So yeah, I'll be back. To try the beef. I hope it's as good as the chicken. read more

I am sorry to be the guy to piss in the pool, but this place could really improve. I live nearby, I like that it kind of up-markets Shoreditch (I am sure that this is not what most original shorditch pioneers want), but Tramshed really misses the mark... and I have really given it a chance.. 4 chances actually. I like that the chickens still have their feet, I love the physical space, the cow is cool but that's about where it ends. The servers all have a mild attitude that is just irritating... I almost wish it was a major attitude so that it would be novel or were actually nice / helpful. The beer is below average.. you expect some well curated crafty selection but instead you get some rebranding thing with the owners name in huge capital letters. And finally the food always underwhelms at an overwhelming price. I ordered the 'rib' entrée this weekend and literally got 1 beef rib and a small pile of carrots in mayonnaise. I wish they just did it better and were less dicky. read more

I came here with a dozen colleagues and ALL of us were thoroughly satisfied with our experience from start to finish. Incredible, albeit unique, atmosphere. We all managed a long table together and were in the very capable hands of a very charming waiter named Charlie, who was able to keep up with us all night! We got the Yorkshire pudding with whipped chicken liver, the Beefballs & the Cock 'n' Bull croquettes. Although all were good, the popular vote went to the Yorkshire pudding/chicken liver combo - just the right amount of lightness in the pudding and the whipped liver. Amazing, just order it. Then, as a group, we ordered 2 of the Indian Rock chickens with chips and 2 orders of the sirloin. Somehow, I worried there wouldn't be enough chips for the table and Charlie assured me there would be plenty. I don't know why I ever doubted him, though perhaps he should have mentioned he would bring 2 additional BOWLS of chips on the side. Warning: the chicken is not for the faint of heart - it comes to the table looking slightly monstrous, with it's feet sticking up. Also, don't forget about the stuffing inside - delicious. And the steak. Oh, that steak. Cooked to medium to appease everyone at the table, it was still incredibly moist, perfectly charred on the outside... just so incredible. Somehow, after all that, we still had room for dessert. So, we turned to the salted caramel fondue, which is served with marshmallows and doughnuts. This, perhaps obviously, is very, VERY sweet. I like my desserts, but I found this to be just a little TOO sweet for me. And through it all, Charlie was attentive AND entertaining - I made sure to let the manager know as well. The art, as I'm sure you've already read about/seen pictures of, is different. Divisive, perhaps, and YES IT'S REAL, but certainly sparks a conversation. read more

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Really really disappointing. Came here around March time. Table of 12 of us. We were assigned only one waiter for the entire table. The waiter was surly and rude. he was unfriendly and didn't explain the menu. he didn't introduce himself and generally looked annoyed when we asked for things like water for the table. Drinks were forgotten during the meal, or brought after an entire course was finished. We had the whole chicken with fries which wasn't piping hot and not worth the money. My dirty martini was great and even came with extra martini and extra olives. The manager had a sarcastic attitude when I asked for missing drinks. The steak was delicious but a rip-off. I would never come here again and I'll be advising friends against it too. Its a bit 'done' anyway. There are loads of more up-to-date restaurants in the area with great staff that actually care. read more

Come for the cow, leave for the hipsters. Actually we came for the dessert, but did have a conversation about where we could purchase a cow, stuff and then set in formaldehyde. Fortunately one of our party knew a taxidermist so we were halfway there. After failing to get in for dinner, we came back to experience the place and check it out for more organised nights in the future. As it was the end of the night, the service was far from stellar. A bit distracted. Fortunately the kitchen was still awake and we ate a delicious warm blackberry pie and custard. I'm not sure how I'll feel about dinner there, you have to pay 40 quid to get a decent sized piece of steak and the roast chicken looked a tad greasy. Plus the place was overrrun in hipsters. A blight on society ;-) My advice: book in advance! And the chocolate and blackberry ice cream is to die for. read more

Absolutely amazing. The food was excellent, the place is remarkable and the staff are brilliant. The art is also pretty cool, cow and chicken at one end, a fermented cow in the middle and very cool décor. So we went for out 6 month anniversary and as I booked, I happened to mention this with the booking. We ordered the salmon starts to share, a beautifully cooked steak which just melted in my mouth, and then came desert, the cheesecake... It arrived with 'happy anniversary' written round the plate in chocolate. They went that extra mile and made the evening really special. I appreciate what the waitresses and kitchen staff did for us and we'll be back very soon - I'll try not to make it the year anniversary! read more

For starters we went with the Cock 'n' bull croquettes- made with a ground beef and chicken mixture with mashed potato and deep fried and Beefballs 'McIlhenny.' Our favorite was definitely the Beefballs, a MUST! Whether you live in London or just passing through, Tramshed is one stop you have to make. I promise it will be an unforgettable meal. read more

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We made reservations for Tramshed to follow up on a visit to Tate Modern. Definitely way too much Damien Hirst for a day... However, despite the unusual choice in decor, I had high hopes for the food! We ordered the starters for our table: - Yorkshire pudding with whipped duck liver - Ham hock with green beans and shallots - Panzanella This was probably the highlight of our meal. The starters come together as a set, and rather than per dish, the price is set by the size of your party (~£8/person). I really liked the ham hock and panzanella. The Yorkshire pudding was also really light and airy, which was great with the duck pate. For mains, we got a whole chicken for two, and steaks for everyone else. I was really excited to see the chicken dish, but though it looked interesting, the chicken was pretty dry. The steaks were also not very tender. Don't know what to say, but this was a big disappointment. Though the chicken and steak weren't great, I really liked the drinks we got. We had eton mess shakes, a cocktail, and a bottle of wine. I know this sounds like a strange combination, but the shake was reallllly good! We also tried their elderflower ice cream for dessert, which was also delicious! Not sure if I'd be back, but I do have to say we had a great time and the service was really great! read more

Located in trendy Shoreditch, 5 minutes away from Old Street station, the Tramshed impresses with its cavernous yet cozy atmosphere, decorated with the famous "Cock and Bull" by Damien Hirst. There are only two options for main course in the menu: steak or chicken. Have them both. The French fries make for a terrific side with their unique flavor of chicken dressing but it will be the steak to make you eye-balls pop out. The staff are super friendly and the service is fast - we waited less than 5 minutes for our food. The desserts are just ridiculously good. This is not a budget place whatsoever. But its worth every penny you spend there. 5 stars. read more

Argh. Such a hard place to review. I was debating on four stars but honestly, I don't think place lives up to the hype enough to run out and tell everybody to go...and here's why: The starter course was exceptionally forgettable. Something waldorf salady, some miniscule meats, and a good but marginally tasty baked brad thing appeared. I can't really say any of these options were stand out. My 20 pound steak was very disappointing..and I have yet to have a "great" steak here. What alarms me the most is that Tramshed ONLY serves steak and chicken as mains (I think they have fish but the restaurant concept is Steak and Chicken) and for that amount of focus, I don't accept a lack of panache. The chicken, however, was quite nice! Served at a stand, the quality was exceptional and worthwhile. Our "skinny" chips also had an extra level of awesome, but sadly this was due to some sage essence that only applied to the top level of the fries. Not bad, but not nearly the best I've had. I also tried the Hix Oyster stout/porter/whatever. It was nice, but not sure why it was "award" winning. Sadly, for as small as the menu was, I was not enthused enough to want to return. Sorry brah. read more

Came here to get the roasted chicken but we also wanted to try other things. Do exactly as I say below and you won't be sorry! For 2 people sharing: We ordered the Yorkshire Pudding, Cock n' Bull Croquettes, half roasted chicken, side salad, salt and vinegar onion rings and it was more than enough food. Yorkshire pudding - pate was whipped, smooth and fabulous with the popover bread. Croquettes - delicious with the mustardy/mayo sauce it came with. Half roasted chicken - very tasty and just enough for the both of us. We saw couples getting ONLY the whole roasted chicken and it was too much for them to finish. I personally like to have a variety of flavors so I was happy with our selection of dishes. The half portion and the whole portions both come with chips. Onion Rings - not usually a fan of onion rings because they usually end up soggy. These were so crispy even to the last bite. Very delicious, one of my favorites! Salad - came with a light mustard vinaigrette. I always need some greens or veggies with my meal. Didn't get dessert this time but I will definitely come back to try it. read more

We stumbled across Tramshed as we wasted time for our Callooh Callay res. It looked really cool and had that big bar which is hard to find in London so we plopped down for a couple glasses of wine and split cock n bull croquettes (tasty, sauce with some kick), chicken drumsticks (good fry job) and shaved cauliflower (kind of boring, too creamy a sauce) all in the £6-7 range. Sorry to have missed the Yoorkshire pudding tho. Lots of cool stuff in the Hoxton Sq. area but glad we found this spot. read more