Brat
A live-fire Basque-inspired room above a Shoreditch pub, famous for whole-grilled turbot.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Wood smoke, an open hearth and a confident, ingredient-led menu.
Our read - 02
Buzzy and a touch cramped, but the cooking over fire is exceptional.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Brat earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Brat works.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Brat delivers.
You prefer local life to spectacle
For local authenticity, Brat delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give Brat a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Brat isn't cheap for what it is.
You are traveling solo
Solo, it depends on the day.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, Brat is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- Whole grilled turbot — the signature; best shared
- Burnt cheesecake — the Basque dessert done right
- Grilled seasonal vegetables — the hearth elevates the simple stuff
Plan it well
- Cost
- £60–90 per head
- Allow
- 2 hours