SMITHFIELD · £££
St. John
4.53,119 reviews
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Fergus Henderson's 1994 original, the restaurant that defined modern British cooking. Bone marrow on toast, sparse white-tiled room, pistachio doughnuts that outlive the kitchen each night.
British classicNose-to-tailIconic
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What to actually expect.
Marmite venue
If you don't like offal, you'll be lost. Spartan dining room, white tiles, no music, some find it austere.
Spend honestly
Around £89 per person for 3 courses with wine (Harden's 2025).