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The Quality Chop House

Restaurant · Modern British$$$Farringdon, London

A Farringdon dining room established in 1869, now serving contemporary British cooking that reflects its history as a working men's chop house.

At a glance

Type
Modern British
Area
Farringdon, London, United Kingdom
Price
$$$ · Upscale

Good to know

  • Historic dining room
  • Sunday lunch
  • Wine list

Why we recommend it

The Quality Chop House has been feeding Farringdon since 1869, and its original wooden booths and tiled floor still give the dining room a strong sense of history. Today the menu is contemporary, but the kitchen keeps faith with the site's meat-focused past and its long relationships with British suppliers.

Lunch is served from Tuesday to Sunday and dinner from Monday to Saturday, while Sunday is lunch only, making it a good choice for a long weekend meal. Book online or by phone, and check the menus page beforehand, as dishes change with the seasons. The wine list is a big part of the appeal. Farringdon station is a short walk, and Exmouth Market's cafés and bars are just around the corner.

The Quality Chop House FAQs

When was The Quality Chop House established?

In 1869; it marked its 150th anniversary in 2019.

Is it open on Sunday evenings?

No, Sunday is lunch only.

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