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The Allegory, London,

The Allegory

4.0
4
76 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
In the heart of Shoreditch's happening new hub, Principal Place, The Allegory will be an everyday escape in London’s buzzing unsquare mile. Long lingering brunches that finish with espresso martinis, quick catch-ups over pastries and freshly ground coffee, wholesome sharing platters and creative cocktails with colleagues; these one-of-a-kind experiences will be found at The Allegory. With a beautiful alfresco terrace, large open plan bar and cosy candlelit corners, this is a destination you'll want to return to again and again.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Soul food
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Wednesday 7:30am - 11:30pm Thursday - Friday 7:30am - 12:30am Saturday 10:00am - 12:30am
  • Phone number
    020 3948 9810
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Liverpool Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    A short walk from Shoreditch High Street or Liverpool Street Stations
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

What 76 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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76 Reviews
  1. Carmel

    London

    18 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dear Team, Dining experience at the following restaurant: The Allegory, 1A Principal Place, Worship Street, London, EC2A 2FA Unfortunately, our meals were quite poor and we were unimpressed with the food. My partners chicken skewers were lukewarm and stale - as if they had been sat out for a while or had been reheated. My starter, the vegan taco, was unbearably spicy and I couldn’t have actually enjoyed any food after it. I am not sure if it was meant to be so spicy? My main dish, the vegan curry, was also lukewarm and as such I didn’t eat it. I had one mouthful but was too embarrassed to leave all of the food and so requested it to be boxed up to take away. Once I left the restaurant, I was still hungry and also felt that £42.75 was actually a high price to pay for food that we did not at all enjoy. I have heard great things about your establishment and so feel that perhaps this experience is to be put down to ‘one of those days’. We were really disappointed in our dining experience and I thought it important to give this feedback and also wondered if I could be reimbursed in any way? I tried to fill in the form on your website, however, I was presented with a ‘failed to send your message’ error. Best, Carmel Farquhar T: 07817 620 414

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  2. CamillaT

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 March 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with a group of 3 of us for friday lunch. it wasn't busy at all but the service was very slow unfortunately, had to chase for a drinks order. the food standard overall is good, we got a mix of starters to share between us. But unfortunately the beef tacos we ordered were very dry and we couldn't eat them, so they did deduct this from the bill in the end which was good.

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  3. TristanS

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, unfortunately the food was extremely dry and bland (ribs and sausage rolls). Great atmosphere though and also excellent service.
    The AllegoryResponded on 20 January 2020
    Thank you for the feedback! Sorry to hear you had an unpleasant experience regarding the food. This has been passed on to our team. Hopefully this doesn't hold you back from visiting us again.

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  4. citydiner

    London

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Allegory has a lively lunch vibe with a menu to suit all tastes, disciplines and allergies. The service is attentive and the wine list is solid. Plenty of choice. It is a good choice for a business lunch or a co-worker lunch.
    The AllegoryResponded on 20 January 2020
    Hello, Thank you so much for the feedback! Hope to see you soon! :)

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  5. iprofile

    London

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was below expectations like the fish finger sandwich not having much fish in it at all. They also tried to mix and match ingedients which did not work. Restaurent was half full and staff seem all over the place lacking focus.
    The AllegoryResponded on 20 January 2020
    Hello, Sorry to hear that you had an unpleasant experience regarding your food. The feedback has been passed on to our team and we'll work on improving the dish. Hopefully we'll see you again and you'll give us another chance to redeem ourselves.

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  6. LaurenS

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was visiting London from the U.S. and my group has SUCH a fun time grabbing dinner at The Allegory. Can't beat the atmosphere and they play awesome music -- solid food, solid drinks, solid everything. Go!
    The AllegoryResponded on 15 October 2019
    Hi Lauren, Thank you for sending your feedback. Glad you and your team had a great time. We shall be expecting another visit soon. See you soon. The Allegory Team

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Surprisingly very quiet for a Saturday evening.. apparently the place is busier Thursday and Friday when there are office types in the area working....only a couple of other tables filled with people.. so the atmosphere wasn’t really there.. lighting at the table while eating became a little too dark.
    The AllegoryResponded on 18 September 2019
    Thank you for sending your feedback. Sorry to hear your experience wasn't as great as expected. Saturdays are busy usually but it seems that you might have been in one of the quiet days. I hope you do comeback to check out our Thursdays and Fridays or perhaps a busier Saturday. Hope to see you soon. The Allegory Team

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  8. Andrew

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here for my 40th birthday on the Saturday. We were given one of the large booths which was perfect for the size of my party. The staff were great, being attentive but allowing us to enjoy every course and round of drinks. The food and cocktails were excellent and the band were really good too. We were lucky to arrive before the rush so had an exceptional personalised experience in that sense. Would still come back during a busier time due to the service and experience we had. The decor and vibe and even the cost is perfect for special occasions like this. Would happily recommend.
    The AllegoryResponded on 18 September 2019
    Thank you for your kind words Andrew. Glad you had a great time. We love our Musical Brunch offer and hosting parties such as yours. Hope to see you very soon. The Allegory Team

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  9. PaulSW

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shouldn't have had the Bloody Mary (although it did wake me up), but everything else was great.

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  10. DiGa

    London

    202 reviews

    4.0

    202 reviews

    Dined on 16 August 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great for a big group lunch - service friendly and efficient and the menu has good variety
    The AllegoryResponded on 18 September 2019
    Thank you for sending your feedback. Glad you had a great time. Perhaps on your next visit we can make the 4's we scored all 5's See you soon. The Allegory Team

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Google Map for The Allegory

1A Principal Place, Worship Street, London, EC2A 2BA

Additional information

  • Area
    Liverpool Street
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Wednesday 7:30am - 11:30pm Thursday - Friday 7:30am - 12:30am Saturday 10:00am - 12:30am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Soul food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    A short walk from Shoreditch High Street or Liverpool Street Stations
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine
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