The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen

Name: The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen
Address: 9 Aldgate High St, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, EC3N 1AH
Telephone: 020 3959 0888
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4

8 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

23:00

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Vegetarian-friendly
Good for groups

The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen is a vibrant venue in London’s City Centre, near Brick Lane and Tower Bridge. With a lively atmosphere, it's perfect for casual meals, evening drinks, and relaxed dining.

Our menu brings bold street food flavours, blending East London influences with Southeast Asian spices. Designed for sharing, our dishes are packed with big flavours, and our signature cocktails are ideal for pre-show drinks or casual nights out.

For events, The Cardinal offers flexible private hire options, including intimate dinners in a semi-private dining space or drinks receptions at the bar. Full venue hire is available for larger gatherings. With its central location and easy access to key landmarks, The Cardinal is the perfect choice for unforgettable events and great dining.

Additional information

Location
9 Aldgate High St, London, Greater London EC3N 1AH
Phone number
020 3959 0888
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Contemporary British, Contemporary Asian
Hours of Operation
Bar Wed–Fri 00:00–02:00 Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Lunch Daily 10:30–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–00:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Glen Padiyar

Experiences

Midday Menu
£18.00 per person
Multiple dates available
ENJOY A FREE HOUSE BEER, WINE, OR SOFT DRINK WITH ANY DISH FROM OUR MIDDAY MENU. The midday menu offer is available between 12pm and 4pm, Monday to Friday from £13.00. At The Cardinal, we’re all about bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a warm, welcoming vibe. Our menu is inspired by seasonal produce and global influences, bringing you dishes that celebrate the energy of East London. Our team is dedicated to making every visit a great one— so come on in, grab a seat, and let’s make it a meal to remember.

Chicken Momos£9.00
Chicken filled steam dumplings, crispy chilli oil
Samphire Bhajia (V)£9.00
Samphire & onion bhajia’s, tamarind & mint chutney, curry leaves
Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower (VG)£9.00
Deep fried cauliflower florets, sriracha sauce, sesame seeds, chilli, spring onions, lime
Confit Duck Bao£13.00
Confit duck legs, hoisin, spring onions, chilli, pickle cucumber
Salmon Tataki£13.00
Thinly sliced salmon, avocado, jalapeño, trout eggs, ponzu, radish, lime
King Oyster Mushroom Shawarma (V)£9.00
Mushroom skewers, Fattoush salad, pomegranate molasses
Lamb Birria Taco£13.00
Braised lamb shoulder, pickled slaw, Aji Amarillo, braising sauce
Korean Fried Chicken Wings£12.00
Korean sauce, sesame seeds, chilli, spring onions, lime
Mezze Platter to Share (V)£20.00
Hummus, Imam Bayaldi, bruschetta mezze dip, pita bread, falafel, halloumi, olives

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Chopped Salad (V)£13.00
Lettuce, carrots, celery, radish, burnt corn, crispy shallots, avocado, hot honey ranch dressing
- Add Grilled Chicken£3.50
- Add Halloumi£3.00
- Add Grilled Salmon£8.00
Quinoa Salad (VG)£14.00
Quinoa, cucumber, carrots, broccoli, edamame, mint, Asian dressing, sesame seeds
- Add Grilled Chicken£3.50
- Add Halloumi£3.00
- Add Grilled Salmon£8.00
Salsa Verde Cod£29.00
Butter bean broth, olives, capers, cherry tomatoes, pangrattato
Fish & Chips£18.00
Fennel battered haddock fillets, tartare sauce, chips, minted peas
Tajarin Aglio e Olio (V)£17.00
Tajarin pasta, chilli, garlic, pangrattato, Parmesan
Salmon Mie Goreng£25.00
Miso marinated salmon, stir fry noodles, fried egg, pak choy, mushrooms, cabbage, bean sprouts, Mie Goreng sauce, crispy fried shallots
Aubergine Steak (VG)£16.00
Grilled aubergine steak, pomegranate, Imam Bayaldi, turmeric cous cous, pomegranate molasses
Cardinal Burger£19.00
Dry aged beef patty, Kimchi mayo, smoked apple wood cheddar, caramelised onions, lettuce, tomato, gherkins, fries
- Add bacon£2.50
1/2 BBQ Chicken£19.00
Pickled slaw, mix leaf salad, fries
Steak & Fries£27.00
Dry aged 8oz sirloin steak, miso butter, fries
Whole Baked Seabass To Share£42.00
Miso glazed Seabass, pickled slaw, garlic French beans

Sides

Garlic Green Beans (V)£7.00
Cherry tomatoes
Tenderstem Broccoli (V)£7.00
Soy, chilli
Mixed Leaf Salad (VG)£7.00
House dressing
Fries (VG)£7.00
Truffle Fries (V)£8.00
Parmesan & chives
Herb Roast New Potatoes (V)£7.00

What 8 people are saying

The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

8 Reviews

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Samuel
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was great overall. Nice place and neat. Close to train station, easy to locate and acess the building
The Cardinal Bar & KitchenResponded on 3 March 2025
Dear Samuel, Thank you for your review! We're glad you had a great experience and found The Cardinal easy to locate. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. All the best, The Cardinal team
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Philippa
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, the range of food on the a la carte menu was great, and the prices were reasonable. My friend had the gnocchi and I had the roast beef baguette and both were delicious, great sizes and very filling. Also highly recommend the house white wine, was very dry and delicious. And we had the 30% off experience via OpenTable so that made it even better! Highly recommend and definitely will be returning
The Cardinal Bar & KitchenResponded on 27 January 2025
Dear Philippa, Thank you for sharing such a glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the fantastic service, delicious dishes, and reasonable prices. It’s great to know the gnocchi and roast beef baguette were a hit, and we’re delighted you loved the house white wine too. The 30% off via OpenTable sounds like a brilliant way to make the experience even better! We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. All the best, The Cardinal team
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Laura
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great venue, amazing food! People need to know about this spot
The Cardinal Bar & KitchenResponded on 27 January 2025
Dear Laura, Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the food and the venue. Your kind words mean the world to us—we’d love to welcome you back again! All the best, The Cardinal team
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Marie
Hertfordshire1 review
2.0
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We booked the al a carte menu with 30% discount. When we got there we were told they only offer the brunch menu on Sundays. As we were the only people there the manager eventually agreed we could order from the al a carte. However I was in the toilet when my husband paid the bill and I have just found out the bill did not include the 30% discount. We are £60 down on a very average meal in a restaurant with zero atmosphere. Feel cheated
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Lisa
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiters were really helpful, food was fantastic, ambience was good.
The Cardinal Bar & KitchenResponded on 14 October 2024
Hi Lisa, thank you so much for your kind review. We are thrilled to know you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best, The Cardinal team
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garry
London55 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and the food was a good selection, well cooked and well prepared. Will go again.
The Cardinal Bar & KitchenResponded on 28 August 2024
Hi Garry, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our service and the variety of our well-cooked and prepared dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! All the best, The Cardinal team
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Deal tasty burger, enjoyed the service and the atmosphere. Will recommend to our friends.
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OpenTable Diner
Essex1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and ambiance. We will be going again.
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FAQs

The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

23:00

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen

9 Aldgate High St, London, Greater London EC3N 1AH

Additional information

Phone number
020 3959 0888
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Contemporary British, Contemporary Asian
Hours of Operation
Bar Wed–Fri 00:00–02:00 Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Lunch Daily 10:30–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–00:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Glen Padiyar

The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Midday Menu

Start/Share

Chicken Momos£9.00

Samphire Bhajia (V)£9.00

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower (VG)£9.00

Confit Duck Bao£13.00

Salmon Tataki£13.00

King Oyster Mushroom Shawarma (V)£9.00

Lamb Birria Taco£13.00

Korean Fried Chicken Wings£12.00

Mezze Platter to Share (V)£20.00

Continue

Chopped Salad (V)£13.00

Quinoa Salad (VG)£14.00

Salsa Verde Cod£29.00

Fish & Chips£18.00

Tajarin Aglio e Olio (V)£17.00

Salmon Mie Goreng£25.00

Aubergine Steak (VG)£16.00

Cardinal Burger£19.00

1/2 BBQ Chicken£19.00

Steak & Fries£27.00

Whole Baked Seabass To Share£42.00

Sides

Garlic Green Beans (V)£7.00

Tenderstem Broccoli (V)£7.00

Mixed Leaf Salad (VG)£7.00

Fries (VG)£7.00

Truffle Fries (V)£8.00

Herb Roast New Potatoes (V)£7.00

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