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The Lampery, London,

The Lampery

3.9
3.9
201 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Lampery, is an all-day dining spot providing good, honest cooking in the heart of historic London. Inspired by our patron, Samuel Pepys, the restaurant delivers a passion for authentic cooking and locally-sourced produce. Located within Apex City of London Hotel, the restaurant serves a menu that celebrates the diverse and eclectic mix that British cuisine is today.

"Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody"
Samuel Pepys’ diary 1665

Additional information

  • Area
    Fenchurch Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Tower Hill underground station - 2 mins walk <br />Fenchurch Street Station - 2 mins walk <br />Bank underground station - 10 mins walk
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Festive Dining in The Lampery - 2 Course

    £39.00 per person

    18 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
    Our menus are full of festive flavours. Get ready to taste our delicious dishes with our festive dining experiences. Throughout the whole of December, you can indulge in your Christmas faves with all the trimmings – the taste of Christmas is here. Please note parties of 9+ will require a deposit of £20pp to confirm along with a pre-order and full pre-payment 14 days prior
    Festive Dining in The Lampery - 2 Course photo
  • Festive Dining in The Lampery - 3 Course

    £49.00 per person

    18 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
    Our menus are full of festive flavours. Get ready to taste our delicious dishes with our festive dining experiences. Throughout the whole of December, you can indulge in your Christmas faves with all the trimmings – the taste of Christmas is here. Please note parties of 9+ will require a deposit of £20pp to confirm along with a pre-order and full pre-payment 14 days prior
    Festive Dining in The Lampery - 3 Course photo
  • Christmas Day at The Lampery

    £45.00 - £90.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    No one wants to spend the big day in the kitchen so let us do the hard work. Spend Christmas making cherished memories with family and friends. We’ve created the perfect home away from home for you to enjoy a delicious dinner before relaxing with loved ones. First seating is between 12:30 -15:00 and second seating is between 17:30 - 20:00 A member of the team will be in contact for full pre-payment, to be paid 7 days after booking was made. If payment is not received your booking will automatically be released. All payments are non-refundable & non-transferrable. Note - a discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your final bill on the day.
    Christmas Day at The Lampery photo

What 201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • City of London

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lampery delights with "fantastic" staff and "excellent" food, making it a lovely spot for brunch or business lunches. The decor is charming, offering a cozy environment. While some guests noted limited menu options and occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience is positively memorable and welcoming.

201 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were warmly greeted and shown to a lovely table. Unfortunately that was the only real service that was offered. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived with 2-3 other tables. It quickly filled up. It took c. 20 minutes before someone asked of we wanted water. And then another 30 minutes for main courses to arrive. The food was pleasant, but query the portion sizes which were modest for price. Dessert took another 25 minutes to arrive and unfortunately one of our guests had to leave beforehand. The restaurant acknowledged this, and adjusted the bill accordingly. All in all a pleasant enough experience, and despite delays, we would return to give them another opportunity to redeem themselves.

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  2. Alan

    Kent

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and good food. Would definately return.
    The LamperyResponded on 6 December 2024
    Dear Alan Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed both the service and the food. Knowing you'd definitely return means so much to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience soon! Warm Regards Nondu Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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  3. Sean

    London

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Promoted heavily by OpenTable which was a surprise, the food was ok but the menu not exactly lavish nor focused, service was marginal with glasses left on the table, no water nor check-ins. It felt very much a restaurant attached to a hotel as an afterthought as opposed to the more unique ones that are seen elsewhere. Won't be coming back and won't be recommending.
    The LamperyResponded on 6 December 2024
    Dear Sean Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet expectations and that you left feeling disappointed with both the menu and the service. Your comments regarding lack of attentiveness, including missed check-ins and water service, have been taken very seriously. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and we are actively addressing these issues with our team. While we regret that you don't plan to return, we do hope you might reconsider in the future to experience the improvements we are committed to making. We'll be reaching out to you privately to learn more about your experience and see how we can make amends. Thank you again for your valuable feedback Warm Regards Nondu Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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  4. nicola

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Sadly service too slow, not very attentive. Out of 6 meals ordered 2 turned up cold. Shame as restaurant has potential to be great. Will not be returning in a hurry
    The LamperyResponded on 6 December 2024
    Dear Nicola Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent visit fell short of expectations. We sincerely apologize for the slow and inattentive service and for the issue with two of your meals arriving cold. This is not the standard we strive to deliver, and we regret the disappointment caused. We're grateful for your kind words about the potential of our restaurant and are committed to addressing the areas where we fell short to ensure better experiences for our guests in the future. We'll be reaching out to you privately to discuss your visit further. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to provide the service and quality we're known for. Warm Regards Nondu Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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  5. Allison

    Essex

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Took clients. Couldn't get attention of waiting staff to get proper cutlery to serve out meal. Wine wasn't topped up at all throughout the meal it took ages to request further glasses at the end of the meal, no one asked if we wanted more. The Lampery Fish pie was tiny and very dry. No one came to ask if we wanted dessert or coffees. Would not go again
    The LamperyResponded on 6 December 2024
    Dear Allison Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're deeply sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. We apologize for the difficulty in getting the attention of our team, the delays with wine service, and the lack of follow-up on dessert or coffee. These details are critical to providing attentive and seamless service, and we regret that this was not reflected during your visit. We also appreciate your feedback on the Lampery Fish Pie and will review this with our kitchen team and ensure it meets our standards. We'll be reaching out to you privately to discuss your experience in more detail and explore how we can make amends. Warm Regards, Nondu Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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  6. Jeffrey

    Kansas City

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were hoping to be able to partake in the advertised “Festive Menu” however it was not available. Service was very good. Food was tasty but a bit overcooked. Guinea fowl was very dry and slow cooked lamb shoulder was overdone.
    The LamperyResponded on 6 December 2024
    Dear Jeffrey Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the service, but truly sorry to learn that the Festive Menu was unavailable during your visit and that some of the dishes didn't meet your expectations. We strive to deliver the best possible experience, and it's clear we fell short in this instance. Please rest assured that your comments regarding the guinea fowl and lamb shoulder have been shared with our kitchen team to ensure we address these issues. We'll be reaching out to you privately to discuss this further and ensure we can make things right, Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Warm Regards Nondu Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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  7. Vanessa

    Brighton

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cold day but lovely and warm and cosy environment. Helpful and pleasant staff and great food
    The LamperyResponded on 25 November 2024
    Dear Vanessa Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the warm and cozy atmosphere, especially on a cold day. It's wonderful to know our staff and food left such a positive impression. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience! Warm Regards Nondu Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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  8. Valentino

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience in London. The food and the staff were fantastic
    The LamperyResponded on 19 November 2024
    Hi Valentino Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review and positive feedback. We're delighted to know that you enjoyed your dinner at The Lampery. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm Regards, Nondu Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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  9. Stephen

    London

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Only Two white wines on offer, starting at £85 per bottle? Food excellent but not all dishes available on a small menu?
    The LamperyResponded on 19 November 2024
    Dear Stephen Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and appreciate your kind words about its quality. We were surprised to hear your comment about the wine selection, as our menu does feature a broader variety of wines, including more than two white options. We're sorry if this wasn't made clear during your visit, and we will investigate further to understand what may have led to this impression. Your comments have been shared with our team, we truly value your insights and hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience. Warm Regards, Nondu Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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  10. Stephen

    London

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    For a start the steak came out followed by the sides around 5 to 10 minutes later and then the remaining sides another five minutes after so the steaks were very cold by the time we actually eat at them. The staff were very good but let down by the kitchen. Although we had complimentary drinks at the end of the meal to apologise, a mouse ran through the centre of the restaurant around the time we decided to leave. 
    The LamperyResponded on 29 October 2024
    Dear Stephen Thank you so much for dining and sharing your experience. We are happy to hear our team took good care of you, but disappointed that we failed to offer you the true Lampery experience.Our deepest apologies for your entire food order not being delivered on time. Please accept our assurances that our Head Chef was made aware and measures have been put in place to ensure we do better. Our sincere apologies for the mouse you witnessed running through the Restaurant.Our assurances that in situations like this, which are not usual, we work with a reputable Pest control company, who were called to take immediate action. We have been in touch with you privately, and we hope to welcome you back to The Lampery to restore your faith in our brand. Regards Brian Tapson General Manager

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The Lampery is rated 3.9 stars by 201 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Lampery

Apex City of London Hotel, 1 Seething Lane, London, EC3N 4AX

Additional information

  • Area
    Fenchurch Street
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–14:45 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Tower Hill underground station - 2 mins walk Fenchurch Street Station - 2 mins walk Bank underground station - 10 mins walk
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marcello De Stasio
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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