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The Lampery, London,

The Lampery

3.9
3.9
195 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
23:30
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 195 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 offers a delightful dining experience with standout service and "fabulous breakfast." Guests appreciate the "lovely setting" and varied menu, particularly the fish and chips. While some found the menu limited or service slow, the attentive staff and quality food often leave a positive impression. Ideal for brunch or business lunches.

195 Reviews
  1. Vanessa

    Brighton

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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

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  2. 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 5 days ago
    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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  3. 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 5 days ago
    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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  4. 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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  5. Helen

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for a business lunch, the food, atmosphere and service were all very nice
    The LamperyResponded on 15 October 2024
    Dear Helen Thank you for your review and rating. We are delighted that we created positive memories, which you want to share. We hope we can welcome you back to The Lampery soon. Thanks, Nondu Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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  6. Nigel

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. Superceded our expectations. Was a little noisy due to a private event at the bar area, but it was also after 9:30pm on a Saturday.
    The LamperyResponded on 2 September 2024
    Dear Nigel Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you enjoyed the food and service! We hope to see you back again soon Thanks, Nonduduzo Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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  7. Garry

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food good but despite the online menu suggesting a 2 course lunch menu we were not offered it. Irrespective the service was efficient, polite and the food very good.
    The LamperyResponded on 12 August 2024
    Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the menu that was provided and the service. We look forward to seeing you again soon Thanks, Nondu Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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  8. Tasha

    London

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on 6 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant. Tables well spaced for privacy and decor nice. Service was good. Had the mango, prawn salad which was delicious.
    The LamperyResponded on 12 August 2024
    Dear Tasha Thank you for taking the time to share your positive memories of The Lampery. We’re very pleased to hear you enjoyed your lunch with us and that the service in the Lampery met with your expectations. Thank you so much for your feedback, this will help us as we continually work to improve our guest experience. We look forward to hosting you again! Thanks, Nondu Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Dined here while on vacation. The restaurant itself is well decorated and kept. The menu was limited, not a good option for families. I had a salad, it was fresh, but small for an entree. My husband had the burger which he described as passable. Overall, the food did not live up to the atmosphere of the restaurant.
    The LamperyResponded on 2 July 2024
    Dear Anonymous Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and rating. We are sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied with our menu options and the food in general. We appreciate your feedback and would like to discuss your concerns in more detail, this will help us as we continually work to improve our guest experience. Thanks, Nondu Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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  10. JohnD

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 June 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Staff seemingly unmanaged, and for all that hospitality relies on foreign workers they need to be trained enough to understand customers and to be understood. One guest got so fed up trying to communicate with staff he settled for black coffee. Food was ordinary in the extreme, eggs either overcooked or baked in the microwave, toast was cheap white slice barely browned and not buttered. The smoked salmon was the star of the plate but only when measured against such a poor breakfast. A place to avoid.
    The LamperyResponded on 2 July 2024
    Dear John Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied with the service and our breakfast offering. We appreciate your feedback and would like to discuss your concerns in more detail, this will help us as we continually work to improve our guest experience. Thanks, Nondu Dlamini Hotel Coordinator

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The Lampery is rated 3.9 stars by 195 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 6 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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