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Bleeding Heart Bistro

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Bleeding Heart Bistro

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“A collection of hidden gems with consistently good French fare, an adventurous wine list and good value prices.” Zagat London Restaurants

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It’s well worth heading off the beaten track to discover The Bleeding Heart Restaurant, Bistro and Tavern, all tucked away around the historic, cobblestoned Bleeding Heart Yard. Legend has it that Lady Elizabeth Hatton, the toast of 17th-century London society, was found murdered in this spot.

The Restaurant offers modern French cuisine, faultless service and an award-winning international wine list in a very inviting ambience, for everything from business lunches to romantic dinners for two – it was in fact voted the most romantic restaurant in the City by The Times. Should you dine in the Restaurant, you might like to begin with the soupe du jour or the ballotine of foie gras accompanied by French beans and artichoke, dried fruits and toasted hazelnut brioche, followed by haunch of Yorkshire venison with juniper-braised venison cheeks and elderberry sauce. Alternatively, plump for an assiette of suckling pig and crackling with apricot and sage faggots – delicious. The raspberry macaron heart and the white chocolate marquise dome will round off your meal in style.

The friendly Bistro with its high ceiling and high windows and striking 19th-century French wine posters is the perfect place for an informal business lunch with colleagues or dinner among friends. Certainly, the Bistro’s outdoor terrace, shaded by a huge red awning, seems far away from the streets of Farringdon. The menu is packed with French bistro classics ranging from escargots, omelettes, coq au vin and steak frites to breast of duck and shank of lamb, plus a great-value list of 450 wines by the bottle.

The Bleeding Heart Tavern is a traditional neighbourhood bar dating back to 1746, located just off Greville Street, which offers real ale from Adnams and a light lunchtime menu for those pressed for time. Downstairs, the Tavern dining room boasts an open rotisserie and grill, and provides a warm and comforting setting in which to enjoy free-range organic British meat, game and poultry. The Tavern is also open for breakfast, serving home-baked pastries and the ever-popular full English breakfast – plus, for those so inclined, a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne or Buck’s Fizz.

The Crypt at adjoining Ely Place and a selection of charming and atmospheric private rooms are also available for hire.

Address: Bleeding Heart Yard Off Greville Street , London EC1N 8SJ, XGL, GB
Phone: 020 7242 8238
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State: XGL
City: London
Zip Code: EC1N 8SJ

opening times

Monday: 12:00-15:00
Monday: 17:30-22:30
Tuesday: 12:00-15:00
Tuesday: 17:30-22:30
Wednesday: 12:00-15:00
Wednesday: 17:30-22:30
Thursday: 12:00-15:00

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Reviews
Every member of staff was kind and attentive. The utmost care was taken to make sure we had a lovely experience without feeling suffocated. The food was delicious, fresh and reasonably priced for quantity and quality. The ambiance is excellent as it give you the sense of being in a small French bistro somewhere of the beaten path as opposed to the middle of London. If there’s one thing I can recommend it’s to get the fries they are to die for!
First things first, the Bleeding Heart Bistro is not the same as the Bleeding Heart Bar & Grill though they do sit just across the yard from each other. It’s amazing how many reviews here are written for the wrong venue… just make sure you know which venue you are actually going to/making a reservation for. The food was fantastic, with service friendly and welcoming; though the wait between our starter and mains was a full 50 minutes, which is a bit long to go on a bowl of soup. Not a place for a quick dinner, though in true French style I think they really want you to relax and enjoy the culinary experience so I wouldn’t hold it against them. Automatic points for the ancient yard location, lending a real olde London flavour to the atmosphere. They trade off the gruesome “history” of Bleeding Heart Yard on the front of the menu, though spoiler! Elizabeth Hatton is recorded as dying of natural causes. The actual “victim” in this very yard was a different Lady Hatton from a story published around 1837 involving a pact with the devil… Bleeding Heart Yard also features in Charles Dickens’s Little Dorrit as the home of the Plornish family. Imagine sitting here reading the novel over a glass of wine. Heating outdoor seating available in addition to the rustic wooden interior. If you found my review or photos helpful please leave a quick thumbs up Merci beaucoup!
It’s quite unique and posh in the area that you can’t order from the bar and have to be seated. Nothing wrong with that, just be welcoming. Not everyone is a lover bird small, but cute place. In Farringdon is a bit much to have a table service.Service: 4/5
A lovely little gem tucked away in a courtyard in Farringdon. It's been a long time since I was able to find a place in London that still offers a classic dining experience that doesn't feel like it's blatantly trying too hard to drum up Tiktok hype, this restaurant felt pleasantly far from it. With traditional French bistro vibes, excellent service, a great atmosphere and delicious food, what's not to love. I'd highly recommend the set menu if you have trouble picking from such a large selection of great looking dishes. A standout favourite already, I'll be visiting again.
Booked a table here for 3pm but they actually close the kitchen then so you have to order before 3. Bit of a backstreet, scruffy place with a dark interior and uncomfortable chairs outside and wobbly tables. Food was ok but nothing special.Food: 3/5
The Bleeding Heart Bistro, is situated in the Bleeding Heart Yard just off Greville St in the heart of the City of London. It is a French style bistro with pavement cafe seating. There is no traffic in the yard and the enclosed space is free from traffic. We sat outside and it really felt like we were somewhere in France. The tables, the canopy over the tables; along with the red and white theme, really set the scene for a French dining experience. The service was excellent, efficient, friendly, and we never felt rushed or hurried. Would I go again, yes I would, it was a lovely place to eat and we had a fantastic meal.
Great staff and attention to detail. The food was cooked really well and the staff were attentive and didn't leave us waiting. The poussin was well cooked but a bit lacking in depth of flavour, the aioli did save it however. The sea bass was cooked well and the skin seasoned well and crispy. We would definitely come back for another try at the a la carte menu.
I visit here at least once a month most of the year so I don't review every meal, as it would get repetitive - it's always great, plus, I am a creature of habit and almost always start with the fish soup and extra rouille. However I had to give special praise to the set menu guinea fowl breast this evening, really delicious. The set menu chicken terrine also shone, with a tarragon sauce. The recently appeared ratatouille side too is exceptional, less swamped in sauce than a typical ratatouille and with a baked style to the vegetables. It's been a disappointing year for weather in London but this was the second perfect evening for dining outside in the courtyard, take a sweater as I did though for when the sun gets further down. Staff are always brilliant. Kid-friendliness: Well-behaved children of all ages will fit right in here Wheelchair accessibility: Very small step at the front door but should be negotiable with assistance. Accessible lavatory then at the same level.
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Bleeding Heart Bistro in London. The atmosphere was fantastic, the food was exquisite, and the wine selection was superb. It's a wonderful place to dine and also learn more about the intriguing legend of the Bleeding Heart.Food: 5/5
There are few better places to sit on a sunny Summer’s day than under the large red umbrellas at the Bistro. Ringed by Victorian warehouses, Bleeding Heart Yard forms a tranquil oasis from the City’s hustle and bustle. The menu offers plenty of choice while the service if efficient and friendly.Food: 5/5
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