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WHETHER you’re looking
for casual food and
drinks with gals and
pals, a romantic dinner
with your loved one or a
Valentine’s treat for the
ones you care about, the City of London’s
Leadenhall Market has you covered. The
iconic Victorian marketplace is home to
an array of pubs, restaurants and bars,
offering something for everyone, all
made even more special by the beautiful
market surroundings.
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
AT LEADENHALL MARKET
La Viña: With a menu featuring tapas,
churros con chocolate, Spanish wines,
sangrias and speciality cocktails, La Viña is
the ideal place to inject a bit of sunshine
into your Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Osteria del Mercato: After some Italian
romance? You’ll find it in this traditional
Italian restaurant which offers an intimate
dining experience with stunning views of
the Victorian market serving delicacies
from across the country.
Cheese at Leadenhall
Luc’s Brasserie: A lively French bistro
set in the heart of Leadenhall Market, Luc’s
Brasserie is known for its classic gallic
dishes and chargrilled steaks, complimented
by top French wines.
Giorgio’s: Escape from the hustle and
bustle of the City in this elegant subterranean
Italian restaurant serving warming
dishes including soups, pastas and risottos.
Round it up with a delicious selection of
cheeses.
Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Boom Bap Burger
Leadenhall Market. Image: Mickey Lee
Boom Bap Burger: Head to this new
addition to the Market for meats and
beats, with a menu featuring everything
from classic burgers to the more elaborate
Notorious P.I.G. Music fans will enjoy the
hip-hop, soul and funk background, in
magnificent contrast to the restaurant’s
Victorian surroundings.
Rocca: Family-run Rocca is the perfect
place for a laid-back date or relaxing
evening with friends. Enjoy their handmade
tagliatelle with a chilled glass of prosecco,
with both indoor and outdoor seating
options available – all of which have stunning
views of the charming cobbled alleyways
of the market.
Bar Laurel: Open until March, this pop-up
bar run by restaurant La Viña offers diners a
range of “bocadillos” (Spanish sandwiches)
during the day while evenings see tapas,
riojas and cervezas bring the gastronomic
essence of Calle Laurel to life.
Golden Goose: With tanked and tapped
beers, wines and small savoury bites
including hot black pudding and pork
scotch eggs, fried pork belly bites and
crispy Cornish fish tacos, this bustling new
bar makes a great place to break the ice on
your first date, or enjoy a few drinks after
work with friends.
Aux Merveilleux de Fred offer a beautiful
selection of French treats, including
their special Merveilleux – a traditional
cake from the North of Fance and Flanders,
and their delicious Cramique – a Belgian
brioche loaf that comes in various flavours.
All delicacies can be enjoyed in Leadenhall
Market with a glass of champagne, or
boxed up to take home.
Cheese at Leadenhall offers the ultimate
cheese tasting experience. Enjoy a
special Valentine’s cheese and wine tasting
for two, including an introduction to the
store’s wide selection of produce, followed
by cheese platter to share, complimented
with tasters of red wines and white wines.
Book the experience in in advance or buy
it as a gift.
•For the full range of dining options at
Leadenhall Market and to make your
Valentine’s bookings, visit: leadenhallmarket.co.uk/eat-and-drink