The Anthologist

4.5

564 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Lively
Great for brunch

Situated on London’s Gresham Street, close to the Museum of London, The Anthologist bar and deli restaurant provides the ideal antidote to the stresses and noise of the city. Boasting a thoroughly modern design in an airy loft space, complete with exposed ducting, high stools and long canteen style tables, low hanging industrial inspired lighting, pressed tin ceilings and curved wood bar, The Anthologist is eclectic and quirky without an ounce of pretentiousness. Unashamed in its claim to ‘have it all’, here at The Anthologist your every wish is granted – ranging from a perfectly brewed morning coffee to a deli-fresh quick-fire lunch, from a hand-blended almost healthy cocktail to a delish dinner at the Chef’s Table. Wherever possible, The Anthologist works alongside local suppliers and artisans to offers guests the highest quality meals, wines and drinks. The menus provide a taste of the traditional on sharing boards and home-baked breads as well as gourmet twists.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 8:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 8:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
020 7726 8711
Website
http://www.theanthologistbar.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
58 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7BB
Neighborhood
Moorgate
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bank Tube Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 564 people are saying

The Anthologist reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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The Anthologist is a vibrant venue offering "great service," diverse food options, and a welcoming atmosphere ideal for business meetings or catch-ups. Guests appreciate the "comfortable seating" and quiet ambiance. While some dishes receive criticism, highlights include "delicious" small plates and attentive staff. Overall, it's a pleasant experience with room for improvement.

564 Reviews

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Ben
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Greta breakfast, lovely staff and all quick and easy
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BrianD
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great venue and food and service was great! Very friendly and efficient staff!
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Teresa
London1 review
4.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall we had a great time. Food was very nice and atmosphere just right.
The AnthologistResponded on February 17, 2025
Thank you, Teresa! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic experience!
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Richard
Kent7 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The overall experience was good but my Guest, who arrived a little before me, was told my confirmed reservation could not be found which was embarrassing for me. I registered my disappointment on arrival & did get an apology.
The AnthologistResponded on January 21, 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Richard. We're glad to hear you had a good overall experience, but we sincerely apologize for the reservation mix-up. Your comments help us improve, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us. We hope to provide a smoother experience next time!
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Neil VIP
London60 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the restaurant and ambience/setting of this restaurant and the service is great. The value is decent as well. I’m just not sure the chicken burger was as good as I would have expected it to be hence why nit 5 stars. I will still go again though.
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Phoebe
Dublin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff member was amazing She was so kind and service was perfect The food was good
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patp VIP
London12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All went very well . good for quite business meeting
The AnthologistResponded on May 28, 2024
Hi Pat, thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that your business meeting went well. If there's anything we can do to make your future experiences even better, please don't hesitate to let us know. We appreciate your support!
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captain
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and good selection of food. Good atmosphere
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RCWO
London10 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Good location near Bank station. Comfortable seating and quiet ambience - great for business discussions. Nice alcohol-free cocktails and small plates. But shockingly dreadful main! The Goan Curry with chicken had been microwaved to destruction: the chicken was rock hard and very dry. The naan bread instead of being soft was very stiff cardboard. When mentioned to the waitress, she promised to tell the cook. Took payment in full, and nothing more was said. Clearly no concerns about whether we would come back (we won’t!) A mouse was running around below a nearby table. I don’t think he would have liked my food!
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MichaelL
London1 review
4.0
Dined on February 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and the service was very attentive and quick. The only negative was that the sauces for the steak were not that nice
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The Anthologist offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7726 8711.

The Anthologist is rated 4.5 stars by 564 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

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

58 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7BB

Additional information

Neighborhood
Moorgate
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 8:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 8:00 am–12:00 am
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bank Tube Station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theanthologistbar.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7726 8711

The Anthologist

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