The Pantechnicon

The Pantechnicon Restaurant Review:

The clever owners of the Thomas Cubitt gastropub have struck gold again, nicely judging the area and clientele. The smart, two-storied venue is called after the famous Pantechnicon of “fireproof” warehouses, stables, wine vaults and carriage houses, which embarrassingly burnt down (apart from the frontage) in 1874. The upstairs dining room is distinctly posh with leather chairs at well-spaced tables and lovely sash windows framed by billowing linen curtains. The menu is also distinctly posh with starters like oysters or seared scallops with cauliflower, pickled tomato and pancetta; and mains which include lamb rump and braised pork cheeks. But they also do fish ‘n’ chips and a very good grill section. Desserts might include mango, blueberry and passion fruit salad with elderflower sorbet or the must-have summer pudding. The wine list is very good, using a first-rate mix of producers and ranging the world. Service is spot-on.