OXBO Bankside

Sitting within Londons' most exciting new cultural district, OXBO Bankside provides a unique mix of contemporary design and the warmth and comfort of honest, flavoursome food.

This hotel restaurant is a welcoming surprise with traditional British dishes taken to a new level. 

Headed up by executive chef Paul Bates who creates unique cuisine utilising spices, herbs, garnishes and exotic flavours, using supplies from specialist producers and local traders at neighbouring Borough Market. 

Showcasing the area’s historic influences with urban design features, OXBO’s metal and timber surfaces are softened by William Morris-inspired fabrics. Quirky art pieces and Animal heads 

Having pre booked the 3 course set Menu which included glass of Fizz for £21 via open table, I wasn't expecting much from this hotel restaurant..But boy was I surprised!

From the friendly welcome, informative staff to the excellent unobtrusive service this placed surpassed my expectations.

The starters

I opted for the duck, chicory and orange salad. This dish was packed with complimentary flavours of citrus balanced by the sweetness of the dates and crispness of the chicory perfectly complimented by the glass of Champagne.

Toms Fennel marinated salmon, with mussels and crisp bread look like a work of art and I am reliably informed that it tasted just as amazing.

The main course

We both opted for the Rump of Gloucestershire lamb, onion soubise, Cretan potato, marjoram jus washed down with a Spanish Tempranillo.

Art on the plate perfectly cooked lamb, nice and pink on the inside and melt in the mouth morsels of meat. 

"however I found the dish slightly salty for my palette and sadly mine was slight charred on the outside, which meant that every second bite ended with acrid taste of carbon"

Dessert 

We opted for the Caerphilly cheese with quince chutney and wheat wafers.

This simple pairing of cheese and wafers went down a treat. 

Great ambience and faultless service the only negative of the evening was the charred side of my lamb  'greater quality assurance needed on dishes leaving the pass will ensure that every meal is consistent and take it up a notch'

Considering we booked a set menu our total spend for the evening was £82,33 for the 2 set menus, 2 sides, and the bottle of wine plus service. 

Will I go back, absolutely .This place gets 4 stars and has already been recommended to my fellow foodie friends. 

Word of warning read the wine list carefully as the prices quoted at the front are for 500ml and not the bottle