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Seeing a 3.9 rating is an absolute disgrace, the people who are bashing at this place have absolutely no clue what they are talking about..the food is outstanding and the service was extremely friendly & knowledgeable. I’m actually writing this review while waiting for our desert. This has definitely been a 5 star experience and I think his name is Jo/Joseph who was amazing. Last but not least the bread and butter pudding was a home run 😊

First time dining at this new branch.

This is based on a daily menu released just before service and sharing plates rather than standard orders and menu.

The venue is very traditional, which is what one wants - classic dining with a somewhat ordinary feel.

We were seated downstairs, although there were seats outside and upstairs.

Service was attentive but not overbearing - very helpful and knowledgeable, too.

Essentially, they suggest 5 plates, which differ in size. Meat, fish, and vegetarian options, but I suspect vegans might want to check beforehand.

Nose to tail emphasis, and we started with the ox tongue with horseradish that was sublime and took me back to childhood.

Opted for deep-fried rarebit, which, as a welshman, was irresistible. Served with the intention of you adding some Worcestershire sauce, which I highly recommend.

Next was the cold middle white pork salad. This lacked a little punch for me.

We had the lamb with fresh peas and mint, as well as the john dory. Get some bread for the juices here, I would say.

Finished off the bread and butter pudding made of everything, but. Croissants mostly. The custard was delicious.

Madelines were something they were known for, and these were stunning.

Also had a salad, which was perfectly dressed and a hearty core of lettuce.

Opted for a smoky and sweet Bretton cider, which was perfect.

Wine options are available by the glass, and the bottles can go well up in price here.

This is certainly superb, but of course, it comes with a certain amount of expense.

That said, it is highly worth it for a meal that will get you reaching for those ideas in your own cooking.

Impeccable and peerless! Our first foray into a deep-fried rarebit! Incredible. Butterbeans as a main course was an extravaganza of creamy rich goodness. The tiny teal with carrots proved once again their mastery of the best ingredients. Fabulous oysters! Perfect St. John service and recommendations.

I was sad at first not to get us a reservation at the original St John, but this new-to-us location did not disappoint. The food, service, and calm ambiance were all up to the usual standards. We loved everything but just mention the surprise favourite, a poached skate coleslaw/ salad, which was incredible and inspired us to try to reproduce it. Bottle of wine was good and waiter was jovial and knowledgeable.

Incredible menu with incredible flavors. Pay no attention to the current low aggregate rating. I can’t rationalize that against our experience. Professional service, top tier ingredients and execution. We raved over each dish. There is nowhere to hide in such simplicity. The ethos of this restaurant is guided by quality and this was evident in our visit. Flawless and tasty. Highly recommend. No wonder Bourdain loved it so much.