Bloomberg Arcade - (Near City of London, london)

Jolene Gan Came for the French onion soup, stayed for the warm service by Ana. Made a reservation without knowing about the free-flow sauces and frites, so that was a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, they weren’t true to their word on the sauces (we were only allowed two, and I did ask politely!), but Ana came through with two helpings of piping hot frites after our first serving. She didn’t make us feel embarrassed for asking at all. She was speedy, communicative, has great memory for orders and always served with a bright smile. We wouldn’t have made plans to come back if not for her.

Ayşe Nur Ülker I recently visited Cliffords and immediately wanted to try their First Table offer. Initially, I wasnt sure if the place was open from the entrance, but it turned out to be a wonderful Italian restaurant in the basement. The ambiance was really nice. The staff were exceptionally attentive to allergens and were very polite and friendly. We were planning to order the arancini and meatballs, but our waiter informed us that the meatballs were a pork-beef mix, so we decided not to get them. The arancini was truly exceptional. We then ordered the mushroom pizza and buffalo pizza. We would have loved to stay and enjoy the atmosphere for hours, but unfortunately, we were in a bit of a hurry and had to leave. The kitchen team did an excellent job, and since we were the first customers of the First Table offer, they sent us Nutella donuts on the house. I must say, it was the best warm donut I’ve ever had. The cinnamon and orange zest created a fantastic aroma. Overall, it was an amazing experience.

Melissa Eisner I mean … sure, every pub boasts being the oldest in the UK, but I’m pretty sure this is the real deal. Beyond the history in a historic location, this pub is bomb.com. Great service, great menu. Loved the chicken wings, and the burger was fab! And who doesn’t love a good pint to wash it all down. Highly recommend!!!

carkn56 Kit (our server) was very welcoming and walked us through the drinks and food options. Food was surprisingly amazing, and the service provided by Kit was exceptional (he kept on checking on us to make sure we were ok). Would recommend for both dining and just drinking and watching a game the game on the telly.

Jessie Zhang Wow so good! I usually don’t have high hope for food in London. I’m so glad I found this place. Atmosphere is so soothing, warm and welcoming! Food is so good I ordered two fish dish, salmon and octopus. I will come again if I visit. Thank you for feeding me!

hare super Stopped by CORD on Fleet Street for a weekday lunch and honestly didn’t expect it to be this busy — or this good. I always assumed people around here would just grab a quick sandwich, but the dining room was full of City workers actually taking their time and enjoying a proper meal. The space is beautifully designed. You walk in through a casual café area, then further inside it opens up into a calm, elegant dining room. The open kitchen is a great touch — you can see everything happening, which makes the whole experience feel very transparent and relaxed. Food-wise, everything we ordered was spot on. The A5 Wagyu and bluefin tuna starters were delicate and full of flavour. For mains, the BBQ monkfish was perfectly cooked and the Highland venison en croûte was rich and comforting without being heavy. The peanut soufflé to finish was light, warm and absolutely worth the wait. It’s rare to find a restaurant of this level right in the middle of the City. If you work nearby and want to slow down for once — whether for a long lunch, a business meal or a quiet date — CORD is well worth a visit.