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Hix Oyster & Chop House

Address:36-37 Greenhill Rents, Cowcross Street EC1M 6BN
Tel:020 7017 1930
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Website: Visit Hix Oyster & Chop House website
Price: £48.00 Wine: £14.00 Champagne: £39.50
Opening Hours:Mon-Fri 7.30-10.30am Mon-Fri, Sun 12N-3pm Mon-Sat 6-11pm

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Celeb chefs are everywhere these days, but the favourite chef of celebrities themselves has managed to keep a low profile. Now Mark Hix (formerly of Caprice Holdings) has jumped ship, opening his first solo venture round the corner from Smithfield Market. There are echoes of nearby St John in the décor, & the menu shows the same affection for simple British cooking – although here’s it more gentle in spirit. Deep-fried skate knobs are served with a piquant caper mayonnaise, while fresh peas & a smear of English mustard accompany rabbit brawn. To follow, authentically breadcrumbed lamb cutlets Reform deservedly merit the revival of a Victorian classic; likewise a gooey Bakewell ‘pudding’ with clotted cream. Sadly, service lets the side down – a pity, because other details are spot-on: roast chicken carved tableside; solid cutlery fit for John Bull; a wine list featuring warm reds from hot places, plus some quirky British beers.

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Reader reviews of Hix Oyster & Chop House:

Chris C.

Chris C. (30s, Male, London)

Keeps to Hix's magic formula, simple food done well. The best pork scratchings ever too. Despite observations to the contrary the service was efficient and attentive, although did wane a little as it got busier.

11 September 2008
Overall:8
Food and Drink:8
Service:7
Atmosphere:7
Value for Money:8
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