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19 June 2013
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Joe Allen

020 3544 6061

13 Exeter Street, London WC2E 7DT

£45.00 North American Covent Garden

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  • Wine: £20.00
  • Champagne: £49.50
  • Lunch: ££16/18 (2/3 courses)
  • Dinner: ££18/20 (2/3 courses)
  • Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-12.45am (Sat 11.30am- ) Sun 11.30am-11.45pm

Square Meal Review of Joe Allen ?

Old-timer Joe Allen opened in the late 70s & its time-warp charms are still appreciated by those who like their transatlantic grub with a side of ‘theatrical history’. Posters & portraits of noted thespians crowd the exposed brick walls of this capacious basement, usually with a piano tinkling in the background: the easy-going Manhattan vibe ‘feels like you’re a 10-minute cab ride away from Times Square’. The menu also does its bit for the US cause, touting New England lobster roll, deep-fried potato skins & pecan pie alongside solid Euro-bistro fare (think mussels in white wine, confit duck or pan-fried calf’s liver with mash). The cooking isn’t always consistent, though the never-advertised burger is an ever-reliable bet. A pre-theatre deal offers two/three courses for £16/18, but beware the pricey kids’ menu.

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  1. Joe Allen

    13 Exeter Street, London WC2E 7DT
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    Gill F.

    Best fish dish I've had in recent years!

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    • Food & Drink: 10
    • Service: 10
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 10

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  2. Joe Allen

    13 Exeter Street, London WC2E 7DT
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    Tim H.
        (2)

     
    • Food & Drink: 1
    • Service: 6
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 6

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  3. Joe Allen

    13 Exeter Street, London WC2E 7DT
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    Kaana George

    Great Eggs !!

        (5)

     
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 10
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 8

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  4. Joe Allen

    13 Exeter Street, London WC2E 7DT
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    The Stranger
        (9)

     
    • Food & Drink: 3
    • Service: 3
    • Atmosphere: 7
    • Value: 2

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  5. Joe Allen

    13 Exeter Street, London WC2E 7DT
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    The Cheese
        (28)

     
    • Food & Drink: 5
    • Service: 6
    • Atmosphere: 7
    • Value: 5

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  6. Joe Allen

    13 Exeter Street, London WC2E 7DT
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    Sybaricious
        (5)

     
    • Food & Drink: 7
    • Service: 6
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 7

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  7. Joe Allen

    13 Exeter Street, London WC2E 7DT
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    Ian M.
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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

     
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 1
    • Atmosphere: 6
    • Value: 3

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  8. Joe Allen

    13 Exeter Street, London WC2E 7DT
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    David K.
      Gold Reviewer  (22)
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
    Editor's pick

     
    • Food & Drink: 7
    • Service: 7
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 8

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  1. Published : Thursday, 9th May 2013

    Rate My Bistro :: Joe Allen – Covent Garden

    Joe Allen is on the lower ground floor and the red brick walls leading to the the restaurant are full of framed posters. The same style of wall decor is continued throughout the whole of the dining area. The restaurant area is quite big with round wooden tables and there are a couple of alcoves as well. The service was good and the staff were friendly and professional...
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  2. Published : Tuesday, 12th February 2013

    Samphire and Salsify :: Joe Allen

    In New York during the 60′s Joe Allen opened a restaurant in the heart of theatre land and it became a big hit with show goers and Broadway performers. Following that success, in the 70′s, Joe Allen opened his London outpost in the West End which also received similar popularity with the theatre world. If you’re a lovie or a West End Wendy then you would have definitely been to Joe Allen – it’s that kind of place. Tucked away behind Covent Garden in a quiet side street you’d be forgiven for walking past the secluded doorway. Walk down the stairs however to the basement restaurant and you’ll find a rather busy and lively dining room...
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  3. Published : Saturday, 17th March 2012

    Sybaricious :: Joe Allens, Covent Garden

    Despite being located in the heart of Covent Garden's Theatreland, Joe Allens is not somewhere that you are going to happen upon accidentally. Marked from the exterior by only a small understated sign and New York style door umbrella you wonder what you are descending into as you walk down the rather gloomy stairs towards the inner door. JA is the sister restaurant of the same named New York restaurant and is something of a blueprint of the American outpost...
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