Swan at the Globe

Offering views across the river to St Paul’s through leaded windows, the brasserie at The Globe is a good spot, whether or not you’re planning to visit that resurrected homage to the Bard. If you are, the good-value ‘theatre menu’ (£22.95 for three courses plus coffee) is an easy way to sample the patriotically seasonal fare on offer, while ensuring that you don’t miss the start of the show. But if you have more time, linger over dishes such as citrus-cured salmon with celeriac rémoulade, rich velvety calf’s liver, served with raisins, lentils & sauce diable or a lip-smacking dessert of hot mini-doughnuts with fluffy hazelnut & coffee mousse. Alternatively opt for Welsh rarebit washed down with Meantime ales or English wines in the bar. Sunday brunch runs through the day, the place ‘looks fair’ & staff know ‘the true meaning of service’.