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Union Cafe

Address:	96 Marylebone Lane W1U 2QA
Tel	020 7486 4860
Email:	union@brinkleys.com
Website:	Visit Union Cafe website
Price: £35.00	Wine: £10.00	Champagne: £20.00
Opening Hours:	Mon-Sat 12N-3.30pm 6-11pm Sun 11am-4pm

Square Meal review of Union Cafe:

There’s nothing showy about this bright, open-plan restaurant, which resembles a modern New York cafe. The atmosphere is easy-going with unobtrusive staff & bare wooden tables mirrored by fresh & simple food from the open kitchen. Seared tuna with bok choy & roast new potatoes, & a more delicate dish of roast sea bass, asparagus & harissa mayonnaise, were both cooked perfectly. Burgers & crab cakes offer a more traditional taste of the US. High ceilings & wooden floors that amplify sound can make for a noisy meal, while the laid-back attitude of the staff can sometimes develop into sloppy service. But these are minor faults, especially with a wine list that offers fantastic value for money.

Wine List: Although this is a small list, wine lovers should still make a beeline for any of the Brinkley’s establishments, as the mark-ups are positively charitable. Laurent-Perrier Rosé is at retail price & that theme is carried through the list. This policy is a breath of fresh air & proof that you don’t have to mark up excessively to run a successful business. Best Buy White 2005 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay, Walker Bay, South Africa, £21. Best Buy Red 2005 St Cosme Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France, £12.50.