Paternoster Chop House

This very English translation of the French brasserie showcases the best of Britain, dishing out comfort classics like baked scallops, potted pork, & pollock with champ & parsley sauce against the backdrop of spectacular views of St Paul’s cathedral. Order a roast & the staff will tell you about the provenance of the ‘beast of the day’ – Suffolk-reared Whitepark beef with beetroot horseradish & breadcrumbs, say – & offer wine recommendations to go with it. Like all Conran-styled dining rooms, the thoroughly modern space is clean-lined, airy & clamorous, especially during busy periods. But even when you can’t hear yourself chew, Paternoster is still a fun place to eat & reasonable prices ensure the bill doesn’t put a dampener on the experience.