Spicers

The Crowne Plaza’s all-day diner turns out modern British food of the kind that wouldn’t look out of place on a trendy gastropub menu. What must the unsuspecting American tourists think upon encountering sauteed mushrooms on toasted sourdough, slow-roast shoulder of pork or apple & blackberry ‘burnt cream’ (aka creme brulée) in what they figured to be a routine hotel coffee shop? Happily, there are also satisfyingly tummy-filling bangers & mash & traditional afternoon teas to return them to the London yesteryear. Thanks to swift service & an extensive breakfast menu, this is a good spot for early morning power meetings.