Above is a small dining room located on the first floor of The Victoria on Grove Road in Mile End. Accessed through a separate entrance, the space seats around twenty-five guests and is arranged as a compact, single-room restaurant distinct from the pub downstairs. The layout is simple, with wooden tables, soft lighting and a neutral design that keeps the focus on the food. The room is designed for evening service only and has the atmosphere of a self-contained restaurant rather than an extension of the bar below.
The menu brings together dishes developed by the team across their previous kitchens and is presented as a concise list of small and larger plates. Examples have included crisp-fried chicken with caviar and crème fraîche, scallops with Jerusalem artichoke and bacon, John Dory with brown-shrimp beurre noisette and sea purslane, and braised pork cheek served with Tunworth mash and confit apple. An “Above burger” is also offered as a more casual option, prepared with Sparkenhoe cheese sauce. The selection changes frequently, reflecting the team’s interest in seasonal produce and their preference for a focused, evolving menu.
Above opens only on Fridays and Saturdays, operating a single evening service each night. Guests can order drinks from the main pub bar before heading upstairs, but the dining room itself functions independently. Wines, beers and cocktails are selected to complement the food and are available throughout the service.
Situated close to Mile End station and the residential areas around Victoria Park, Above functions as a small neighbourhood dining room with a clear identity. Its limited opening hours, compact layout and regularly changing menu give it a close, considered feel, offering a quieter alternative to larger East London restaurants while maintaining a disciplined approach to modern British cooking.