A trendy hotel near Liverpool Street, Montcalm Royal London House ditches the typical standards and delivers something cooler. Picture skyline views, velvet furnishings, and high tech that feels more like a visit to a smart apartment than a standard stay. With an on-site spa, you'll find sanctuary from the city hustle and bustle, and have access to the rooftop when you want to enjoy picture perfect views. As for dining, Burdock City Café is one of the Montcalm Royal London's fantastic options. Part bar, part café, this space focuses on food made to share. The vibe is laid back and friendly, with no fuss, and no formality - just the right amount of buzz from morning to midnight.
The perfect location for all-day dining, begin your meal with a selection of small plates. Two or three dishes are recommended per person, and options include ham hock and chicken terrine with cranberry relish and sourdough, mac and cheese croquettes with truffle mayo, and roast cauliflower soup with curry oil. The sharing platters are perfect for four to share, with tasty bites like spicy chicken wings, hummus and flatbread, melt in your mouth teriyaki salmon skewers, crispy salt and pepper chilli squid, nocellara olives and smoked almonds.
Although there's a focus on sharing dishes, there are solo mains, too. Order a pizza, like the anchovy Bianca with mozzarella, capers and olives, or opt for one of the main plates. There's a double cheeseburger, club sandwich with sun-dried tomatoes, roast chicken, bacon, egg and avocado, perfectly cooked steak frites and roast celeriac. For dessert, it's simple – sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel ice cream or chocolate and orange tart with vanilla ice cream.