Located on The Strand a few hundred metres from Trafalgar Square Simpson’s In The Strand promised something special. Traditional British ingredients prepared in a traditional British manner (no not Donner kebabs after downing 1 or 10 too many!). The carvery at this establishment is famous and lessons are available so punters like you and me can become experts in this age old craft. According to the website Simpson’s have been practicing it professionally for over 150 years now. Seeing as this was the speciality of the restaurant and highly recommended by all who had been before our table of six all order the roast beef. The beef is the finest Scottish beef left on the bone and cured for 28 days and it tastes even better than the marketing blurb suggests if this is possible. Absolutely amazing. Our waiter/carver for the evening, Giuseppe, displayed his considerable talents of carvery table-side with the help of a antique silver-domed trolley for added effect (maybe this is why the room is so well lit!) . He also happily returned to serve seconds (at only £5 a go for seconds its a true bargain).
Giuseppe shows how it’s done!
With the added sides of horseradish garnish, cabbage, roast potatoes and (un)healthy amounts of wine I was stuffed. Dessert! I hope you like custard…..
All in all a top meal with no expenses spared. At roughly £55 a head all in it’s not for the faint hearted but then again lifes too short. A must for anyone visiting London and seeking a truly British experience.
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