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Name: Blixen - Permanently Closed
Address: 65A Brushfield Street, London, United Kingdom, E1 6AA
Telephone: 020 7101 0093
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

Blixen - Permanently Closed

4.4

958 Reviews

£26 to £40

Modern European

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Blixen is a restaurant, garden and bar with private dining, located on the edge of the bustling and vibrant Old Spitalfields Market, East London – with its own peaceful atmosphere and vibe. Filled with plants and natural light aplenty, Blixen is an unexpected escape from the buzz of the city.

With a focus on casual European dining and beautiful design, we practise the true spirit of hospitality – arrive happy, leave happier.

We are open seven days a week, offering brunch, lunch and dinner, complemented by an eclectic wine list and exceptional cocktails – both upstairs and at The Bar Downstairs, our subterranean cocktail lounge.

So whether it’s for brunch with the gang, a romantic dinner in the Garden Room, or a prime position at the kitchen counter, there’s a space at Blixen that will suit you.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00
Sat 10:00–23:00
Sun 10:00–18:00
Phone number
020 7101 0093
Website
http://www.blixen.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
John Tremayne

Location
65A Brushfield Street London, E1 6AA
Area
Spitalfields
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Nearest stations are:<br />Liverpool Street Station - Mainline rail, Central line, Circle line, Hammersmith and CIty line, Metropolitan line. 8 minutes walk.<br />Shoreditch High Street Station - London Overground. 7 minutes walk.<br />Direct buses to London Bridge, Waterloo and Kings Cross St Pancras.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 958 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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AbigailM
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful food and cocktails. Also great value for money, so impressed.
SH
SteveH
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 March 2020
overall4food4service3ambience4
Generally a good meal. The octopus strarter has jus three pieces of octopus! However, what there was, was good. The waiting staff weren’t very attentive.
TB
ThomasB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 March 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Service. Friendly people. Recommended to anyone
MD
MD298
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 February 2020
overall3food3service4ambience5
The restaurant was great from layout through to service but the weakest part was the actual food unfortunately (drinks downstairs in the bar however were really nice). We all had different things from the menu and portion sizes were unnecessarily small, tasty enough but all on the small side.
RG
RobertG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 February 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was a really nice evening. The food was very good I liked it a lot. Service was nice and friendly but unfortunately not quite attentively. But we will go again.
C
Chris
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 February 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great little spot for brunch. We were served by a very lovely french girl, the service was attentive and friendly. Our food arrived promptly and it was delicious.
RM
RMD94
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 28 February 2020
overall2food2service3ambience5
The portions were tiny. Can’t believe I paid £17 for a very small ball of pasta. The dessert was nothing like described on the menu, so I was very disappointed even without the fact that it was £7. Also, the waiter didn’t know what was in the green veg side dish. He told me green beans and it was Pak Choi...
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Wellsy
London
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on 26 February 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was nice. Was a bit odd that we had to choose between set menu and al la cart, we both had to have the same... why? Food was ok. restaurant was a bit too cool (cold) for my comfort
s
sheenaw
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 23 February 2020
overall2food1service3ambience3
Limited brunch menu. Zero deviation from the menu. Limited wine selection. Will not go back on a Sunday
MG
MehernaazG
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 February 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
A very charming restaurant with friendly service. Had a lovely lunch and look forward to eating here again. The cocktails are delicious!
SJ
SonJ
London
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great place for a business lunch as food is good quality, service is quick and ambience is great
CL
CoffeeLover
Canberra
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2020
overall5food4service3ambience5
Blixen has a really great menu and friendly staff in a nice location. A good place to meet up with friends.
D
Delicious
London
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and delicious tasty food in a stylish yet comfortable setting. We were so fortunate as we booked at short notice and were blown away by the yummy food.
C
Craig
Dorset
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food here was great. We were initially placed on a small noisy table so asked if we could move to the kitchen bar seats. These seats were great and we got a full view of the Kitchen. Apart from our initial seating, this was a really good and enjoyable experience.
DB
DeniseB
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing seafood! We especially loved the scallops.
AM
AdamM
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2020
overall4food3service3ambience5
Really nice atmosphere, and a lovely environment for an intimate date. However, my sea bass main was very salty and the waitress did not come back to check or ask if everything was ok with our meal.
J
Jake
London
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice restaurant. Great food but a little salty. Great service. Very nice indeed.
P
Person1
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 February 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food and range of choices. Nice wine. Would recommend.
JH
JohnH
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 February 2020
overall3food3service4ambience3
Yes for food and service but need to ensure more comfortable seating.
BF
BFrench
London
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 10 February 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great dinner to catch up after work
OM
OsvaldoM
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing restaurant! Lovely atmosphere and staff, and the food is incredible. Would definitely recommend.
AR
AlexR
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, would have appreciated larger portions! Also Bloody Marys were pretty forgettable - a brunch menu in east London really needs to have that sort of thing nailed. Otherwise, great, and lovely setting.
S
Stella
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food from an interesting menu. Great staff and quick service.
BW
BrianW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 February 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
My wife and I enjoyed a lunch with excellent service throughout. Relaxed atmosphere and surroundings added to the positivity of the experience with just one minor negative to prompt a comment. Both of us felt our main courses could have been served ‘hotter’. Some argue that food that is too hot denies you enjoying the flavours of the meal but our personal preference is for food to be hot. We both wish to emphasise that this should not be interpreted as a huge criticism
GH
GeorineH
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2020
overall4food4service2ambience5
The 3 starters chosen were rather disappointing, the pedrones and the butternut salad did not have much taste but the cod cakes and their sauce were delicious. Then the 3 main dishes we had were equally delicious but we had to wait about 20-25 minutes between starters and main which ruin our appetite a little. But again the mains were very nice, especially the one with saukraut and beef. last but not least, our drinks were a little bit unexpected, it was a bit difficult to have an idea of the mix juices proposed on the menu although very original but the cocktail was delicious. Overall, we were very happy to eat at the back of the restaurant, surrounded by plants and the waitresses were nice and helpful.
RG
RebeccaG
Eifel, Bonn & Bonn Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fantastic place. Absolutely loved the food and the atmosphere. Service sometimes a little slow to react but can highly recommend!
K
Kks87
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2020
overall4food4service3ambience4
Asked waitress whether the casing on the sausage was beef or pork. Said she was pretty sure it was pork, but wasn’t 100%. Seemed hesitant and frustrated about having to go and check with the kitchen regarding this. It was only when it was ascertained that she was 100% sure that she went and asked. Just because it says pork sausage on the menu does not always mean all constituents of it are pork, there’s many pork sausages that have a beef or lamb casing. It’s quite a simple question, I appreciate it was a busy time but when you’re paying on higher end to get a cooked breakfast, and you have religious reasons for asking, I don’t see what the problem is. Also no butter offered with the toast and no condiments offered. Took ages for my friend to get a drink ordered. Giraffe or Wetherspoons have better service Service aside, food was great.
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finedinner007
London
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2020
overall4food3service4ambience4
We went for celebration new year and Independence Day for Britain. We had table in their garden area and it’s quiet and nice. The staff were friendly and service was great. My starter butternut squash was very disappointing, the dumplings was hard and chewy. Very all was good place for meeting people.
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larky
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fabulous food, cooked and presented perfectly in a lovely environment. Like the way the restaurant is divided into sections each with unique feel.
OL
OL17
London
61 reviews
vip
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2020
overall4food3service3ambience4
Great place within Spitafields markets for Brunch, dinner, the food and selection was good for brunch, the decoration of the restaurant is great too, the perfect place to hide indoors for a cold and wet winter day!
PW
PhilW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took a gamble to travel from Marble Arch to Shoreditch for Sunday brunch all based on the Time Out review. Delicious, inventive food, excellent coffee.
TM
TraceyM
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2020
overall3food4service3ambience4
It was good food and ambience, maybe a bit pricey for the food. It was a shame that there was a charge for bringing a birthday cake which we in the end refused. There are plenty of places that don’t do a cakeage charge so will go there next time
AB
AkashB
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 January 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
The starters were delicious. I felt like the pork belly was to hard and the duck was too chewy. But overall the restaurant experience was very good. Thank you for allowing us to dine.
IM
IvanaM
London
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2020
overall5food4service4ambience5
Third time at Blixen over the last couple of months, another very enjoyable meal. Nice decor, food was good and friendly and efficient service. Nice place for a conversation.
SF
SusanF
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 January 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Had an enjoyable lunch at Blixen last week. My husband and I both went for one of the daily specials - the skate - and it was delicious. Good selection of wines available by the glass and carafe. Service was good. This was our second visit and we would return.
JH
JulietH
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food amazing love the pulled pork doughnuts and skillet of beef with excellent friendly service
c
chrisc
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 January 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good choice for informal lunch, decent menu and reasonable prices
LL
LiveLaughLoveNDance
San Francisco
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 13 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent appetizers and entrées, fun cocktails, convenient location. Good for dates or business meals.
PP
PoppyPee
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2020
overall4food5service3ambience5
Loved Blixen, environment was trendy and relaxing. Delicious coffee and food ....it was a great brunch menu. Only downside was our waitress who was quite off hand because we did not order straight away, reminding us we needed to be out within 90 mins !! The whole family felt offended !! Such a shame but we will be back despite the waitress !
ME
MikeE
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service and food

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Blixen - Permanently Closed is rated 4.4 stars by 958 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Area
Spitalfields
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00
Sat 10:00–23:00
Sun 10:00–18:00
Cuisines
Modern European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Nearest stations are:
Liverpool Street Station - Mainline rail, Central line, Circle line, Hammersmith and CIty line, Metropolitan line. 8 minutes walk.
Shoreditch High Street Station - London Overground. 7 minutes walk.
Direct buses to London Bridge, Waterloo and Kings Cross St Pancras.
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
John Tremayne
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blixen.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7101 0093

Blixen - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

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Menu

Snacks

Home made bread & olive oil£2.50

Castelvetrano olives£3.50

Hummus & crisp bread£5.50

Smoked almonds£3.00

Padron peppers£4.50

Salt cod croquettes, saffron mayo£6.00

Chorizo picante, marinated peppers£6.50

Starters

Fennel, blood orange & chicory salad, pomegranate & feta

Devon crab bisque, gruyere

Welsh lamb breast, lamb's lettuce, gribiche

Main Plates

Potato gnocchi, Paris brown mushrooms, purple sprouting broccoli & January King cabbage, parmesan

Hot-smoked trout & monk's beard risotto, parsley & horseradish

Roast pork belly, apple, savoy cabbage, champ

Desserts

Spiced pineapple, coconut sorbet, poppy seed crisp

Rocky road ice cream, honeycomb

Black cow cheddar, onion chutney

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