A Sunday Roast at Kitchen at Holmes
Sleek, simple, Sundays
Another instalment of our Sunday lunch series, and I think I’ve found a real gem!
Kitchen at Holmes is a gorgeous restaurant, situated very close to Baker Street. A beautiful façade gives way to a seriously elegant interior. It reminded me a little of a hotel, but with the cosiness and welcoming that hotels sometimes lack.
I do believe the Sunday lunch is a new addition. It’s available from 12pm – 4:30pm every Sunday and boasts a range of delicious signature dishes including the Aged Balsamic Beetroot Wellington and a Lake District Farmer’s Beef Rump, served with all the trimmings.
Before we get stuck in though, be sure to take a seat at the sleek, long signature bar to try out a couple of their classy cocktails. Tipping a hat to its namesake, the signature cocktails are named and inspired by Baker Street resident, Mr Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock’s Pipe is a concoction of Talisker, Campari, Johnnie Walker Black, smoked vermouth and pimento dram, whilst the Holmes Melody mixes Titos vodka with Chambord, apple juice, cranberry juice and cucumber for a sophisticated serve.
Following drinks, you’re guided to a sociable round table and handed an impressive wine list. Whilst the venue is perfect for group gatherings, I dined solo and can certainly vouch that the friendly interiors offer a prime spot for solo dining.
The menu offers up tasty bites, such as Padron Peppers with lime and Maldon sea salt, Pita & Tahini and Zucchini Fritti, or like me, you can jump right into starters. Small plates include options such as Delica Pumpkin Soup, Tuna Tartare and a smoked salmon, Dorset crab and cod Fishcake. The menu was so tempting I struggled to choose! On recommendation from my helpful waiter, I ordered the Grilled Octopus with potato and smoked paprika, labneh, burnt leeks and za’atar. I’m seeing lots of smoked paprika-infused octopus on menus at the moment, but the leeks added a really new and flavourful dimension to the dish.
For mains, you can find twists on dishes such as the “Porketta” Belly with apple sauce and a Spiced Half Chicken, as well as a surprise sharing dish of Whole Mediterranean Pink Seabream. Again, on recommendation, I went for the Lake District Farmer’s Beef Rump which for me was cooked to perfection. Although, if you don’t like your beef on the rare side, you may want to stipulate this to your waiter.
Side dishes were impressive and flavourful, including rosemary and garlic roasted potatoes, truffle macaroni and cheese, maple roasted carrots, a huge yorkie and rich, meaty house gravy.
The dessert menu again offered crowd favourites such as Panna Cotta, Tiramisu and a festive sounding Tarte Noisette. Portions were very good, and I was very full, so I opted for a scoop of home-made Pistachio Ice Cream and a Chocolate Martini. The martini wasn’t quite sweet enough for a dessert cocktail, but dare I say it… the best ice cream I have ever had!
Something I discovered after I had left sadly, was that the venue has a stunning rooftop terrace which shows movies in the winter months! A reason to head back. As if I needed one.
Find out more > www.kitchenatholmes.co.uk
