Restaurant: Grace Bar Where? Piccadilly, London Food Vs... Junior Features Editor, Hannah Lyons Powell What? Nestled in amongst the theatres, bars and tourist traps of London hotspot Piccadilly is Grace Bar. Piccadilly is a notoriously difficult spot to find a good quality gaff that doesn't feel like a tourist tour's stop off so full marks to the quirky and unique Grace Bar that has already set itself apart. What's the crowd? A mix of groups of friends - this place is perfect to have a girly catch-up - and the pre and post-theatre goers. We ate... Like kings. In short, there wasn't much on the menu that we wouldn't have ordered. With an all-day menu consisting of Light Dishes and Sandwiches alongside hearty mains such as Rib-Eye steak, there's something you'll fancy whether you're there for lunch or dinner. For starters, we chose the fresh ½ pint of Atlantic prawns - be aware, they aren't shelled - and the tasty asparagus and goat's cheese tart. Mains were a toss-up between the feta and pea risotto and the classic chicken Caesar which looked great on the table next to ours. However, we ended up plumping for the yummy chargrilled chicken burger and the salmon fillet on a bed of Nicoise salad which was fresh and cooked to perfection. We drank... Alongside a stellar wine list, Grace Bar shouldn't be frequented without at least sampling something from their gorgeous cocktail menu. Whilst all the classics are catered for - the Mojito was one of the best we've had in ages - it's their signature concoctions that will really get the evening started. Our favourites were the Plum Pie Crush - a blend of aged rum, plum jam and pomegranate and lime juice that just took the sweet edge off of the preserve - and the Aprikos Fool, a vodka-based tipple with apricot jam, brandy and lemon juice which was the perfect first drink of the night. Don't forget to ask for... The mini fish and chips for nibbles. We're salivating just thinking about them. The perfect plus 1, is... Your BFF - the cocktail list is the perfect accompaniment for a big catch up. -140 verdict: Just. Try. The. Cocktails. Grace Bar, 42-44 Great Windmill St, London, W1D 7NB For more info visit grace-bar.co.uk
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