This large two floored cafe/restaurant/venue is a multifunctional building with stunning architectural qualities and interior furnishings. The wide open hall upstairs has a 'pop-up'feel to it. Whether the unfinished paintwork is purposeful, it added to the feel and character of the place. The dishes were definitely not unfinished; the eggs Florentine I ordered was delicious and the hollandaise sauce was a perfect emulsion. It definitely worth a visit if your looking for a light lunch and cant be bothered with a pub chain or Costa Coffee. The only downside is I felt the prices were quite high- not somewhere you'd go on a regular basis. For some reason it reminded me of Antic Theatre in the El Bourne neighbourhood in Barcelona., I think mainly because of the half exposed architecture and renaissance style features. I guess there's just something about it that makes it feel more European.
Check out both websites if your in either of these places you should definitely go!
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www.thisisleaf.co.uk
www.antictheatre.com