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    Kricket Shoreditch, Restaurant in London
    Restaurant

    Kricket Shoreditch

    Shoreditch, London

    Restaurant in London, United Kingdom

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    The Read

    Price

    $20–30per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Kricket Shoreditch is a good London choice when the priority is a lively Shoreditch dinner that can handle a date, birthday, or polished catch-up without feeling formal. Cross-shop Popolo for Italian, Plates London for vegan £££ dining, and Rivington Grill for a more classic group meal.

    About Kricket Shoreditch

    Kricket Shoreditch is a London restaurant to consider when you want a smart-casual meal and the practical details fit your plans. Specific details regarding cuisine, menu format, chef, prices, or awards are not available.

    The useful verdict: choose it when the name, London setting, opening hours, and smart-casual dress code work for the occasion. It is open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 10:30 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 10:30 PM, and closed on Sunday.

    Book it for a smart-casual London meal, not a highly specified format

    For a celebration or catch-up, Kricket Shoreditch is easiest to assess on practical terms: it has a smart-casual dress code and opening hours from Monday to Saturday. A tasting menu, a particular service style, a named chef, a price point, or a published award history are not specified.

    The decision should be practical: choose it if the timing, dress code, and London location fit your plan. If the meal needs to be planned around a specific cuisine, fixed menu, dietary policy, or published accolades, confirm those details directly before booking or choose somewhere with more explicit information.

    How to decide against other London options

    If you are comparing options, Popolo, Gloria, and Plates London are other restaurants to consider. Use them as practical alternatives when availability, location, or the kind of evening you want points you away from Kricket Shoreditch.

    Rivington Grill and Saf are also worth keeping in mind as other dining options. Kricket Shoreditch is best justified when its basics, London, smart-casual dress, and Monday-to-Saturday opening hours, line up with the plan.

    For broader planning, use our full London restaurants guide, plus the London guides for hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences.

    The takeThis is a neighbourhood spot built for repeat visits and shared plates: groups benefit from the larger Shoreditch room that accommodates a range of party sizes without the compressed counter dynamic of the original location. The kitchen’s small-plates format and natural-wine lean make it well suited to relaxed dinners with friends, casual after-work meals, and weekend brunches that feature signature items such as the Breakfast Thali. The place’s appeal rests on reliable cooking and convivial, informal dining rather than one-off novelty occasions.
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    Restaurant contextLondon, United Kingdom

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 8 AM–10:30 PM · Tuesday: 8 AM–10:30 PM
    Location
    35-42 Charlotte Rd, London EC2A 3PB, United Kingdom
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    kricket.co.uk
    Phone
    +442038358805
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Kricket Shoreditch settles into a measured, industrial-residential corner of Charlotte Road, extending the brand’s small-plates, natural-wine ethos into a room that feels more spacious and relaxed than the original Soho counter. The writing positions the restaurant as part of a resilient second wave of Indian-influenced London dining, less trend-driven and more focused on consistency, so the mood skews approachable and calm rather than fleetingly fashionable. Expect straightforward, flavour-forward Indian-inflected dishes presented in a setting where the architecture’s industrial notes and a neighbourhood clientele create a steady, lived-in atmosphere.

    Best For

    This is a neighbourhood spot built for repeat visits and shared plates: groups benefit from the larger Shoreditch room that accommodates a range of party sizes without the compressed counter dynamic of the original location. The kitchen’s small-plates format and natural-wine lean make it well suited to relaxed dinners with friends, casual after-work meals, and weekend brunches that feature signature items such as the Breakfast Thali. The place’s appeal rests on reliable cooking and convivial, informal dining rather than one-off novelty occasions.

    Ordering Tips

    Lean into the small-plates format: order a selection to share so everyone can sample the house signatures: the Keralan fried chicken and crispy samphire pakoras are highlighted for a reason, and the Breakfast Thali stakes a claim for daytime visits. A natural-wine, bar-counter background makes lighter, offbeat wine choices a fitting match for the kitchen’s profile. Because the Shoreditch room is explicitly larger and more relaxed than the Soho counter, plan to share multiple dishes across the table rather than focusing on single entrées.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Inviting and lively interiors with Jaipur Pink hues, cosy booths, high tables, and counter seating at the open kitchen, creating a warm, personality-filled atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    TrendyLivelyModern

    Best For

    Casual HangoutGroup DiningBrunch

    Experience

    Open KitchenPrivate Dining

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Modern
    Menu Format
    Small plates, A la carte
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly
    Private Dining
    Available

    Signature Dishes

    • Keralan fried chicken
    • crispy samphire pakoras
    • Breakfast Thali
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    35-42 Charlotte Rd, London EC2A 3PB, United Kingdom

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    8 AM–10:30 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM–10:30 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM–10:30 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM–10:30 PM
    Friday
    8 AM–10:30 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM–10:30 PM
    Sunday
    Closed

    Location

    35-42 Charlotte Rd, London EC2A 3PB, United Kingdom · Directions

    +442038358805

    kricket.co.uk

    Book on OpenTable

    Also consider

    Where to go if this is not the right fit

    Try Popolo if the table wants Italian and a clearer £££ dining signal. Pick Plates London if vegan cooking is central to the decision.

    For a more classic London group meal, Rivington Grill is the safer alternative.

    Restaurant context

    How Kricket Shoreditch compares in London

    Kricket Shoreditch is the choice when Shoreditch location and an energetic room matter more than a tightly defined formal format. Popolo is clearer for Italian cooking at a £££ level, while Plates London is the stronger pick for vegan dining with a more explicit premium signal.

    For groups, Rivington Grill is the safer classic option, especially when the table includes mixed preferences. Gloria is better for a louder, more theatrical night, while Saf makes more sense when the brief is lighter or plant-forward.

    On booking difficulty, Kricket Shoreditch is the lower-friction play in this set. Choose it for an easy Shoreditch plan; choose Plates London or Popolo when cuisine definition matters more than convenience.

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    Kricket Shoreditch and similar venues
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    Rivington GrillLondonNo published awards
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to Kricket Shoreditch in London?

    Gloria, Popolo, Saf, Plates London, and Rivington Grill are other options to compare with Kricket Shoreditch. Choose between them based on availability, location, and the kind of evening you want.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Kricket Shoreditch?

    Kricket Shoreditch is open from 8 AM to 10:30 PM Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 10:30 PM on Saturday, and closed on Sunday.

    What should I wear to Kricket Shoreditch?

    The dress code is smart casual. Keep the outfit polished but relaxed.

    Is Kricket Shoreditch good for a special occasion?

    It can be a practical choice for a smart-casual London meal if the hours and setting fit your plans.

    What should a first-timer know about Kricket Shoreditch?

    Know the basics first: Kricket Shoreditch is in London, has a smart-casual dress code, opens from 8 AM Monday to Friday, opens from 9 AM on Saturday, closes at 10:30 PM on those days, and is closed on Sunday.