The Otherist
Bishopsgate, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Otherist is an easy City option for a low-commitment meal, solo stop, or informal work gathering near Old Broad Street.
About The Otherist
The Otherist is a London venue with weekday-focused opening hours and a smart casual dress code. Visitors should plan around the confirmed basics rather than assumptions about cuisine, menu format, price point, awards history, or service style.
A London venue with a weekday schedule
The schedule is specific: The Otherist is closed on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday; open Tuesday to Thursday from 11 AM to 11 PM; and open Friday from 12 PM to 9 PM.
The dress code is smart casual. That makes neat, polished clothing the safest choice, but no further dress guidance is given.
Better for first-timers who want the basics first
The Otherist is in London, has a smart casual dress code, and operates Tuesday through Friday with the hours listed above.
If you are mapping a wider London itinerary, use our full London restaurants guide first, then compare The Otherist with other London options such as City Social, Miyako, Piazza Italiana, Temper - City, and The Ivy City Garden. For broader London planning, we also have guides for hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences.
Quick reference: use The Otherist when the London location, smart casual dress code, and Tuesday-to-Friday opening pattern fit your plans.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11 AM–11 PM
- Location
- 111 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1AP, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- drakeandmorgan.co.uk
- Phone
- +442076389308
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Otherist presents itself as a City-district counterpoint to London’s West End dining circuit. Located on Old Broad Street in EC2N, it deliberately sits outside the familiar postcode cluster of Mayfair and Chelsea; that geographic displacement shapes its character. Daytime service is tailored to office life, and evenings change as the workforce disperses, so the restaurant reads as a sophisticated, modern spot. Its presence in the City conveys purposeful restraint rather than theatricality.
Best For
The Otherist is pitched at the City day-to-evening crowd: it is especially well suited to business lunches and early evening meals that bookend the working day. The description highlights a time-pressured daytime rhythm, efficient lunch services and a clientele drawn from nearby offices, while noting evenings that shift once the office population disperses, making it appropriate for after-work dinners and business-focused gatherings. Group dining and celebrations that fit a professional City cadence also map well to this setting, where timing and efficiency matter as much as the cooking.
Ordering Tips
Given the venue’s City setting and dual daytime/evening rhythms, plan visits around your schedule: a weekday lunch for speed or an evening booking if you want more time at the table. The write-up emphasizes the City dining context rather than menu specifics, but signature items provided (Bifftacos and Mushroom Arancini) are natural choices to try. If you’re coming from work, allow for a brisk service; if you’re arriving for an evening meal, expect a more relaxed cadence as the city shifts away from office hours.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic and bold interiors with cosy corners, providing a welcoming escape from city hustle with vibrant, energetic atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Bifftacos
- Mushroom Arancini
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 111 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1AP, United Kingdom
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Friday
- 12–9 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
111 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1AP, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Piazza Italiana, Notable alternative
- City Social, Modern Cuisine, £££
- The Ivy City Garden, Notable alternative
- Temper - City, Notable alternative
- Miyako, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in the City
Choose The Otherist when ease is the main requirement. Against City Social, it reads as the lower-commitment play: City Social has the clearer special-occasion signal with Modern Cuisine and a £££ tier, while The Otherist is better suited to an informal weekday plan where booking pressure should be lighter.
Piazza Italiana and The Ivy City Garden are safer cross-shops when the group wants a more defined restaurant brief and a room that feels more intentional for a hosted meal. For a louder, more food-led City choice, Temper - City is the better comparison; for Japanese dining, Miyako gives the decision a clearer cuisine lane.
For value, The Otherist works if the goal is convenience without making the meal the centre of the day. For quality-of-experience confidence, City Social is the splurge-tier benchmark in this set, while The Ivy City Garden and Piazza Italiana are stronger for groups that need a familiar, polished dining room.
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Compare The Otherist
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Otherist | London | No published awards | ||
| Piazza Italiana | London | No published awards | ||
| City Social | London | Modern Cuisine | £££ | 2026 AA 3-Rosette RestaurantsMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #6482025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #5072023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| The Ivy City Garden | London | No published awards | ||
| Temper - City | London | No published awards | ||
| Miyako | London | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about The Otherist?
The Otherist is in London. The clearest planning points are its hours and dress code: it is closed Monday, Saturday, and Sunday; open Tuesday to Thursday from 11 AM to 11 PM; open Friday from 12 PM to 9 PM; and the dress code is smart casual.
What should I wear to The Otherist?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose neat, polished clothing rather than relying on any more specific dress guidance.
