The Otherist
Bishopsgate, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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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. It is harder to recommend for a special occasion or private dining brief unless the room setup is confirmed in advance, because price, cuisine, dedicated group details are not clearly established.
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, Sunday; open Tuesday to Thursday from 11 AM to 11 PM; and open Friday from 12 PM to 9 PM. Because no cuisine, menu, pricing, seating, private-room setup, or service format is listed, avoid making plans that depend on those details unless you confirm them directly with the venue.
The dress code is smart casual. That makes neat, polished clothing the safest choice, but no further dress guidance is given. For occasions where room layout, group capacity, dietary accommodation, or a particular menu style matters, check with The Otherist before committing.
Better for first-timers who want the basics first
First-time visitors should plan around what is known rather than assumptions. The Otherist is in London, has a smart casual dress code, operates Tuesday through Friday with the hours listed above. Details such as cuisine, signature dishes, bar seating, private dining, awards, delivery, takeaway, allergy handling are not listed.
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, The Ivy City Garden. For broader London planning, we also have guides for hotels, bars, wineries, experiences.
Quick reference: use The Otherist when the London location, smart casual dress code, Tuesday-to-Friday opening pattern fit your plans; confirm directly if you need details on food, drinks, seating, groups, dietary requests, or private dining.
Planning details
- Location
- 111 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1AP, United Kingdom
- 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. The writing frames the venue within the working rhythms of the financial district—daytime service tailored to office life and evenings that change as the workforce disperses—so the restaurant reads as a sophisticated, modern spot that feels distinct from leisure-focused neighbourhood rooms. 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
Signature Dishes
- Bifftacos
- Mushroom Arancini
Planning details
Location
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
Is The Otherist good for solo dining?
Solo dining suitability is unclear. If you are planning to visit alone, use the confirmed hours as your starting point: Tuesday to Thursday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Friday from 12 PM to 9 PM, closed Monday, Saturday, Sunday.
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, 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.
Does The Otherist handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodation details are unclear. If you have allergies or specific dietary needs, contact The Otherist directly before visiting.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Otherist?
No specific lunch or dinner offering is listed. Plan only around the confirmed opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 11 AM to 11 PM and Friday from 12 PM to 9 PM, with the venue closed Monday, Saturday, Sunday.
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.
Can I eat at the bar at The Otherist?
Can The Otherist accommodate groups?
Group capacity and private dining details are not listed. For any group plan, contact The Otherist directly and confirm availability, timing, setup.
