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Hoi Polloi

Hoi Polloi

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Shoreditch
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  • Elliott C.
    Elliott CallenderNovember 24, 2015
    Come After 11am Sat/Sunday And A String Quartet Play Their Instrumental Versions Of Songs - From Lady Gaga Through To Michael Jackson. Great Atmosphere, Good Brunch Place, Good Date Place.
  • Eveline N.heart icon on user image
    Eveline NAugust 21, 2016
    Great place for brunch on weekends with classic dishes (Eggs benedict, etc) and nice fresh pressed juices from their own juice bar. After 12.00 a string quartet plays nostalgic 90s and early 00s songs
  • Wesley A.heart icon on user image
    Wesley A'HarrahFebruary 19, 2018
    Get a Shush Bag to drink, the chargrilled octopus or macaroni and cheese (with short rib) as a main, and dark chocolate fondant or Blackberry and Apple crumble as a dessert.
  • Katerina A.heart icon on user image
    Katerina AnnaMay 23, 2015
    80s style restaurant, went for breakfast, the pancakes are really good! Very good coffee as well, but the space has no natural light. If you don't mind that then it's great!
  • Ashley D.heart icon on user image
    Ashley DandoMarch 3, 2018
    Mushroom and ricotta on sourdough is good - a little too cheesy! I was jealous of the avocado and poached eggs on cornbread. Great service
  • Daren W.heart icon on user image
    Daren WilliamsApril 14, 2018
    Entrance through a florist, nice spacious 80s style layout inside Ace Hotel. Booths reserved for walk-ins. Decent food though a few £ overpriced. Best dishes: fried cauliflower, sticky toffee pudding.
  • ᴡ L.
    ᴡ LindmarkJune 30, 2014
    Cocktails were really good. We only had dessert at night and the rosemary caramel ice cream was great. Also weekend breakfast with string quartet was good though bacon a bit too salty for my taste.
  • Jill F.heart icon on user image
    Jill FitzpatrickOctober 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Gorgeous decor with a retro glam coupled with modern casual chic look. Love it. Had a nice reasonably priced brunch looking forward to coming for wine & nibbles too
  • Nova D.heart icon on user image
    Nova DandoJanuary 1, 2019
    Calm amongst the storm of Shoreditch. Always the most perfect vibe in here. Great for a work meeting lunch too. The staff are all great
  • Kim P.heart icon on user image
    Kim PhamOctober 30, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    A little overpriced, but the food is good. Best part: you can bring your laptop in and work, and the booths have outlets in the walls.
  • Rylan H.heart icon on user image
    Rylan HoleyOctober 24, 2013
    Steak Tartare for starter was lovely. Also amazingly trendy clientele - but still laid back. Get there whilst it's still young to catch the celebs.
  • Brian
    BrianOctober 26, 2013
    Great interior; friendly staff; the coffee is just ok - too frothy; the pineapple and pink grapefruit is excellent, as are the ricotta pancakes. 7.5/10
  • Neoheart icon on user image
    NeoOctober 8, 2019
    Lovely atmosphere, great food. A bit pricey for the portions sizes. Coffee quality could be improved. Try the pancakes!
  • Mercy O.heart icon on user image
    Mercy OgoleJanuary 25, 2016
    Wonders behind a flower shop. I'm all for narnia-esque entries. Lovely hide away. Food is simple and to the point.
  • Utku C.
    Utku CanAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The food is generally good, however, the portions are on the small side and everything costs a few pounds more than you'd like. They do serve food until 1AM though; perfect for a midnight snack.
  • Natalia Q.
    Natalia QuinteroMarch 19, 2016
    Come for the cocktails and shared plates (we loved the crab salad) or for the New York style weekend brunch.
  • Joel G.heart icon on user image
    Joel GoodmanMay 1, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Great breakfast, dinner, and cocktails. We eat here at least twice very stay at the Ace.
  • Ben K.
    Ben K.May 29, 2016
    Beautiful space. Better cocktails than the lobby bar in the Ace. Try the roast chicken and chips.
  • Rachel R.heart icon on user image
    Rachel RothNovember 1, 2017
    Hipster environment with great food - love the fried cauliflower!
  • Mo L.
    Mo LishomwaOctober 27, 2013
    Come in through the flower shop not the main hotel entrance, if coming in late. They do a late supper menu from 11pm -1am. Very civilised.
  • Benjamin K.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin KintnerOctober 26, 2018
    Fun vibe and good food and drink. Order before 6:30 and get a three course pre fixe for only £25.
  • Nikki C.
    Nikki CochraneJanuary 5, 2014
    Love this place! Amazing staff, fast wifi and the best cream tea & scones ever. I will definitely be back.
  • Laura L.heart icon on user image
    Laura LApril 12, 2014
    Brilliant string quartet doing covers eg Superfreak and She Wolf on Saturday brunch. Attentive staff and great kedgeree.
  • Tania R.heart icon on user image
    Tania RahmanMay 17, 2014
    Try the absolutely amazing Eggy bread with banana and hoi polloi peanut butter!
  • Steff H.heart icon on user image
    Steff HindAugust 7, 2014
    The ace hotel restaurant, enter through the flower shop. Try the gnocchi!
  • Rebecca R.
    Rebecca RowlandJune 8, 2014
    The avocado and chili on toast is the best thing I've put in my mouth during this entire trip to London.
  • Mike O.
    Mike O'SullivanSeptember 2, 2014
    Awesome 70s decor, and Great selection of cocktails. Roast chicken is also excellent.
  • Royheart icon on user image
    RoyFebruary 23, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Frighteningly consistent, excellent service. The french toast brunch is perfection, as are the burgers.
  • Ivana K.heart icon on user image
    Ivana KurtovićJanuary 1, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Service, food, atmosphere, music, furniture
  • Graeme S.heart icon on user image
    Graeme StandingFebruary 7, 2015
    Staff were really friendly and attentive. Lamb sandwich and French toast is highly recommended!
  • Guy L.
    Guy LevinDecember 17, 2013
    During Sunday brunch there was a cool string quartet playing arrangements of everything from Swedish House Mafia to Lorde
  • Shane M.
    Shane McCabeSeptember 29, 2013
    An amazing bar with highly skilled mixologist. This is an exciting place.... One to watch
  • Jurriaan P.heart icon on user image
    Jurriaan PersynJanuary 18, 2016
    Had a toast with perfect avocados, chillies & poached eggs. And a string quartet played "Barbie Girl" & "Oops, I Did It Again".
  • Stephanie P.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie PereiraOctober 18, 2013
    The people who work here are so very nice! Plus a section of tables w plugs for charging laptops and phones.
  • Cecilia F.heart icon on user image
    Cecilia FrankelJanuary 22, 2017
    Nice decor, friendly staff and lovely eggs benedict.
  • Wendy I.heart icon on user image
    Wendy IpMay 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Cool atmosphere with unique, delicious food & drinks at surprisingly reasonable prices.
  • Emily V.
    Emily Van NordenFebruary 3, 2014
    the salsify (parsnip) Jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) and berkswell (cheese) salad? AMAZING.
  • Polly W.heart icon on user image
    Polly WnzDecember 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    I love this place. So much so that I'm reluctant to mention that they once ran out of port.
  • Desapegoheart icon on user image
    DesapegoNovember 24, 2013
    Amazing!!! Top place and even great Staff!!!
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Small portions for somewhat pricey food. Goats cheese churros with lavender honey was tasty though, limited vegetarian options unless you want to spend £9 on a hummus sandwich.
  • Calliope G.heart icon on user image
    Calliope GeorgousiMarch 23, 2014
    Beautiful, good quality wifi, space, I want to go there again!
  • Oliver W.heart icon on user image
    Oliver WatersDecember 29, 2014
    Excellent Eggs Benedict Royale
  • Toby C.
    Toby CaneNovember 30, 2013
    The ricotta pancakes were delish. The ice cream sandwich and lemon curd desserts weren't.
  • João P.heart icon on user image
    João PiresApril 5, 2014
    Great for groups, big tables with power sockets. Win.
  • Tiago T.heart icon on user image
    Pretty good if you don't mind the prices. Staff is so different than anywhere else.
  • Alwyn P.
    Alwyn PriceJanuary 9, 2014
    Order the Medici almond sorbet and relax in ultra modern surroundings
  • Girish S.heart icon on user image
    Girish SachdevJanuary 15, 2016
    #negroni #oyesters #must #try
  • Morgan M.heart icon on user image
    Morgan MendelMarch 22, 2017
    great breakfast. Try the mylk drinks !
  • Guillaume G.heart icon on user image
    Guillaume GDecember 21, 2014
    brunch, salmon, juices, scrambled eggs
  • Urban Nomad
    Urban NomadMay 6, 2014
    Tatler Restaurant Awards 2014 - Taste of London Best New Restaurant Runner Up
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