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Wed Oct 17 2012

With a winning combination of a Threadneedle location, majestic Victorian bank architecture and hotel convenience, it’s little wonder that Bonds finds favour with City folk throughout the day: from crack-of-dawn breakfast, via cocktails and tapas ‘during and after work’, to weekday lunch and dinner, with afternoon tea affording leisurely meetings under the magnificent stained-glass atrium.

No surprise either that the dining area is discreet, correct and hushed (even on a bright, hot summer’s day the cool interior was chiaroscuro save for the occasional red glow), yet spacious, comfortable and opulent in its expanse of dark-wood flooring and wall panelling.

What is unexpectedly welcome is the moderate pricing of the set menu for what is undoubtedly high-end dining. Remarkably, it’s even possible to assemble a vegetarian selection from the carte at similar cost (the set meals don’t always feature meat-free dishes). And while the enticing wine list is pre-austerity in its reach, the least expensive glasses are perfectly pleasing.

The summer menu dishes produced by chef Stephen Smith proved delightful: opulent in their use of luxury ingredients (cream, truffles) and design-conscious plating, yet focused in their clarity, freshness and transformation of the humble (ham hock, carrots). An emphasis on seasonality, Britishness and sustainability shows an apt and modern sensibility. Inventiveness can lead to an occasional slip – the sweetness of candied carrot overrode all else in an otherwise earthy dish of truffled tortellini – but a happy absence of staidness seals the deal.

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Dinner: 3 Courses £24.00 with a glass of Champagne

Dinner 2 Courses for £20.00 or 3 Courses with a glass of champagne for £24.00 Includes Vat, excludes service.

Offer valid until Jul 16 2013
Lunch 2 Course for £20.00 / 3 Courses £24.00

from a set menu . Includes Vat, excludes service.

Offer valid until Jul 16 2013
40% Off from Al a Carte menu, Dinner only

Get 40% off your Food Only. Offer applies to A la Carte Menu. Maximum of 6 diners. Includes VAT, excludes service.

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Address:
Bonds Threadneedles, 5 Threadneedle Street
City
London
EC2R 8AY

Phone:
020 7657 8088
Website:
www.theetoncollection.com
Opening hours:
Breakfast served 6.30-10am Mon-Fri; 7-11am Sat, Sun. Lunch served noon-2.30pm, dinner served 6-10pm Mon-Fri
Transport:
Tube: Bank tube/DLR
Price:
Main courses £12.95-£26.50. Set meal (noon-2.30pm, 6-8pm) £19.95 2 courses, £23 3 courses
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1. Bonds
  - Threadneedles, 5 Threadneedle Street
    City
    London
    EC2R 8AY
  - 020 7657 8088
  - www.theetoncollection.com
  - 51.514066,-0.085117

Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Restaurant. Restaurant and bar facilities. Reservations required. Accessible facilities. General facilities. Private rooms. Available for hire
Occasions:
Business. Drinks. Wine buffs
Type of event:
Parties

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Went to Bonds for a high tea. Made a reservation for 16h. Called at 14h to asked if it was possible to come earlier, eg 15h. Our reservation was not recognised, but they said 'feel free to come earlier'. When we arrived at 15.15h, the reception of the hotel had no idea where we came for. Finally they figured it out, and directed us to their own restaurant bar. The people of the restaurant were surprised by our early arrival and sent us back to the hotel lobby to get placed. Asked whether we would like to start with tea and champagne. 'Yes, please'. Well, the tea arrived, but the champagne didn't. Different people came by our table to ask about our presence and high tea, and finally the manager came and told us that we had to wait, and that the food would be ready in 15 minutes (16h). The lobby was very cold and windy, so we kindly asked wether the curtains or the door could be closed. This was not possible. However the heating was put higher, and it would take some time to warm up. Upon second request the champagne arrived. It was still very cold. 50 minutes after the manager had told us the food would arrive after 15 minutes, it still hadn't arrived. We were really disappointed, and left hungry without high tea.

Marloes Fri Dec 14 2012
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