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Restaurant · London

Brat

A live-fire Basque-inspired room above a Shoreditch pub, famous for whole-grilled turbot.

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The verdict

Worth the table for…

Great for
  • If you've only got a day
  • Couples
  • Foodies
  • Local-life seekers
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • Solo travellers
  • Photographers
Not for
  • Families with kids

Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and foodies; not for families with kids.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • Whole grilled turbotthe signature; best shared
  • Burnt cheesecakethe Basque dessert done right
  • Grilled seasonal vegetablesthe hearth elevates the simple stuff
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

The whole-grilled turbot cooked over fire is a destination dish — few in London do live-fire cooking this well.
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The signature turbot is best for two-plus and reservations can be tough; lone diners get less of the showpiece.
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A short, produce-driven menu rooted in Basque grilling traditions.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    Order the turbot to share — it's the whole point, and it scales for two beautifully.

  • With friends

    A foursome can graze across the fire-cooked menu and split the big fish.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
£60–90 per head
Time
2 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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