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Holborn Dining Room
A grand brasserie set in the heart of London, Holborn Dining Room serves up Seasonal British cuisine with a twist in a vibrantly bustling dining salon.

Combining reclaimed oak with antique mirrors, red leather banquettes with tweed detailing, and two antique patina copper-topped bars, it's a place for enjoying a convivial meal with friends, from beautifully hand crafted pies to fish and chips - all served by our friendly team who are always happy to help.Discover the definitive pie bible from our Executive Chef, Calum Franklin.
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The Pie Room at Holborn Dining Room is dedicated to one of Britain's most iconic dishes. Spearheaded by Executive Head Chef and pastry expert, Calum Franklin, The Pie Room is a treasure trove of savoury delicacies all handmade by Chef Calum and his team and served on the menu in Holborn Dining Room.
Once you've tasted one of our pies by our Executive Head Chef, Calum Franklin, you'll want to know the secrets held within! Take our Masterclass find out how its done! Our guests will embark on a gin journey, learning all about the history of this British spirit and how it is made, with the opportunity to enjoy a tipple or two along the way!
Reviews (30)
Lee Churm
Lee Churm
Jan 16, 2022
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One of the best meals I had in 2021. The food is absolutely delicious. It is fine dining, but you don't need large portions as the food is rich and packed with flavour. The staff are attentive, polite and the surroundings beautiful. Definitely going back as many times as I can afford 😄
Faisal Yousuf
Faisal Yousuf
Dec 31, 2021
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Sunday roast was outstanding, exceptional quality (and halal). Service was equally good - the team looked after us so so well and were lovely to our kids (thank you for the great activity books…). Great family birthday lunch. We will certainly be back again… and again…
Christopher Beaves
Christopher Beaves
Dec 29, 2021
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This place is brilliant. The starters were delicious followed by 2 of the best pies we’ve seen or eaten. Fantastic service and an excellent drinks selection. Will be back.
Jason Benjamin
Jason Benjamin
Dec 21, 2021
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Wait staff was amazing. Food quite good. Seemed a bit too corporate. It’s hard to articulate, but didn’t seem like it belonged in a 5 star hotel. The restaurant is huge. The sticky pudding was so delicious!
Stella Wood
Stella Wood
Dec 10, 2021
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Saw this place on Masterchef and thought we'd try it. Wasn't disappointed. Lovely ambience and gorgeous food. Staff are excellent.
Desislava Lizova
Desislava Lizova
Nov 28, 2021
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The Vibe!!!!! The Pie room serving Awesome pies to guests of the hotel and public. They have this cute window to sell on the street. Due to open to public soon. Must visit! Tasty as it can be and then some!!!
Caroline Elaina Hogan-Smith
Caroline Elaina Hogan-Smith
Nov 13, 2021
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Amazing food and great waitress/waiter service, very attentive! can't wait to go back for more delicious food 😋
Jesse Wang
Jesse Wang
Oct 11, 2021
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Service was wonderful. Menu definitely has the tourist/business lunch feel. Either way, it was a great experience with wonderful people watching
Natalie Campion
Natalie Campion
Oct 10, 2021
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Food was amazing had prawns as a starter amazing had potato and caramelised onion pie which was also amazing, saw this place on master chef and had to try it , will definitely be back and would definitely recommend
Adam Smith
Adam Smith
Sep 30, 2021
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The Holborn dining room has the wow factor of a grand building without the pretentious pressure of a dress code, resulting in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, the staff were friendly and helpful with a very good knowledge of the menu.
We had a party of 7 with mixed dietary requirements and the menu catered for all our needs. My steak was a little on the fatty side but cooked to perfection. The banana bread desert was also amazing.
Our party tried 2 of the signature pies and were really impressed with these.
The cost of the food was a little on the high side but was worth the price for the
Miranda Jane Gold
Miranda Jane Gold
Sep 06, 2021
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Food was nice . Had the garlic prawns and chicken tarragon pie - quite expensive for a pie but it was very good . Wine over priced . They were under staffed but I think that’s an issue in London right now . Lovely atmosphere and the terrace looked lovely although we were inside
Aida McKelvie
Aida McKelvie
Aug 21, 2021
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Had dinner for my 33rd Wedding Anniversary last night with my husband and son who booked the table for us three and everything was perfect! The staff were very friendly and the service was excellent. Thank you for a lovely night.
Alyssa C.
Alyssa C.
Jul 26, 2021
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American tourist here! The first few meals we had in England were nothing to write home about, but then my cousin recommended we try Holborn. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! The service was incredibly attentive and professional, and the food and drinks were exceptional. I ordered the Pork Pie, which came out as more of an art piece than a meal. Beautifully plated, drizzled in gravy, I was in awe of the food in front of me. Will be returning on my next London escapade!
Kris Barnes
Kris Barnes
Apr 26, 2021
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We’ve wanted to go here for a long time and it didn’t disappoint!
Great, quick service with a smile. The setting in the outdoor area is really beautiful and feels secluded and spacious.
We had the scotch egg and chicken salad to start. Both were absolutely delicious.
The pies are incredible! Both the potato and cheese one and the pork pie were so well
Presented and so tasty.
Great selection of drinks too. Highly recommended.
Roselle R.
Roselle R.
Feb 29, 2020
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Fantastic food, great service and really fun ambiance. Had the rib eye and still thinking about it. Yum! Fabulous cocktails even the non-alcoholic ones. So much gin! A gin lover's must go to!
Su L.
Su L.
Nov 01, 2019
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Before an upcoming London trip, I'd wanted to try classic British cuisine in an upmarket setting. I found Holborn Dining room from a google search, and immediately decided to come here. I met a couple of friends here, we'd made a reservation here before coming.
The dining room is classic and elegant, and the service was efficient and polite. We ordered a few things to share between us, the charcuterie plate, fries, and two pies, one of which was the curried mutton.
I was glad to tick off mutton from the list of things I hadn't eaten, but the mutton pie was served in mango chutney
Alexander P.
Alexander P.
Jul 29, 2019
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High end place, attached to the hotel. We went here specifically for the pies. The stuffing was very good, but the crust was not crispy and flaky outside and was undercooked from the inside. This was probably related to the speed of the preparation: the menu specified 20 min cooking time, but we've got the order in 10-15 min on all three pies.
Sally H.
Sally H.
Jul 20, 2019
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This is the definition of "splashing out." In no other world would you pay £22 for a steak and kidney pie...or any pie. Having sampled said steak and kidney pie, I can confirm that it's good--but would you be orbiting the globe after tasting it? No. And you can get takeaway pie from their window onto the street for less than £10, 10-4pm or until they run out.
We enjoyed our meal (my partner raved about the pate en croute, his starter), but when the tab for 2 starters, 2 mains, and 2 glasses of wine hist £100, we'll have to find our pie elsewhere. If you DO go, you&apos
Alicia C.
Alicia C.
Jun 18, 2019
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A perfect place to have British food with elegant flare. The meats and seafood are terrific. Fantastic service through the whole night! You gotta get some pies too, but make sure you order those early on as they take some time to cook. The beef wellington is a stunner! I've been here three times and every time is a standout meal!
G. P.
G. P.
May 16, 2019
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Everything exceeded my expectations! Service was great and very attentive to every detail. The food was actually executed well, which are important for simple dishes. The dishes ordered: scotch egg, chicken chanterelle pie, risotto, chicken salad, Mac and cheese and finally truffle Parmesan fries. I really had no complaint on any of the dishes since they were all well seasoned. The scotch egg was perfectly tender in the inside with a crust. The risotto had a great toothsome bite and not too heavy with the spring veg. The chicken salad was perfectly dressed, surprisingly flavorful and chock full
Nola G.
Nola G.
Jan 20, 2019
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The restaurant The Holborn Dining Room, located at the Rosewood London, is gorgeous!! The gin bar is beautiful. I have never seen so many labels of gin. The Pie Room is a designer's dream filled with beautiful copper molds, cookware, and electric appliances. The Pie Room can be reserved for private parties and classes are held in this room. The staff is very kind and attentive. The cocktail menu is fun and diverse. The food is amazing but I felt a little pricey for what I received. I loved the Scotch Egg. The Stone Bass Fillet was alright. I have had better Sticky Toffee Pudding in London
Karyn H.
Karyn H.
Aug 27, 2018
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Wow! Best avocado toast and soft poached eggs. The avo was so creamy fresh yummy. Nicely woven in with tomato
The eggs perfect. The full English breakfast, sourdough toast, poached eggs, black bean cake (black pudding ) was awesome. Interesting mushroom accompanied the plate. Lovely pressed coffee and the latte was hot and smooth. Very attentive service.
Laura L.
Laura L.
Aug 26, 2018
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I dined solo at the Holborn dining room (as a guest of the Rosewood hotel which it is attached to). My friendly server encouraged me to try the chicken curry pie with mango- sauce on the side. Not something I would normally order but it was the House dish so thought I'd try - it was good but nothing to write home about. The real highlight here was the warm date pudding dessert and adorable cocktail menu. Admittedly a huge dessert snob but I'd eat this dessert every day for the rest of my life if I could. Warm cozy environment but still sleek. If I lived her I'd come here for a drinks
Rob B.
Rob B.
Mar 15, 2018
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Awesome uniforms the Mutton Pie was delicious! Really the staff uniforms were amazing! Sorry bad review but really the crew was run way!
Rod S.
Rod S.
Nov 22, 2017
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The initial impetus for coming here was twofold. It's next door to Scarfes Bar, and it is supposed to have the best sticky toffee pudding in the city. The bar here is fantastic, but it's not a relaxing visit to Scarfes. The sticky toffee pudding is excellent. It's right there with the one I make, and that's saying a lot.
That all said, it's the only place I came to twice on a very short trip to the city. The restaurant is the best of everything that is "London". Excellent food, a great location, professional service, and a beautiful room. This is "diner"
Trieu L.
Trieu L.
Jul 30, 2017
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Not really a gin fan, but I really wanted to visit here and try gin. The layout here is really cool, with its gold art decor. Came only for a quick drink and snacks, and really enjoy the ambience, and admiring every little detail of the bar, the lamps. Great place to take a date or just a classy place which the venue and its theme is a great conversational topic.

Gin was beautiful, amazing and had truffle chips was splendid. Staff was attentive and made sure we were looked after. It is part of a hotel, and next time I will make sure to try the food.
Thumbs up
Abbie M.
Abbie M.
Nov 04, 2016
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It was my last day in London, and I was fretting over my absolute dearth of sticky toffee pudding. We were really down to the wire. When in doubt, go with a classic. My counterpart has enjoyed business breakfasts here before and made an educated guess that this could be the solution to our lack of delicious desserts problem.

It turned out to be the perfect choice. We arrived late, nearly 10, to simply have dessert and coffee. Lights were low, glassware was sparkling, snaps were taken. Highly romantic, really, if you're into that. We were wildly underdressed but the few guests still there
Sheetal M.
Sheetal M.
May 18, 2016
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I'd read about this amazing gin bar opening at the Holborn dining room and was very excited to go as if heard they had the largest gin collection in London and they did not disappoint.

The gin is displayed on an array of shelves behind the bar - very fitting of the decor of the place which is very 1940s.

I ordered a Pinkster which is 'distilled in Cambridge with had steeped raspberries. Subtly fruity and beautifully smooth. Finished with Merchants Heart Hibiscus tonic, mint, lemon twist, raspberries and viola flower.' It really was delicious and fruity - the perfect combination
Celia R.
Celia R.
Apr 28, 2016
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Took a client to the Holborn Dining Room for a Hump Day brekkie - and it was good!

Beautiful decor - very art deco! Gorgeous, huge room with high ceilings, brasserie style.

Service was particularly slow, which is surprising considering how popular it is for business meetings. I would expect my orders to come as I ordered them & the coffees to not have to be requested 3 times... So that was disappointing, but at least the staff were very friendly.

The food, however, was wonderful! I had the eggs florentine and honestly it was the tastiest hollandaise sauce I ever had! My guest had the
Victoria B.
Victoria B.
May 11, 2015
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Came here for a business meeting- The Rosewood is one of the most beautiful hotels I've ever seen and right around the corner from Holborn station so an easy spot to meet if you're coming on the tube.

The Holborn Dining Room is an up-market, classy establishment with leather seating, mahogany and a gorgeous interior. It was 11am- brunch time- and the menu was simple; eggs, porridge, cereal, pastries, fruit salad, goats curd with honey etc. I kept it basic with a pain au chocolat and a pot of chamomile tea and even that was perfect. Felt a bit jealous of the champagne flutes I saw floating