Friday, 6 March 2009

Chu Chu Train

It is not easy to guess the location of St Pancreas Grand......... it just might be near the champagne bar on the upper floor of St Pancreas station. Basically it's where the Eurostar is. A fun place. I happened to be there during the opening of their whisky bar and the friendly staff let me inn on the free cocktails. It was a surprise that lead to a pleasant evening.
The Grand has a very romantic atmosphere, it makes you think you're in one of those black and white movies where gentleman in a hat runs after the train. Despite its nostalgic touch it's quite modern inside and has a massive clock that lets you know the time so you can avoid repeating the gentleman chasing the train scene.
The cuisine is British old school with modern presentation. Smoked haddock with mash, poached eggs and hollandais was a real discovery. The wine list looked interesting but I was concentrating on whisky and decided to give it, its due attention another time.
Whether you want a memorable "last supper" in London or you want a quiet evening meal the Grand should do it.

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