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The Peasant is really two different eateries under one roof. Downstairs is a crowded and cheerful gastropub, with a menu of substantial tapas and platters. Upstairs is a restaurant, with widely-spaced tables and an entertaining collection of circus memorabilia on the walls. We elected to eat upstairs, where the portions were just as large, but the cuisine was an elaborate mixture of modern European and Eastern fare.
The highlight of the meal by far was a grilled kangaroo starter. This was a meat I had always assumed was just a gimmick, but here was a succulent white meat, a little like a guilt-free veal, accompanied by a crunchy leek and peanut salad. Duck paté with pickled red cabbage was also superb, an old favourite given new zest by the wholesome sourness of the cabbage.
A tendency to over-elaboration on some dishes was the only fault, and it was not a major one. A good piece of venison had its flavour drowned by a sweet sauce - not unpleasant, but a bit of a waste. Similarly, wok-fried broccoli with black bean sauce was too strong-tasting to make a good side dish.
Stay downstairs if you want hearty, simple pub fare. If you want a good, mid-priced restaurant meal in relaxed and entertaining surroundings, then the Peasant Upstairs is well worth a visit.
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49-50 St John's Square, EC1V | 4 minutes from The Peasant
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St John's Square 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M | 4 minutes from The Peasant
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Central Street, EC1V | 6 minutes from The Peasant
Near to the City, and convenient for the The Barbican arts centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, this hotel is modern, clean and functional. Equipped with its ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
180 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 2 minutes from The Peasant
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159 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 6 minutes from The Peasant
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
26-28 Ray Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 6 minutes from The Peasant
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
160-164 Goswell Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 3 minutes from The Peasant
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London > Restaurants > Pan-Asian restaurants
The Buckley Building, 49 Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 3 minutes from The Peasant
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31 Clerkenwell Close, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 4 minutes from The Peasant
Canteen-styled daytime cafe which emphasises fresh ingredients from local producers, fair trade, and organic methods. The daily changing menu reflects the available ingredients. Soups, tarts, pasta, ... More
London > Events > Dance Dates: 20th to 29th September 2018
The Peasant, Rosebery Avenue, City, London EC1R | 5 minutes from The Peasant
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London > Events > Dance Dates: 1st to 19th August 2018
The Peasant, Rosebery Avenue, EC1R | 5 minutes from The Peasant
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London > Events > Dance Dates: Sunday 2nd September 2018 - 7.30pm
The Peasant, Rosebery Avenue, EC1R | 5 minutes from The Peasant
Inspired by the lives of extraordinary girls and boys, National Youth Ballet's mixed programme celebrates the power of imagination and being bold and ambitious....More
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Rosebery Avenue, Islington, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from The Peasant
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national and ... More
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Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from The Peasant
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Guardian House, 119 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 6 minutes from The Peasant
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7-9 Woodbridge Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 2 minutes from The Peasant
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Sans Walk, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 3 minutes from The Peasant
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Clerkenwell Close, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 4 minutes from The Peasant
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34 Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from The Peasant
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41 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from The Peasant
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91 Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 8 minutes from The Peasant
Its location opposite Smithfield Market is a very appropriate spot for the Farm Collective to set up shop. Working with select farmers and small producers, this outlet ... More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, 42 Northampton Road, EC1R | 3 minutes from The Peasant
Featuring six catering stations, a demonstration bench and a communal dining table, B&H Kitchen , the cookery school from Bourne & Hollingsworth Group, guides Londoners ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 7 minutes from The Peasant
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ... More
London > Education > Professional Training
161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 8 minutes from The Peasant
This gorgeous 18th century Grade I listed Hawksmoor church is one of a number of London churches which has, in recent years, been converted into a ... More
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Northampton Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 3 minutes from The Peasant
A busy park in Islington beside the Three Corners Centre youth centre and Adventure Playground, the 2.02 acre Spa Fields include a children's playground, tarmac ... More
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The Basement, 49-51 Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 6 minutes from The Peasant
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Norman Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 7 minutes from The Peasant
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240 St John Street, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | Same location as The Peasant
The Peasant is really two different eateries under one roof. Downstairs is a crowded and cheerful gastropub, with a menu of substantial tapas and platters. Upstairs ... More
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180 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 2 minutes from The Peasant
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43 Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 4 minutes from The Peasant
Hideaway snugs where Stalin and Lenin held secret meetings and real ales make the Crown Tavern a popular ... More
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113-117 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 6 minutes from The Peasant
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London > Nightlife > Bars
18-20 St. John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 8 minutes from The Peasant
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105 Charterhouse Street, EC1M | 8 minutes from The Peasant
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St. Johns Gate, 26 St. John's Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 5 minutes from The Peasant
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Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 8 minutes from The Peasant
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161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 8 minutes from The Peasant
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