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St. JOHN Bread and Wine

Spitalfields · Tower Hamlets · E1 6LZ

Last updated: 15 Jul 2026 · Data sourced directly from the venue or official channels and verified within the last 30 days.

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Venue summary

St. JOHN Bread and Wine in Spitalfields is a British restaurant and bakery known for its nose-to-tail, seasonal menu with daily changing small and large plates, own label wine, and a wine shop. Established in 1994, it is chef-led, independent, sustainably sourced, and Michelin listed, with a Bib Gourmand 2026 award.

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Key information

Location

94-96 Commercial St, London E1 6LZ

Neighbourhood

Spitalfields

Cuisine

British

Recognition

Bib Gourmand 2026

Price range

£30 – £49 per person (££)

Booking

Reservations accepted

Family friendly

Children welcome

Pet policy

Assistance dogs only

Google rating

4.5 / 5 based on 1,278 reviews

Current as of 15 Jul 2026

About

St. John Bread and Wine is a seminal British institution located in the heart of Spitalfields, directly across from the historic market. This former bank building serves as a bakery, wine shop, and restaurant, championing the "nose-to-tail" philosophy that defined modern British cooking. The interior is famously austere with white-washed walls, utilitarian wooden furniture, and an energetic open kitchen that drives the room’s purposeful momentum. Menus change twice daily, focusing on seasonal ingredients, offal, and freshly baked sourdough. It is an essential destination for serious gastronomes seeking a high-integrity lunch or a communal dinner in a space that prioritises substance over ornament.

Opening hours

Monday12:00 – 3:00 PM  ·  5:30 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 3:00 PM  ·  5:30 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 3:00 PM  ·  5:30 – 9:30 PM
Thursday12:00 – 3:00 PM  ·  5:30 – 9:30 PM
Friday12:00 – 3:00 PM  ·  5:30 – 9:30 PM
Saturday12:00 – 3:00 PM  ·  6:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday12:00 – 3:00 PM  ·  6:00 – 9:30 PM

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This is a sample menu only. This venue operates a daily changing menu and dishes may vary. Updated monthly by hannah.

Starters

Olives£5
Brown Crab Meat on Toast£7.5
Purple Sprouting Broccoli and Vinaigrette£12.9
Grilled Ox Heart, Mustard Leaf and Horseradish£14.9
Pressed Pork and Duck Gizzard Terrine£15.5
Smoked Mackerel, Potato and Dill
Ox Tongue Hash, Fried Egg and Brown Sauce£16.9
Smoked Cod's Roe, Egg and Cress£15.9
Duck Liver Toast and Chutney
Grilled Quail and Green Sauce£18.8
Wild Leeks, Barley and Goat's Curd£22.9

Mains

Smoked Haddock, Leeks and Saffron£32
Sweetbreads, Bacon and Carrots£26
Baked Celeriac and Cotherstone
Roast Lamb, Asparagus and Mayonnaise

Sides

Salad£7
Greens
Chips
Anchovy Toast

Desserts

Eccles Cake and Lancashire Cheese£10.5
Treacle Tart£9.9
Ricotta, Hazelnut and Chocolate Slice£8
Rice Pudding, Blood Orange and Rhubarb Jam
Date Loaf and Butterscotch Sauce
Apple and Pear Crumble and Vanilla Ice Creamto share
Dark Chocolate Terrine, Honeycomb and Creme Fraiche£11.5
Dr Henderson Ice Cream£6.5
Rhubarb Sorbet and Polish Vodka£9.5
Madeleines Half Dozenfifteen minutes£10
Madeleines One Dozenfifteen minutes£18

Starters

Olives£5
Brown and White Crab Meat on Toast£9
Purple Sprouting Broccoli and Vinaigrette£12.9
Wild Leeks, Lentils and Goat's Curd£14.5
Pressed Pork and Duck Gizzard Terrine£15.5
Smoked Eel, Pickled Red Cabbage and Horseradish£16.9
Ox Tongue Hash, Fried Egg and Brown Sauce
Duck Liver Toast and Chutney£15.9

Mains

Baked Celeriac and Cotherstone£22.9
Faggots, Barley and Mustard£26
Grilled Gurnard, Chard and Mayonnaise
John Dory, Fennel and Aioli£28
Middlewhite Belly, Sour Cabbage and Prune
Braised Lamb, Carrots and Green Sauce£32

Sides

Salad£7
Greens
Chips
Anchovy Toast

Desserts

Eccles Cake and Lancashire Cheese£10.5
Treacle Tart£9.9
Ricotta, Hazelnut and Chocolate Slice£8
Rice Pudding, Blood Orange and Rhubarb Jam
Date Loaf and Butterscotch Sauce
Apple and Pear Crumble and Vanilla Ice Creamto share£14.9
Dark Chocolate Terrine, Honeycomb and Creme Fraiche£11.5
Dr Henderson Ice Cream£6.5
Madeleines Half Dozenfifteen minutes£10
Madeleines One Dozenfifteen minutes£18
Prices verified by hannahPrices shown were accurate when last checked. Please confirm current prices with the venue.

Prices verified by hannah · Prices shown were accurate when last checked. Please confirm current prices with the venue.

Getting here

Nearby places of interest

Spitalfields MarketBrick LaneLiverpool Street StationChrist Church SpitalfieldsShoreditch High StreetOld Truman Brewery

About this listing

Essentials

CuisineBritish
Typical spend£30 – £49 per person (££)
AwardsBib Gourmand 2026
Google rating4.5 / 5 · 1,278 reviews

Policies

ChildrenChildren welcome
DogsAssistance dogs only
BookingReservations accepted
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible seating
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