The Culpeper
Pub · Spitalfields
40 Commercial St, London E1 6LP, United Kingdom
Highlights
Rooftop garden, pub fare & creative cocktails in airy industrial-chic space
Rooftop garden, pub fare & creative cocktails in airy industrial-chic space
"The rooftop at The Culpeper in Spitalfields has all the qualities that keep golden retrievers at the top of everyone’s adoration. It’s easygoing, not too loud, and—sorry to make any presumptions here, golden retrievers—has zero time for any margherita mayhem silliness. There’s also a pretty roof garden where they grow vegetables and herbs for the restaurant downstairs. It’s all very Secret Garden in the sky, only it’s not that secret and the small roof deck fills up quickly." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, daisy meager
"Few things are better than getting a drink or two, being overcome with sudden and dramatic hunger, and finding yourself in a pub that also offers some pretty good food. The Culpeper is just that. This pub/restaurant/hotel has a very inviting bar menu, from picky bits to main courses of pasta. And the restaurant upstairs has a slightly larger selection with sharing plates of whole fish or big bits of meat with sides. It’s an easy choice for an unplanned meal." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna
"The downstairs pub is large, airy and always buzzing; a perfect spot for after work drinks. The upstairs restaurant has a more formal atmosphere and the menu is always on point. At the top you’ll find the rooftop garden, where you can eat / drink / watch their produce grow." - Sennep
"All pubs are unique in their own way. Sometimes it’s a unique take on a Bloody Mary, sometimes it’s a unique menu of Thai treats, and sometimes it’s a particularly unique smell coming from the men’s bathroom. But in the case of The Culpeper, it’s their rooftop garden where they grow their own fresh produce. In the middle of the City, it’s a jaw-dropper of a space that mixes cute foliage with stunning views of London’s most famous skyscrapers. Think of the overall aesthetic as business and pleasure. On the menu you’ll find high-end British dishes with a Mediterranean touch, like pork neck steak with salsa verde, and a samphire-soaked fish of the day. There’s a solid wine list too, or if you’re more of a pub classicist, plenty of draught pints." - heidi lauth beasley
"For plant nerds who also happen to like pints This Old Street pub has a garden on their roof where they grow and harvest fresh produce for the restaurant and bar. If you’re a plant person, you’ll be obsessed with their mechanical plant air conditioning units. If you’re someone with a track record of foliage murder, you’ll really like the views. All the pub bev classics are covered from beers to spritzes and it’s worth getting involved in their mediterranean-leaning rooftop menu. Also, if you’ve been doing some hot plant-related flirting on a dating app, know that this rooftop is perfect for a date in the sunshine." - heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak
