A love letter to Sweetings, the City’s oldest restaurant
Ahead of our Toast the City Awards this October, we pay homage to Sweetings, the City’s oldest restaurant Britain is a country steeped in tradition and often too wedded to the past, but it also proved itself capable of great innovation. We should never forget that the Square Mile is a perfect example of world-changing [...]
In the heart of the City, Britain’s oldest restaurant, Sweetings, has been serving as a time capsule for those seeking a taste of the past. Established as a fish and oyster merchant in 1830, Sweetings has endured through the decades, maintaining its Victorian charm and menu. With a limited selection of fish, lobster, crab, oysters, and a few side dishes, the restaurant caters to the hearty preferences of its patrons.
The original interior remains largely unchanged, featuring dark wood, a grand bar, and traditional tables. For a true experience, guests can enjoy a glass of Black Velvet, a 50/50 mixture of Guinness and champagne, served in silver tankards. Despite its strict weekday lunch hours and no reservations, Sweetings continues to serve as a reminder of the City's bygone era, where well-cooked fish, fresh oysters, and a hearty meal were essential for London's influential plutocrats.
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