Stem + Stem Restaurant and Florist is an unusual dining destination at 12 Bow Lane in the City of London, bringing a restaurant, wine bar and working florist together under one roof. Flowers fill the intimate room while the kitchen follows the same seasonal rhythm, building frequently changing menus around British growers and trusted suppliers. Its setting close to St Paul’s suits an unhurried lunch, dinner or glass of wine.
British and Irish oysters offer a fresh beginning, alongside snacks shaped by thoughtful nose to tail cooking. English pea, potato and mature cheddar croquettes appear beside pork belly croquettes, cured salmon with dill mayonnaise and beef tartare served on polenta. Warm London sourdough with cultured Suffolk butter provides a simple way to settle into the meal.
Seasonal starters can bring together fruit, herbs, vegetables and carefully sourced meat, while the main courses give British seafood, poultry and produce equal attention. Recent combinations have included Cornish cod with fennel and mussels, sea bream with squid and courgettes, and guinea fowl with artichokes. A vegetable focused pasta and a sirloin on the bone for sharing broaden the choice.
Heritage tomatoes, dressed leaves, courgettes and Parmesan fries make useful accompaniments to the larger plates. Desserts continue the seasonal approach through combinations such as strawberry and elderflower Eton mess or fig leaf burnt cream. British cheeses with apple, seasonal jam and sourdough crackers complete a restaurant experience shaped as much by provenance and changing produce as by its distinctive floral surroundings.
Address: 12 Bow Lane, City of London, London EC4M 9AL, United Kingdom
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