The Culpeper in Tower Hamlets

Very nice place Looking forward to returning 😀

We recently spent the weekend in London and stayed at The Culpepper. The location is brilliant, good value, close to London Liverpool Station making traveling from Stansted an absolute breeze and the Aldgate East tube station is only a 5 min walk away from the hotel. Spitalfields Market and Truman Brewery Market are also near by and there are loads of wonderful restaurants and shops in the immediate area. From the moment we arrived the staff were friendly and helpful, holding our bags while we waited for our room to be ready. The welcome drink and the 10% discount on food and drink is a really lovely touch. We had lunch at The Culpepper on the first day. We had the hummus and flat breads, burratta with kale and hazelnuts, cheese croquettes and pumpkin pie for dessert. All the food was exceptional. Very fresh ingredients and so so tasty. Their drinks menu is extensive with many local beers, fun cocktails, extensive wine list and even some wonderful non alcoholic choices. I was interested in trying an orange wine that they had on the menu and they let me taste it first which was really nice. We had dinner the second night we stayed and once again the food was exceptional. We had the bavette, monkfish and mackerel pate. The food is such high quality and the portion sizes are perfect, not too much but not too little. We also had a number of cocktails, the Fig & Bubbles being my favourite and it was lovely then to pop up the stairs to bed when we were finished. Even though the hotel is situated over a pub and restaurant we never noticed any noise from below, even though it was massively busy when we returned to the hotel on Friday evening. The room was nicely decorated, with a stack of books about the local area being a very nice touch. Breakfast is served at their sister hotel just down the street, which gave us a nice little walk each morning and once again the food was superb. We are returning to London next summer for another trip and will be staying at The Culpeper again. We look forward to hopefully experiencing the rooftop bar as it was closed due to the time of year.

We celebrated a 30th birthday, in this beautiful and luminous place. Huge appreciation for the friendly and kind staff. The food was delicious and it just made the base for a gorgeous day. Thank you to the Culpeper team and Lewis, whom I communicated through emails to ensure all was sorted for the day.

Fantastic venue and staff, excellent food and an awesome selection of beers. Rooftop is a must

Take up the whole pavement in the evenings with their barriers. Very unhelpful for those in wheelchairs or buggies.

Food, wine, service and atmosphere were superb. Couldn’t fault anything. Would recommend to anyone, and can’t wait to come back again.

On a Saturday dinner night, the groundfloor was packed and loud and busy, however upstairs, the restaurant area was inviting for a good time and great food. and the Pate, a dream!

Amazing roast beef dinner with a delicious twist on roast potatoes and a gorgeous homemade Yorkshire, service very good, will be back

We’ve stayed and eaten here three times now … rooms very comfortable, food spot on and the staff are very friendly and very accommodating. Looking to book again, this time to take in the Christmas lights 🎄

Went for a delicious sunday roast here. We were 20 minutes late and they kept our booking which was so appreciated. The Culpeper is a beautiful pub with a great atmosphere and interior design. The food itself was also so so good. We had comte and black garlic croquettes which were delicious and then I had the chicken roast. The roast was sensational and my friends beef also lovely. Would 100% come back here

Excellent rooftop with some delicious food!

Saw this bar on social media and thought it looked worth a visit-we weren’t disappointed What a beautiful pub. Lovely roof top bar, great staff, food looked delicious-definitely worth a visit

Gorgeous pub, with an excellent selection of craft beer and a really friendly team behind the bar!

Great pub and a good selection of beers. If the roof is open idyllic and lovely. They do manage numbers up there so makes it even. Nicer...if you can get up.

Mamma mia what delicious food!!! Great service, they know their wines too!!! All round great experience will be back

A fantastic recommendation for Sunday lunch to give our Aussie friends a British traditional send off.. the food was fantastic, the wine flowing and delicious and the service was awesome.. Will certainly be back when in London Thank you

September 2024: Stopped by for drinks at the rooftop garden area and dinner in the dining room. The rooftop is a very pleasant area to chat and enjoy the outdoors. Had a IPA session from Purity Brewing. Dinner started with the bread and house butter. Then we had the bavette (steak) with fries, chicken and bacon pithivier, and a side of green beans. The food was very delicious 😋. In the dining room, the beer selection had more options. Tried a bitter from Five Points Brewing. Service was friendly and attentive. Will definitely come back again for more delicious food and beer.

THIS IS NO LONGER A PUB. Previous an historic boozer, The Princess Alice, named after the 1878 Thames disaster which claimed 640 lives. This place is now a posh hotel with a bar.

First time staying in a pub. What a great experience!!! The rooms were great. Even though the bar was popping it was quiet when we went upstairs. We ate at the restaurant for dinner which was one of the best meals in London! The rooftop was great and free breakfast at the Buxton was amazing. Will be back!

I use The Culpeper for meetings and it's fantastic. The food, drinks and service is excellent. Meetings always turn into social events at The Culpeper!

Visited 3 times for lunch & the service & food have been exceptional each time 🙂🙌

Great venue and rooftop, service we had for food was terrible, 45 minutes for just chips 15 minutes on top for ketchup staff was more interested in chatting amongst themselves

Very reasonable price, under a tenner for half a lager and 12 Yr old single malt Bowmore! Good selection of Whisky

We enjoyed a gorgeous Sunday roast here last week. The portion size was generous but not too much that you couldn’t finish it all! My partner had the beef roast, and I had the vegan roast, and we both thoroughly enjoyed them! The staff were very accommodating when we asked for extras like more gravy or a Yorkshire! They have a nice selection of beers which we started with. The glass of chilled Portuguese red was perfect on the 30 degree day we visited 😅 But I must say my favourite part of my meal was the orange tequila cocktail I had, I am still thinking of it to this day! The building itself was very lovely and pretty to enjoy a special meal in.

Eating on the pretty rooftop terrace in the heart of the city was amazing. So peaceful. The food was great and the staff friendly and kind.

One of the best pubs I've ever been too. Attentive and warm service, great food and the rooftop was to die for, really beautiful

Beautiful building and very kind staff. Breakfast being included was a plus, it was a great meal both mornings.

The Culpeper is a delightful pub with a fantastic atmosphere and beautiful interior. The charming space boasts a warm and inviting ambiance, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a drink with friends. The interior is beautifully decorated, with stylish touches that create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. It's a lovely pub that's well worth a visit!

Food was good - very generous portions and good value for the quality. The mimosa was excellent and we were fortunate that the New Zealand waiter/manager (so sorry we didn't get his name) is clearly passionate about his job and made a lot of effort to find a wine we would enjoy. The barman downstairs though didn't know how to make a Bloody Mary and told me the rose was dry "it's pale pink so it's dry". The other staff apart from the NZ waiter were a bit off hand, hence the 4 stars. Overall I would recommend.

Thanks to Lilu, she has helped us a lot! The bar is great, it has wifi, good beer and good coffee. Young and diverse atmosphere, we loved it. The area is super good

What a disappointment! The menu did read Sunday Roast as Beef Shin but it should have read “shredded beef in a Yorkshire pudding! And It was average especially for the price. I paid a 12:5% service charge but on principle I read that an extra £1 for Water Aid had been added? I could be wrong but like the majority including McDonald’s it should be a request not just added to the bill. (I bought wine with no water!) All in all an average overpriced Sunday lunch.

Excellent gluten free beer :) great people behind the bar.

Simple yet excellent food in a very charming place. Many options are available (vegan food, etc.) and service is great. We had a great time with friends.

Terrible service, manager used unpropriate language, and then lied explaining himself

Big guy in glasses who is the manager is swearing at customers for having a bad day. I was trying to have a nice day, but they unreasonably got disrespectful towards me and my friends for no reason. I would recommend firing this person.

Manager is disrespectful, shame on him. Started shouting on clients, even though we have been cooperative

One of the employees of the bar was incredibly disrespectful, I tried talking to the manager and turns out it was him. I believe this is unacceptable behaviour from a manager, he used very inappropriate and condescending language towards me and my friend.

Big guy and earings and glasses is crazy. Started swearing for no reason, they shouldn't let their employees drink on the job. DO NOT RECOMMEND!

I do not recommend this place, I was smoking outside with my friend and an employee in glasses came outside to bully us. He called my friend fat and she is really insecure so she started crying....

Had a sunday roast with my mates there, the roast per se was decent one of but not the best, a comfy setting, the only downside was the wait for the food was exceptionally long

My friends and I came for a work / friends reunion - we were amazed by not just the amazing food but the great service. Betty was delightful - helped with ordering the best dishes and was incredibly friendly. Will definitely bring my colleagues and friends here in the future for more great service!

Great service from all the front of house staff, drinks and food were fantastic! Great place

We recommand this place. Wonderful service, food and ambience. Perfect place for a perfect moment in a modern traditionnal pub.

Popped in here for lunch, was disappointed in the options in the menu if you have intolerances. There was no gf bread which is found odd in this day and age, so I ended up with steak sandwich and chips without the baguette, the chips were not good either. Service was attentive though

Food is nice, but don’t get tricked by the wine prices above the bar! You’ll automatically be charged for a 175ml even though the menu says 125 :)

Nice team. Drink suggestion. Place to see, authentic

We spontaneously decided to visit on our first day of vacation because of the great reviews and the proximity to our hotel. We weren't disappointed. Very friendly staff, excellent food and a reasonable price for London. We will definitely come here again!

Had dinner in the restaurant and it was perfect. Pork neck with pureed carrots, potato rosti. So tasty and tender

This was a restaurant that we had not tried before. The atmosphere, the service and the quality of the food makes it a place that we will hope to return to.

I had a fully vegetarian dinner. Both an orzotto starter and a main of gnocchi with greens were tasty and well prepared. I also tried an "Eaton Mess" which was quite originally presented compared to the classic version in a glass or cup. The room, half full, was relatively quiet compared to the super-noisy pub space downstairs. Service was friendly and efficient, prices are reasonable for the area and in line with quality. Overall, while nothing would set my pulse racing in culinary terms, it was a pleasant dining experience for a conversation in good company.

Just spent a fantastic two night stay at the Culpeper for a family occasion. What can i say! amazingly welcoming staff who couldn't have been more helpful. Ate here on the Friday evening and the food was incredible and plenty of it. Location is superb being in walking distance to tower bridge and tower of London and the tasty Borough Market. Thankyou to all at the culpeper and Buxton for making our stay so enjoyable. We'll be back soon The Careys

The best place in the area. We enjoyed it very much

I had been to the restaurant before (lovely food), but this time we decided to stay a few nights in one of their bedrooms. My partner and I had an absolutely lovely stay which even the atrocious weather could not spoil. The super friendly young staff provided us with an umbrella and we received excellent service throughout. Bedrooms are small but cosy, the pub is lively and great fun, but the biggest surprise was that a fantastic breakfast was included in the very reasonable price. To those that have complained about this establishment: be aware that this is Shoreditch, not Kensington, so you get the East London vibes that we absolutely adore. And it is above a pub/restaurant, so there might be some noise at certain points in the evening (which we did not experience btw), and it is right on a road, which means there will be traffic. If you’re looking for a quiet hotel with old English charm, this might not be for you. We will certainly return.

The food was amazing, the dessert I ordered tasted awesome however when I ordered some dessert for take away as it was so nice, they only wrapped it around cling film and foil which was a failure for me.

Really good food and ambience but the service is so bad it’s a shame. The waitresses were very unfriendly. We just ordered food and didn’t even ask for something extra - so we are still wondering why they acted so bad. Even before ordering food, the moment we sat there the waitress came to tell us we only have 1.5 h so we should order fast but in a very unfriendly way? The only thing we asked was when a friend came in to pick us up in the end when we were about to leave but we just wanted to finish off our beers and leave, so we asked if we could use a chair until people for the other tables arrive (there were plenty) - they said no saying they are booked? Which is fine we only wanted to take it for 5 min until we finish off our beer but they said no again in a very unfriendly way. There were plenty like lots (!) of free chairs - what’s the harm in using them for a few minutes until people arrive? No one came at the time we left. They all remained empty. Even our friend that came in for literally 5 min thought it’s weird. It’s sad that they have such unfriendly service despite amazing food. It’s also sad to be treated bad as we were looking forward to enjoy a nice Sunday roast in this place. Hence, I don’t think I’ll go there again :/.

Located just down the road from our main office, this is a firm favourite. The staff are super friendly and even opened the roof bar a little early for us and our intenernational visitors! While there are A LOT of steps to get to the rooftop bar, it is well worth it. Great views and the whole area is surrounded by herbs and fruit grown for the restaurant. Smells amazing! Well worth a visit (and a climb).

Terrible service, staff were rude and unfriendly. We felt they pushing us to leave even though our bill were 200£ I never experienced a restaurant doesn’t have a spare chair even through many tables are empty. Such a shame really, feel sorry for the owners

Nice Shoreditch pub. Didn't eat here but the food looked good. Drinks and prices were standard for the area. Got quite busy and we had to stand for a little while.

Came here for cocktails and the staff were wonderfully welcoming and accommodating, they were on hand to provide plates and forks and even went so far as to borrow a lighter from another customer! They saved the day - the cocktails were genuinely delicious too!

Smells like a toilet through the whole pub

We had lunch in this pub during the traditional Sunday roast. Truly excellent, exquisite, soft, tasty meat accompanied by seasonal vegetables and an excellent Yorkshire pudding, the gravy sauce is also delicious. Prices in line with the quality of the product. Advised!

The team were very accommodating with great service and a fantastic Sunday roast. Could not recommend more!

good atmostphere, but probably the toughest beef. My friend had lockjaw the next day. Pushy waitress - who wanted me to divide the bill. So I knocked 20 quid off before I divided by four. She couldn't even tell - so there is a good way of saving money in this financial crisis.

We had the absolute best stay at The Culpeper! The hotel itself was so wonderful and charming. Our room was lovely and cleaning services came regularly. We had absolutely no issues with noise either. The hotel is located between two great tube stations so getting around (especially as first timers in London) was soooo easy! Also I was delighted to be close to so many vintage stores on Brick Lane. Spitalfields was a great area to stay in. The Culpeper’s pub was awesome and we were provided with free welcome drinks! We had dinner in their restaurant our final night and the pork belly was a true highlight. Perhaps our favorite part of the stay was the free breakfast at the Buxton (just a 2 minute walk away). They had a nice sized menu we could order from and all the food was incredibly delicious! Coming from the US having a free AND delicious breakfast included in our stay felt like a dream! I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention how wonderful the staff was as well. I really can’t gush enough about our stay and we will definitely stay here again in the future!

The We didn't get a change... A very unfriendly girl told us to sit at the bar for drinks while a couple of customers were sitting around the place. But we came for dinner. Then without any excuse or friendly word we were told the kitchen was closed and she turned around and walked away. At 5 pm. Such a beautiful place, good vibes at first sight... It's a shame!

Extremely rude service from the young lady on Saturday night around 5pm

Avoid. We have stayed at the Buxton 3 times this year which is so lovely - but the Culpepper was awful. Rooms need redecorating . Decor is tired, walls look like there’s been a leak, Holes in the wall, broken window frames. I understand the look they were going for many years ago but it needs seriously updating . The room was noisy with building work at 8am underneath us. Didn’t even stay for our breakfast as we just wanted to get away from the place. Stairwell was messy on the way in and out. When leaving in the morning it felt like you weren’t meant to be there. Very Unprofessional management when I let them know about the stay. Should be embarrassed of charging £175. Hoping that the owner sees this, and thinks about putting a little more effort into the experience for people. I did try emailing as I don’t like to leave a review - but was ignored so don’t waste your money staying here .

Lovely pub until the barman told me I’m not allowed to but two unopposed bottles of beer for a homeless man in winter, because he was talking to people outside. I will never go back because the thinks people having a conversation with a lovely man is abhorrent

Came in for the sunday lunch with a couple of friends. The portion sizes are fantastic and very reasonably priced overall; we ordered the pork, beef, and a vegan roast, all of which was fantastic. Only catch for me would be a little less of the cabbage with the pork as it was far too much, but the apple sauce made up for it very capably. I'll definitely be back!

It was super busy but we were welcomed in and had a drink. Good prices and not too far from the station.

Overpromises but underwhelms with the food. Beer is fine. Venue looks good.

Visited yesterday for a Sunday roast with my spouse and in-laws after heaps of good reviews on TikTok. The place didn't disappoint! We arrived around half an hour before our reservation bc of miserable weather, thinking we'd just have a drink in the downstairs area, however they were able to seat us on the first floor right away. At first glance, our table looked a little small for four, but actually it was plenty spacious enough. The service was spot on and the food was great. It could have done to be a touch warmer, but that's my only note. I ordered the roast pork belly and the portion was so generous that I had to choose bewteen finishing it or the cauli cheese I'd ordered on the side. Two of the four desserts were out of stock by the time we ordered, but we knew that was a risk coming at the very end of the roast hours. The restaurant itself was cosy and warm, we could hear each other without straining, which is always a bonus. Would definitely recommend for a roast and I intend to come back in the summer to check out the roof terrace.

We came here for Sunday roast a few weeks ago and it was the perfect ambience. The service was quick, food was amazing. Definitely worth a Sunday roast trip with friends! I had the vegetarian option (Beetroot, Mushroom, Sweet Potato, & Goats Cheese Wellington) we also had some of the other roasts as well as every appetizer and we didn’t find anything we didn’t like. Will visit again!

Had roast pork lunch today 29th October at 12.30pm booking. Firstly, the plates are too small. It was okay nothing exceptional but the roast potatoes were from the previous day. Hard as a rock. For that reason we refused to have dessert. I cook every day, those roast potatoes were not fresh. Disappointed. Feel cheated for the price we paid.

Really cool pub, nice atmosphere inside as well as great rooftop terrace but very relaxed and cute! Many gluten free option beers!!!

Change my pint, no questions asked. Very good customer service.

The cocktails here are sensational and special mention to Elizabeth as her service was 10/10. Will absolutely come back!

Great selection of thoughtful food, with considered ingredients and suppliers. Lovely servers and FOH who were very helpful with menu items and amending our booking when our party increased in size.

Located just down the road from our main office, this is a firm favourite. The staff are super friendly and even opened the roof bar a little early for us and our intenernational visitors! While there are A LOT of steps to get to the rooftop bar, it is well worth it. Great views and the whole area is surrounded by herbs and fruit grown for the restaurant. Smells amazing! Well worth a visit (and a climb).

A nice place. Meets all needs. Good food with a French twist ! Nice dinning room with an architecture feel and most importantly no music 🎵! ( Go to the ground floor is you don’t want to hear or be heard, or under 25 on a date). A short yet adequate menu with a good wine list too. Has room too…. Will try the sister place - The Buxton next time close by. Go try !

Quite a lovely spot but I am taken aback by the chiding I received for snapping a photo of my drink and the ceiling at the bar. Didn’t realize that was a rule.

Fantastic food at the first floor restaurant as usual, friends loved all the starters and the service was excellent. will come again

Had a Sunday roast here yesterday, and it was probably the tastiest roast dinner I've had in London. Top marks

Went for a quick bite and I had no idea about the menu or style beforehand. As a pub it looked awesome. The restaurant on the first floor was nice with a nice selection of beers and cocktails but small selection of food. And it wasn’t that nice either. Very expensive and small portions and for sure not a place to eat with your hungry child. I guess our fault for not checking the menu before we sit but I’m tired with paying so much for average food in this city.

Lovely birthday dinner - great food and staff. Thank you for such a special evening.

Das beste Restaurant während meines London Urlaubs. Mega Essen, guter Service, schöne Rooftop Bar und cooles Pub. Teuer aber es lohnt sich.

Great Sunday brunch, food is decent

Genuinely lovely place that I’d wanted to visit for years and finally managed to. Delicious food and sincere, friendly staff. They looked after my vegan friend and all of our food was fantastic - top drawer gastropub excellence. Can’t wait to go back!

Some of the best cocktails! Stunning views too. Went a few weeks back and had the most lovely waitress, Toshauna, super welcoming and friendly, really made our experience:)

The Culpeper is a great spot in the area, met with friends on the roof terrace as the weather was fantastic and we all had a great afternoon. Very tasty snacks, great service, great wine, what else do you need. Will definitely be back again. Thank you Jordan & Culpeper team for looking after us!

Had a delicious birthday lunch with a friend back in July. There was an issue with an item not served as said but this was amended swiftly & without a fuss. Rooftop patio is lovely with great views. The whole meal was tasty and quite rich so the small portions were enough. Dessert was delicious and tangy. Waitress offered to take pics of my friend & I which was lovely. Loved exploring the garden and seeing what they grow there.

Beautiful city views and nice cocktails

Great find in the east of London. Fantastic food with lovely sitting on the roof terrace overlooking the skyscrapers. Service lovely and friendly too.

Regularly go for pints here, but stayed for the food last night and was really impressed. Top quality ingredients, well presented and incredible tasty overall.

Last minute booking for Sunday lunch. Everything was flavoursome - very unexpected to have rare beef as most places over cook or mention it. Totally didn’t mind as that’s how I like it, but can imagine some people complaining. Portions are small for the price. Service from the 2 waiting staff was surly and we go wedged into a little corner when the majority or the ground floor was empty.

Super endroit dans lequel nous sommes rentrés pour une bière. Excellent menu. Probablement le meilleur fish&chips que j’ai mangé en Angleterre. Poisson frais, sauce tartare maison. L’entrée à la polenta était également délicieuse. 👍

Very wholesome nice food! A tad bit expensive, but enjoyable.

We cannot say enough how much we enjoyed our stay at The Culpeper! The staff was very friendly; the dining options were fantastic and supported the important cause of regional, regenerative agriculture; and the location was convenient and interesting. The rooms were modest and a little rough around the edges, but overall the accommodations are a great value. We visited at the tail-end of a heatwave in June, and our room was certainly warm. We quickly learned that older buildings in London aren’t built for heat and don’t cool themselves very well. Being from Los Angeles and used to air conditioning this came as a shock—so be prepared, or visit in cooler months! Nonetheless, we would definitely recommend The Culpeper, or its sibling location called The Buxton just a few blocks away!

The rooftop has great views and the vibe is just right. Unfortunately there was a waiter - tall guy, short hair - who behaved passive-aggressively with us and threatened he knew all of James Joyce’s bibliography. He didn’t.

Stayed here on our last night in London and loved it. The service is superior. We did have the full English breakfast, and it was perfectly delicious.