bar bruno's been part of the soho furniture for ever. so much so i only recently noticed it. it's a fantastic place, full of soho diversity; the usual tourists and shoppers, media/production people, the traditional craft/building crowd, visitors from old compton street's 'gay village' plus assorted loonies. it's very often crammed, especially behind the counter, where there are always a huge gang of blokes you really want to describe as 'italian-american'. though it would be odd if that were true.
there's a minimum charge at lunchtime, but you can find a booth in the evening for a thoughtful beverage.
the tea's only 50p which is fantastic for central london. and it's a great brew; blasted from one of those incredible metal and steam constructions, with bits of tea flowing over the side.
Just thought you'd like to know that Bar Bruno is so far the only place in London that I have found to do a really good bubble and squeek. There is also a lady at Borough market who also serves B&S but the two times that I had there it had lots of burnt bits...not good.If anyone can think of a decent place for B&S in central London, please let me know.
Ever wonder why people have stopped making B&S?
Posted by: pooneh | January 25, 2005 at 05:33 PM
Hi Boys,
its Jenny here - remember me. I miss you all and especially the laughs Pasquale. How are you Romano and all the others.
Ater being so ill and selling my business, it took four years for that bloody woman to pay me but now I can put it behind me. I have now started in business again in Sallington Surrey and am doing ok but slowly. Here the life is so different from Soho. I miss all the madness but couldnt do it all again. If anyone out there asks for me, please give them my love and I want to
pass by one day and see you.
Until then, I think of you all with love
hugs and kisses,
Jenny x x
PS give my love to Vic at the Newspaper shop
Posted by: jenny desouza | June 16, 2005 at 10:02 PM
Bar Bruno cannot be beaten. The energy of the staff, the decor and - for me - the quality of the tea is second to none. Food is incredibly good and exceptional value for money. Whether you want standard sausage, chips beans fare or something more Italian (fresh pasta is excellent here) you can't go wrong. Long live Bar Bruno.
Posted by: Henry | March 13, 2006 at 10:57 AM
Had a fantastic sandwich there today. My brother has recently discovered this golden shrine of a sandwich shop. Today we were hustled by two 4ft hunched over, italian, tashed, cigarette holder smoking ol' boys for the maximum leg room table. Sat with a couple of fine east enders, one who was tuckin' into a fine pasta dish, we had a few laughs with then too. My brother has actually created an advert for them. Please see above.
Posted by: James Garnham | November 28, 2006 at 01:28 AM
I had a fantastic bubble and squeak at Remi's on Shoreditch High street, but then I had a really bad one there too. On balance, good more often than bad though.
Posted by: matt abbiss | August 08, 2007 at 11:15 PM