A weekend city break in Andaz London Liverpool Street

But what is a hotel stay without a good bite to eat? We were keen to sample at least one of the hotel’s five restaurants. Lady Abercorn’s offers high-end pub grub, Rake’s is a cafe by day and bar by night, Miyako offers traditional Japanese cuisine, while 1901 offers an ideal opportunity for the budding sommelier. However, we opted for Eastway Brasserie – easily accessible through the hotel. 

Eastway appears to be an unassuming restaurant, and the muted decor and lighting appear to support this notion. Some may suggest it could benefit from a more vibrant interior, but it is well placed and perfect for a meet up with colleagues or friends.

While service was arguably slower, the waiting staff were attentive and ready to respond to questions. It is well-worth mentioning Ben, at front of house, who went out of his way to make us feel welcome and looked after. 

The cocktails were plentiful with a wide range of choice, including some of the familiar favourites. These weren’t watered down or lacking in flavour, and provided a positive start to the evening. 

For the starter, we opted for the tomato soup (£12.50), selected as the soup of the day. But this was no bog-standard tinned offering. Instead, we were treated to a hearty, substantial portion with freshly sliced baguette, perfect for the colder autumn weather. The dish could easily stand alone as a main course, but soon enough the main courses were on their way.