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Name: Abacus Bar
Address: 24 Cornhill, London, United Kingdom, EC3V 3ND
Telephone: 020 7337 6767
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 3.7

Abacus Bar

3.7 (95)

£25 and under

British

24 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND

About this restaurant

As the days grow longer and the hustle and bustle of the city flourishes again, why not come down and tickle your taste-buds with a dish off our new mouth-watering menu! Come and try one of our Gourmet Burgers, freshly prepared sandwiches or indulge in one of our deliciously tempting Traditional Stone-Baked Pizzas. Alternatively gather your friends together and share one of our mouth-watering platters along with one of our delicious cocktails. ‘Gold Blush’ is the order of the day; Designed by one of our own barmen, the mixture of flavours will blow you away!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Lunch Served: Mon-Fri 12:00pm - 5:00pm Venue open hours: Mon-Fri 12:00pm - 5:00pm Bar Snacks/Platter served 5:00pm-late
Phone number
020 7337 6767
Website
http://www.abacusbar.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
24 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3ND
Neighborhood
Bank
Parking details
None
Public transit
Stops Bank Station (Exit 5)
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Dancing, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night

What 95 people are saying

Abacus Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

3.5Food
3.5Service
3.6Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

95 Reviews

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danihe VIP
Nashville226 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 3, 2014
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This was the first time that I had eaten at Abacus for a few years and I was interested in going as the menu looked great. Firstly, they didn't have the drink that I wanted. Secondly, they didn't have the main that I wanted but they did have my second choices. Dirty burger was nice and the rosemary chips were tasty, good food. Service was ok. Bit empty for a lunchtime. Would go back for the chips.
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Robbie VIP
London16 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 28, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I went to Abacus for a team lunch. The venue was a lot better than I had remembered. The food was very good however the portions were a little small.
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Ss01
London86 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 31, 2013
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A well located venue for business lunches
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Novice1980
London27 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 17, 2013
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were booked for 5:45pm for dinner in their dining area. The staff did not start their shift till 6pm which meant that we had to wait at the bar a bit before anybody knew where our table was. The staff at the bar weren't helpful at all and ignored my friend and me completely. The menu is designed for nibbles and those are not too great. We ordered cocktails that weren't very alcoholic. I wouldn't go back for the food or cocktails but I suspect if you are out for a few beers/wines (things that they don't have to prepare) you might be ok.
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Princess
London14 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 19, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Abacus offers great value for money between Monday and Friday up to 8pm with half price platters and half price on all drinks. The kitchen did make a mistake with the food as we asked them not to put tomato products on the burgers due to an allergy but the manager was on hand to correct that. She even gave us a discount later on further drinks to make up for it. Abacus is a busy and popular place that does play loud chart music but good for relaxing with colleagues without a big price tag. They do have an attendant in the toilets selling sweets and fragrances etc may make some people uncomfortable.
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Businessdinnerguy
London2 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 9, 2013
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Prior to my lunch, I had previously visited Abacus for drinks with friends on a Friday night, which turned out to be a rather good evening indeed. My business lunch date suggested we eat here due to the close proximity to his office and I was a little hesitant as I know that the venue is mostly known for City folk drinking the evening away. As we arrived, much to my surprise, there was a distinct musky toilet smell as we walked in the door. I asked to be sat at the back of the venue (away from the smell) as not to embarrass my lunch date. The service was ok throughout, the food was reasonable (Tuna Nicoise) and the ambience awful. If Abacus are going to decide to do daytime food, they must improve the ambience & cleanliness of the venue.
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Steva
London44 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 19, 2012
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Its not a restaurant its a run down pub. Decor jaded, furnature sticky, service slow and food better end of pub grub. Description on Toptable was misleading. This nplace looks like its used as a mass drinking pit in the evenings.
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Jimlass
London17 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 17, 2012
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Restaurant was quiet but we had to ask the waiters to serve us, food took 45 mins ( city lunches usually need to be quicker ideally fit into 1 hr) mine was dreadful just a mozz and tom sandwich but had virtually no cheese so I had to send it back ( feeling dreadful about doing so ) . When it came back it did have some cheese but overall tasted pretty awful and just wasn't really nice . If I hadn't been with friends and had already complained I would have just left it . We then had to chase and chase to get the bill. On the positive the place was beautiful and when my chum said they should take off the admittedly small service charge they gave him 50% off food without him asking - must have known it was dreadful !
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HSR1
London74 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 31, 2012
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a mid-week lunch at Abacus, which must be the best value deal in the City, I had the Penne Arrabiata, a bargain £4 and it is a perfectly decent plate of pasta, spicy, not greasy and the pasta well cooked. My companion had a slightly more expensive chicken dish but absolutely fine. Our waiter was cheerful and the coffee was good. Plenty of space between the tables so good for a chat.
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Ss01
London86 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 26, 2012
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good food and quick service, so convenient for city lunches.
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Abacus Bar is rated 3.7 stars by 95 OpenTable diners.