42 Holborn

Name: 42 Holborn
Address: 42 Kingsway, London, England, United Kingdom, WC2B 6EY
Telephone: 020 7490 5525
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4

4 (16)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

42 Kingsway, London, England WC2B 6EY

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Welcome to 42 Holborn, where our passion lies in three fundamental commitments: our people, our produce, and our promise to provide exceptional experiences. We are dedicated to preserving the true and ever-rich flavours and hospitality of the Mediterranean while discarding the often ostentatious and over- inflated dining experiences.

At 42 Holborn, our menu is a testament to the culinary diversity of the Mediterranean. We proudly offer 42 carefully crafted dishes that cater to every palate, drawing inspiration from the expansive regions of the Mediterranean. Our commitment is to conscious, ethical, and sustainable practices where possible, as we strive to deliver our menu with the utmost respect for the environment and the communities that nourish us.

In the bustling food scene of London, 42 Holborn stands as a safe haven, a place where you can find solace in the warmth of a home away from home.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
020 7490 5525
Website
https://www.42holborn.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
42 Kingsway, London, England WC2B 6EY
Neighborhood
Holborn
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Salmon Tartare£13.00
Smoked Salmon Tartare, Radish, Anchoïade and Fresh Herbs
Bresaola & Rocket£12.00
Bresaola, Rocket, Sourdough and a vibrant Pomegranate Dressing
Prawns & Gem Lettuce£11.00
Juicy Prawns, grilled Gem Lettuce, topped with Black Garlic and Leek Ash Vinaigrette
Duck Caesar Salad£13.00
A rich twist on the classic with Confit Duck and creamy Caesar Dressing
Burrata & Raspberry Gazpacho (V)£12.00
Creamy Burrata served in a Raspberry Gazpacho with spicy Green Peas
French Beans & Aubergine (VE)£11.00
Tender French Beans with Smoked Aubergine and Ajo Blanco

Main Courses

Grilled Sirloin£30.00
Succulent Sirloin Steak with oven baked Baby Potatoes and a bold Romesco Sauce
Lamb Rump & Courgette£29.00
Tender Lamb Rump paired with Courgette prepared alla Scapece
Grilled Octopus£28.00
Grilled Octopus with Bull’s Heart Tomato and aromatic Dill Oil
Poached Cod & Clams£26.00
Delicate poached Cod, San Sebastián style, with fresh Clams
Artichokes & Peppers (VE)£20.00
Artichokes and sweet Piquillo Peppers, finished with a zesty Ravigote Sauce
Lentil Stew (VE)£20.00
Hearty warm Lentil Stew with Beetroot and a vibrant Salsa Verde
Grilled Chicken Thigh£26.00
Marinated and grilled Chicken Thigh served with Swiss Chard and Balsamic Glaze

Sides

Chunky Fries£5.00
Thick Fries, served with Ketchup and Mayonnaise
Steamed Tenderstem Broccoli£6.00
Steamed Tenderstem Broccoli, finished with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Maldon Sea Salt
Baby Potatoes£6.00
Baby Potatoes, tossed with Parsley, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Maldon Sea Salt
Mixed Salad£5.00
Baby Leaves, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber and Red Onion

Bar Menu

Bread & Olives£6.00
Pitta Bread served with house-marinated Olives
Fried Halloumi (V)£9.00
Crispy Halloumi drizzled with Honey and Pomegranate, finished with Fresh Parsley
Mezze Selection (V)£10.00
Hummus, smoky Baba Ghanoush and creamy Tzatziki served with Pitta Bread
Fried Baby Squid£10.00
Lightly fried Baby Squid served with a Mustard and Sweet Chili Mayo
Padrón Peppers (VE)£8.00
Blistered Padrón Peppers with Maldon Sea Salt

Desserts

Tiramisu£9.00
Classic Italian Tiramisu with layers of coffee-soaked Ladyfingers and Mascarpone
Pannacotta & Blackberry£9.00
Light and fluffy Pannacotta with a tangy Blackberry Sauce
Blueberry Crème Brûlée£9.00
Silky Custard with Blueberry infusion and a crisp caramelized top
Chocolate & Orange Tart (VE)£9.00
Rich Chocolate and Orange Vegan Tart topped with Vegan Chantilly Cream
Mandarin Sorbet£8.00
Refreshing Mandarin Sorbet with a bright citrus finish

What 16 people are saying

42 Holborn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4.0 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
3.8Service
4.0Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

16 Reviews

E
Elli
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, we really enjoyed the Seabass, but the service… now I understand why everyone said in the reviews the service was so slow. no one came to ask if we were okay also food took very long to make considering we were the only ones there in the whole restaurant. It needs better service to attract more people inside, because the food is good
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Jorobbo
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal from the set menu. Fantastic food great value for money. Restaurant was lovely Nd staff helpful and friendly whilst definitely return
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
3.0
Dined on June 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Lovely venue and food was very nice (presented well and nice portions although one meal wasn’t very hot). The young lad serving needed a bit more Training. He cleared our starter plates before one of us had finished eating, his personality was very quiet and not very chatty which left us feeling a bit ‘unloved’ and rushed. I suspect the poor guy hasnt been given enough training or advice so could be unfair. The drinks were served as double measures (without asking) and an automatic tip was added. I’m not a fan of either of these.
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AMHR VIP
Philadelphia County21 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Service was awfully slow considering it wasn’t busy. Food was great though. It’s a beautiful place. Just couldn’t understand why we had to track down our server to order and to get the bill.
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3Dee
London22 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb, attentive and considerate service. Other positives includes: amicable and engaging staff, very pleasant background music. Oh and very good food. A great overall experience and highly recommended.
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CharlieW
London7 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Pleasant service and good food but an empty restaurant and no atmosphere
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HarrietO
London1 review
1.0
Dined on February 14, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I’ve already emailed you complaining. The food was terrible / inedible, service was slow, items were missing / late. The bread, olives and wine were great but that was all. Really disappointed in this meal, especially in regards to the price. I’ve never had such a disappointing meal at a restaurant and I’m expect in a full refund.
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StephW
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were super, had a great bottle of wine too. The interior is plush and it has all the makings of a wonderful venue but it was very quiet - surprising for a Thursday evening. Such a great location for theatre goers and after work drinks, worth checking out.
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Wilson
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good experience every time I go there and would recommend others
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ShereeE
London1 review
5.0
Dined on January 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were not disappointed with our choice of restaurant. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. The venue itself was so charming. Highly recommend dining here. It was a great way to spend our last night in London.
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42 Holborn is rated 4 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

42 Kingsway, London, England WC2B 6EY

Additional information

Neighborhood
Holborn
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.42holborn.com/
Phone number
020 7490 5525

42 Holborn

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Starters

Salmon Tartare£13.00

Bresaola & Rocket£12.00

Prawns & Gem Lettuce£11.00

Duck Caesar Salad£13.00

Burrata & Raspberry Gazpacho (V)£12.00

French Beans & Aubergine (VE)£11.00

Main Courses

Grilled Sirloin£30.00

Lamb Rump & Courgette£29.00

Grilled Octopus£28.00

Poached Cod & Clams£26.00

Artichokes & Peppers (VE)£20.00

Lentil Stew (VE)£20.00

Grilled Chicken Thigh£26.00

Sides

Chunky Fries£5.00

Steamed Tenderstem Broccoli£6.00

Baby Potatoes£6.00

Mixed Salad£5.00

Bar Menu

Bread & Olives£6.00

Fried Halloumi (V)£9.00

Mezze Selection (V)£10.00

Fried Baby Squid£10.00

Padrón Peppers (VE)£8.00

Desserts

Tiramisu£9.00

Pannacotta & Blackberry£9.00

Blueberry Crème Brûlée£9.00

Chocolate & Orange Tart (VE)£9.00

Mandarin Sorbet£8.00

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