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Name: Balls Brothers - Minster Exchange
Address: Mincing Lane, London, United Kingdom, EC3R 7PP
Telephone: 020 7283 2838
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 3.6

Balls Brothers - Minster Exchange

3.6 (12)

£25 and under

British

Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7PP

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Innovative

Situated in the heart of the City just off Mincing Lane, this striking bar and restaurant was refurbished in 2017 and is still a popular choice amongst the city crowd. Existing Balls Brothers’ customers will be delighted to know the venue still prides itself on providing company and industry leading lunches. The key difference comes post-5pm with the introduction of some great deals a premium happy hour and, of course, the grand transformation of the venue after its £100,000 refurbishment. The refurbishment sees a new, vibrant, and female-friendly take on Balls Brothers, creating an aspirational concept that customers will feel comfortable in from day through to night. Suitable for: Business lunches • Christmas parties • Client entertaining • Champagne and canapé receptions • Day delegate • Formal dining • Meetings • Networking events •

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 8:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
020 7283 2838
Website
http://www.ballsbrothers.co.uk/balls-brothers/minster-pavement
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7PP
Neighborhood
Fenchurch Street
Parking details
None

Homemade Soup of the Day£6.00
served with artisan baguette
Classic Prawn Cocktail£9.00
with spiced cocktail dressing and baby gem lettuce
Baked Goat's Cheese Crostini£7.50
with walnuts, beetroot and a honey dressing
Kings Cure Smoked Salmon£10.00
with caper & shallot dressing and wheat grain bread
Butternut Squash and Chestnut Risotto
garnished with sage and mascarpone
- Starter£8.00
- Main£14.00

Main Courses

35 Day-aged 8 oz. Rib Eye Steak£26.00
Ginger Pig 8 oz. Rib Eye served with roasted vine ripened cherry tomatoes and chips
Chargrilled Chicken Caesar Salad£13.00
with baby gem, Grana Padano and croutons
Chicken Schnitzel£14.00
with chips, dressed rocket and a garlic and herb butter
Butternut Squash and Chestnut Risotto£14.00
garnished with sage and mascarpone
Roasted Fennel and Cauliflower Steak£13.00
with creamed spinach, sultanas and pine nuts
Aromatic Slow Roast Pork Belly£17.50
Ginger Pig pork belly served with buttered mash potato, cabbage and bacon, cauliflower puree and a red wine jus
Sausages with Red Onion Gravy and Mash£14.00
Ginger Pig pork & cracked black pepper sausages served with red onion gravy and buttered mash potato
Beer Battered Haddock and Chips*£14.00
with crushed minted peas and tartare sauce
Chicken Burger in a Brioche Bun£12.50
with beef tomato, red onion, dill pickle and spiced tomato ketchup, served with chips (can be served bunless with a garden salad)
8 oz. Beef Burger in a Brioche Bun£14.00
Ginger Pig beef burger with beef tomato, red onion, dill pickle and spiced tomato ketchup served, with chips (can be served bunless with a garden salad)
Pan Roasted Salmon£16.00
with crab & avocado, potatoes and a lemon & mint dressing

Sides

Thick Cut Chips£4.50
Mini Cumberland Sausages*£6.50
with honey mustard glaze
1/2 Dozen Quails' Eggs£6.00
with sea salt
Green Beans£4.00
with a truffle flavored vinaigrette
Green Salad£4.00
Buttered Mash Potato£4.00
Baby Potatoes£4.00

Wine

All wines are available in 125ml glass size

White

Chardonnay, Short Mile Bay, Australia
- 175ml£6.20
- 250ml£8.10
- Bottle£22.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Son Excellence, France
- 175ml£7.45
- 250ml£9.75
- Bottle£26.50
Pinot Grigio, Vinuva Organic, Italy
- 175ml£7.60
- 250ml£9.90
- Bottle£27.00
Marsanne-Viognier, Rare Vineyards, France
- 175ml£7.70
- 250ml£10.10
- Bottle£27.50
Chenin Blanc, The Manor, South Africa
- 175ml£8.40
- 250ml£11.00
- Bottle£29.00
Picpoul de Pinet, Les Girelles, Jean-Luc Colombo, France
- 175ml£9.25
- 250ml£12.10
- Bottle£33.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Vidal, New Zealand
- 175ml£9.55
- 250ml£12.50
- Bottle£34.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, (9.5% ABV) New Zealand
- 175ml£9.55
- 250ml£12.50
- Bottle£34.00
Mâcon-Villages, Domaine de la Grange Magnien, Louis Jadot, France
- 175ml£9.55
- 250ml£12.50
- Bottle£34.00
Albariño, Pulpo, Pagos del Rey, Spain
- 175ml£9.70
- 250ml£12.65
- Bottle£34.50
Grenache Blanc-roussanne Vieilles Vignes, St Roch, France*
- 175ml£9.80
- 250ml£12.85
- Bottle£35.00
Gavi di Gavi, Enrico Serafino, Italy
- 175ml£11.20
- 250ml£14.70
- Bottle£39.00
Grüner Veltliner, Wogenrain, Soellner, Austria
- 175ml£11.35
- 250ml£14.85
- Bottle£40.50
Bacchus, Camel Valley, England
- Bottle£41.50
Sancerre, la Gravelière, Joseph Mellot, France
- Bottle£42.00
Carricante, Etna Bianco, Scalunera, Torre Mora, Italy
- Bottle£44.00
Godello, The Orange Republic, Casa Rojo, Spain
- Bottle£47.00
Chablis, Vignerons de Chablis, France
- Bottle£48.00
Riesling, St Hallet, Australia
- Bottle£51.50
Chardonnay, Sanford, Santa Barbara County, USA
- Bottle£55.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, New Zealand
- Bottle£60.00

Rosé

White Zinfandel, Wicked Lady, USA*
- 175ml£7.30
- 250ml£9.55
- Bottle£26.00
Pinot Grigio Rosato, Parini, Italy
- 175ml£7.60
- 250ml£9.90
- Bottle£27.00
Shiraz-Cinsault, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Château de Beaulieu, France*
- 175ml£9.00
- 250ml£11.75
- Bottle£32.00
Sancerre Rosé, Le Rabault, Joseph Mellot, France
- Bottle£42.00

Red

Shiraz, Short Mile Bay, Australia
- 175ml£6.20
- 250ml£8.10
- Bottle£22.00
Merlot, Altoritas, Chile
- 175ml£6.45
- 250ml£8.45
- Bottle£23.00
Carignan Vieilles Vignes, Rare Vineyards, France
- 175ml£8.00
- 250ml£10.45
- Bottle£28.50
Merlot-Cabernet Franc, Château Montcabrier, Bordeaux Supérieur, France
- 175ml£8.30
- 250ml£10.85
- Bottle£29.50
Cabernet Sauvignon, Errázuriz, Chile
- 175ml£8.40
- 250ml£11.00
- Bottle£30.00
Grenache, Boira Raimat, Spain
- 175ml£9.25
- 250ml£12.10
- Bottle£33.00
Shiraz-Grenache, Côtes du Rhône-Villages, Jean-Luc Colombo, France
- 175ml£9.25
- 250ml£12.10
- Bottle£33.00
Merlot-Corvina, Passori Rosso, Italy
- 175ml£9.55
- 250ml£12.50
- Bottle£34.00
Gamay, Brouilly, Château de Corcelles, France
- 175ml£10.50
- 250ml£13.75
- Bottle£37.50
Pinot Noir, Waipara Hills, New Zealand
- 175ml£10.65
- 250ml£13.95
- Bottle£38.00
Malbec, Barrel Selection, Bodegas Salentein, Argentina
- 175ml£10.80
- 250ml£14.15
- Bottle£38.50
Merlot, Châteaux Lyonnat, France*
- 175ml£10.95
- 250ml£14.30
- Bottle£39.00
- Magnum£66.00
Nerello Mascalese, Etna Rosso, Scalunera, Torre Mora, Italy
- 175ml£11.35
- 250ml£14.85
- Bottle£40.50
Pinot Noir, Bourgogne, Louis Jadot, France
- 175ml£11.50
- 250ml£15.05
- Bottle£41.00
Tempranillo, Don Jacobo Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Corral, Spain
- 175ml£11.80
- 250ml£15.40
- Bottle£42.00
Grenache, les Mains sur les Hanches, Sainte Marie des Crozes, France
- 175ml£12.05
- 250ml£15.80
- Bottle£43.00
Tempranillo Crianza, Celeste, Torres, Spain
- 175ml£12.35
- 250ml£16.15
- Bottle£44.00
Monastrell, Macho Man, Casa Rojo, Spain
- Bottle£49.00
Nebbiolo, Barolo, Enrico Serafino, Italy
- Bottle£52.00
Tempranillo, Don Jacobo Gran Reserva, Bodegas Corral, Spain
- Bottle£54.00
Grenache, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos de L'Oratoire des Papes, Ogier, France
- Bottle£57.00
Cabernet Sauvignan-Cinsault-Carignan, Château Musar, Lebanon
- Bottle£63.00
Sangiovese, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, la Prima, Castello Vicchiomaggio, Italy
- Bottle£69.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Château Durfort-vivens, 2éme, Cru Classé, Margaux, France
- Bottle£90.50

What 12 people are saying

Balls Brothers - Minster Exchange reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6

3.6 based on all time ratings

3.4Food
3.7Service
3.3Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

12 Reviews

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GeorgiaD VIP
London7 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 18, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I visited Balls Brothers - Minister Exchange last week. The food was great and on the whole it was a good experience. The only negative comments I have is that when I arrived, the member of staff who greeted me didn't have a record of my booking; luckily there was a table left but it was in a really loud corner and I couldn't really hear my friend. Overall, a good experience and I would visit again
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Lane
London92 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 26, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Have been to this restaurant before. Good atmosphere for a business lunch. Really enjoyed the salmon, for the second time. Service was very good.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
3.0
Dined on October 26, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The menu wasn't what I saw on the website, I had fish and chips, didn't like the mushy peas, the chips were too salty, the fish was good, just too big for me.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was great, OpenTable weren't. Not for the first time, the restaurant had no record of my booking via OpenTable but luckily managed to fit us in. Very embarrassing as this was a lunch with a client and I'm disinclined to use OpenTable again as a result.
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JimmyC2808
London30 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 18, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A City stalwart. Perfect for all business lunches and also private functions with a personal touch. Great service provided by Magnus and his team.
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ManuelL
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good place to go to for a business lunch as tables are just far enough from each other to speak freely.
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TimB
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 18, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Booked here for a business lunch, booked online but they had no record of my booking when I arrived, but they weren't too busy so had a table free in the restaurant which they let us have, next time I'd book outside on the covered terrace.
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Carlj
London2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 2, 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We arrive for dinner to discover that this venue does not serve food on Friday nights, despite the booking being accepted on open table
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ricjar
London28 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Not too busy for a Friday lunch, but that meant the specials list was extensive. We didn't hurry and it was a bit disappointing when staff started to clear tables and chairs away around us.
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HEBS
London20 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 11, 2012
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nice food in a nice location - good attention paid to us by waiters.
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Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7PP

Additional information

Neighborhood
Fenchurch Street
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 8:00 am–12:00 am
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://www.ballsbrothers.co.uk/balls-brothers/minster-pavement
Phone number
020 7283 2838

Balls Brothers - Minster Exchange

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Starters

Homemade Soup of the Day£6.00

Classic Prawn Cocktail£9.00

Baked Goat's Cheese Crostini£7.50

Kings Cure Smoked Salmon£10.00

Butternut Squash and Chestnut Risotto

Main Courses

35 Day-aged 8 oz. Rib Eye Steak£26.00

Chargrilled Chicken Caesar Salad£13.00

Chicken Schnitzel£14.00

Butternut Squash and Chestnut Risotto£14.00

Roasted Fennel and Cauliflower Steak£13.00

Aromatic Slow Roast Pork Belly£17.50

Sausages with Red Onion Gravy and Mash£14.00

Beer Battered Haddock and Chips*£14.00

Chicken Burger in a Brioche Bun£12.50

8 oz. Beef Burger in a Brioche Bun£14.00

Pan Roasted Salmon£16.00

Sides

Thick Cut Chips£4.50

Mini Cumberland Sausages*£6.50

1/2 Dozen Quails' Eggs£6.00

Green Beans£4.00

Green Salad£4.00

Buttered Mash Potato£4.00

Baby Potatoes£4.00

Wine

White

Chardonnay, Short Mile Bay, Australia

Sauvignon Blanc, Son Excellence, France

Pinot Grigio, Vinuva Organic, Italy

Marsanne-Viognier, Rare Vineyards, France

Chenin Blanc, The Manor, South Africa

Picpoul de Pinet, Les Girelles, Jean-Luc Colombo, France

Sauvignon Blanc, Vidal, New Zealand

Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, (9.5% ABV) New Zealand

Mâcon-Villages, Domaine de la Grange Magnien, Louis Jadot, France

Albariño, Pulpo, Pagos del Rey, Spain

Grenache Blanc-roussanne Vieilles Vignes, St Roch, France*

Gavi di Gavi, Enrico Serafino, Italy

Grüner Veltliner, Wogenrain, Soellner, Austria

Bacchus, Camel Valley, England

Sancerre, la Gravelière, Joseph Mellot, France

Carricante, Etna Bianco, Scalunera, Torre Mora, Italy

Godello, The Orange Republic, Casa Rojo, Spain

Chablis, Vignerons de Chablis, France

Riesling, St Hallet, Australia

Chardonnay, Sanford, Santa Barbara County, USA

Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, New Zealand

Rosé

White Zinfandel, Wicked Lady, USA*

Pinot Grigio Rosato, Parini, Italy

Shiraz-Cinsault, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Château de Beaulieu, France*

Sancerre Rosé, Le Rabault, Joseph Mellot, France

Red

Shiraz, Short Mile Bay, Australia

Merlot, Altoritas, Chile

Carignan Vieilles Vignes, Rare Vineyards, France

Merlot-Cabernet Franc, Château Montcabrier, Bordeaux Supérieur, France

Cabernet Sauvignon, Errázuriz, Chile

Grenache, Boira Raimat, Spain

Shiraz-Grenache, Côtes du Rhône-Villages, Jean-Luc Colombo, France

Merlot-Corvina, Passori Rosso, Italy

Gamay, Brouilly, Château de Corcelles, France

Pinot Noir, Waipara Hills, New Zealand

Malbec, Barrel Selection, Bodegas Salentein, Argentina

Merlot, Châteaux Lyonnat, France*

Nerello Mascalese, Etna Rosso, Scalunera, Torre Mora, Italy

Pinot Noir, Bourgogne, Louis Jadot, France

Tempranillo, Don Jacobo Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Corral, Spain

Grenache, les Mains sur les Hanches, Sainte Marie des Crozes, France

Tempranillo Crianza, Celeste, Torres, Spain

Monastrell, Macho Man, Casa Rojo, Spain

Nebbiolo, Barolo, Enrico Serafino, Italy

Tempranillo, Don Jacobo Gran Reserva, Bodegas Corral, Spain