Brigadiers

Brigadiers occupies a striking underground space in Bloomberg Arcade in the City of London, run by JKS Restaurants around the theme of an Indian army mess hall, complete with regimental memorabilia, dark wood, and leather furnishings that recreate the atmosphere of an officers' club. The kitchen focuses on tandoor and open-fire cooking drawn from across the Indian subcontinent's barbecue traditions, with a lamb chop seasoned with ajwain and dried mango as one of its most ordered dishes, alongside a dal makhani slow-cooked overnight to build the dish's characteristic richness. A gunpowder potato finished with coconut and mint offers a lighter, vegetarian option among a menu otherwise built around grilled and smoked meats. Beyond the food, Brigadiers has developed one of London's more serious whisky collections, paired with a cocktail list that leans on Indian spices and techniques, making the bar a destination in its own right, particularly for pre- or post-dinner drinks. The tandoor ovens are visible from parts of the dining room, letting diners watch skewers and breads cook over the open flame. The dining room's scale — considerably larger than most of JKS's other restaurants — allows for a livelier, club-like atmosphere with several distinct seating areas, from bar stools near the grill to more formal dining tables further back. Reservations are recommended, particularly for dinner and weekend evenings, given the restaurant's popularity with the City of London's after-work crowd, though the bar area sometimes has space for walk-ins. Its location in Bloomberg Arcade places it close to St Paul's Cathedral and the Guildhall, making it a popular choice for both business dinners and visitors exploring the historic City of London.