The Mercer - The City, London

The Mercer resides in the beating heart of the financial district on Threadneedle Street, which would probably be considered its aorta, and reflects the City's attitude. The restaurant resembles a black tie event, all black and white formality, with a brass handrail running along the banquette giving it a slick American brasserie feel. Power meals abound with high-powered breakfasts and brunches and traditionally British dinners and lunches. The menu proffers patrons delicious dishes like calf's liver with bacon, bubble and squeak, The Mercer beef flank pie served with an oyster and a haunch of venison so delicious that it would make Bambi hungry. They also have an enomatic wine preserver so you can order whatever vino your heart desires by the glass. The Mercer exudes gentility and sophistication, great for business lunches.