Narrow, The

The evolution of Gordon Ramsay from chef to businessman, without losing his culinary roots, has been one of the more fascinating developments in the restaurant world during the last couple of decades. The Narrow, located in Limehouse, was formerly the residence of the dockmaster for Limehouse Basin. A house of some character, it has been sensitively converted, with much of the original retained. The ground floor accommodates the day to day business of eating and drinking and upstairs there's a handsome private dining room that comfortably seats 14.

Pressed ox tongue with capers and green tomato relish sets a convincing tone amongst the starters and a grilled pork chop served with spinach and cauliflower puree makes a wonderful main course. Amongst the puddings look for chocolate and hazelnut tart with crème fraîche and their selection of British cheeses is as interesting as one might expect from a place where standards are created, as well as maintained. The list of beers makes a day out for CAMRA enthusiasts obligatory.