Old China Hand
‘No ordinary pub’ reads the sign above the door. That’d be right. Old China Hand quirkily combines its Irish boozer past with its new Eastern personality in a combination of first-rate real ales and dim sum. Unusually served in fours for sharing, dumplings are masterfully made by Ngan Tung Cheung, a man well used to cooking for discerning diners having worked 14 years at the Dorchester’s Oriental restaurant. An eclectic wine list includes some excellent Asian wines, while the 50-odd beers and ciders come from all over the world. Smiley staff.
Average Price:£24 / €35 and under
Old China Hand Summary
Cuisine : Chinese Dim Sum Opening Times : Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm and 6pm - 10pm
Sat 6pm - 10pm Nearest Station : Farringdon Payment Options : All major cards accepted Average Price : £24 / €35 and under
Restaurant Group Information
Fantastic venue for up to 100 guests. Larger groups can hire entire ground floor; smaller ones of 25+ in the airy Skylight Room, or upstairs (a fab spot for karaoke parties). Dim sum menu perfectly suits cocktail receptions. Cask ales, gluten-free lager, stout and premium whiskies sold.
Signature dish: Deep-fried prawn balls.
Trivia fact: All major Sky and terrestrial TV sports matches are shown simultaneously on two big plasma screens.
Room Types
Main Restaurant
Seating 1 - 80
Standing 0 - 0
Exclusive hire of the restaurant
Seating 80 - 100
Standing 1 - 150
Private Room
Seating 1 - 25
Standing 1 - 40
