The Barre

About The Barre

The Barre tucks beneath the English National Ballet School on City Island, where floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the River Lea and ballet dancers drift past mid-practice. The Barre Breakfast elevates the full English with espresso-glazed bacon that repeatedly wins converts, served alongside perfectly scrambled eggs and ingredients chosen for flavour as much as presentation. American pancakes come fluffy and light, the avocado toast lands on excellent sourdough, and the mushroom on toast earns regular shout-outs. The coffee is great, with lots of vegetarian options, fresh pastries and cakes. Reviewers praise staff member Lewis for recommendations and attentive table service. Highchairs available, buggy-friendly through the ballet building entrance, and outdoor seating on the square when weather permits. Prices hover around £20 for two mains and coffees—worth booking before pastries sell out.

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