The Shaws Booksellers, EC4 — Restaurant in London

We had the 3 course Christmas menu at Shaw's Booksellers for our work Christmas party. We ended up being a party of 35 and everyone was amazed at the quality of the food - several said it was the best meal they'd ever had for a Christmas party! Lots of quality options and decent options for vegetarians and vegans too - some non-veggies preferring the vegan options! Staff were really attentive and had prosecco waiting for us when we arrived. They even turned down the pub music for us when I was making an announcement to our area :)

I have to say also that Sidonie the manager is amazing!! She was so friendly, accommodating and easy to deal with, even when I had lots of questions about menu options etc. She's a star.

We are a charity and so did not have a large budget, and she was even willing to give us an incredibly generous discount that meant we could give our staff a meal they really deserve for the work they do all year round. This would not have be possible if it wasn't for her, and meant we could give everyone a really fab meal that everyone agreed felt really special.

If you're thinking of organising a group/work meal or party here, cannot recommend Sidonie and her team high...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Shaws Booksellers – A Hidden Gem with Exceptional Service

Had the pleasure of stopping in at The Shaws Booksellers and was genuinely impressed—not just by the inviting atmosphere but by the outstanding service from Lucy. From the moment we walked in, she made us feel welcome, anticipated our needs, and struck that perfect balance between professionalism and warmth.

It’s rare to find staff who genuinely elevate your entire experience, but Lucy did just that. Friendly, attentive, and full of personality—she’s a credit to the team.

We didn’t have any food but judging by the experience I would highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for great pub fare, cozy surroundings, and service that goes...

I originally found out about this pub after being stuck on a train out West a few years ago - one of my fellow commuters happened to be the pub manager.

I visited Shaw's recently and found it to be a lovely place - nicely tucked away in a great area of London, but still quite busy for midweek.

Beer selection great (I think I drank Hophead - maybe a guest ale - which is low percentage but high on flavour), and bar snacks delicious,especially the truffle / garlic chips which are dangerously addictive 😏. Was lovely to meet the manager too - well done Sidonie (apologies if I've spelt your name wrong) and...