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Nestled in the vibrant heart of London at 32 Rivington Street, Tramshed stands out as a culinary landmark that masterfully blends art, history, and exceptional British cuisine. This restaurant is renowned for its striking Damien Hirst art installations, including a full-sized cow and rooster suspended in a tank of formaldehyde, which serve as a captivating centerpiece. The moment you step inside, you're transported into a modernized farm-inspired space that exudes both grandeur and a touch of eccentricity.

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Possibly one of the best meals we had in London. Came here specifically to see Damien Hirst's art

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We came in with a group of eight and were delighted by both the food and the service. Place is a little tight and if you're not into some loud decorations and a vibrant ambience, maybe not the place for you, but for us it was exactly what we wanted.

Went with the whole fried chicken and stuffing and was not disappointed. Chicken was cooked perfectly and stuffing was luscious and delicious. Could have actually used a bit more of it.

Burger with egg was also well regarded from the other side of the table - definitely couldn't get a bite of that.

They were super nice and even had the bar make some iced tea for me - not a London traditional beverage.

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Let's start with the fact that there's a chicken riding a cow (ask one of the servers about the cow's name - apparently she had a lovely life) suspended in a massive tank of tranquil, turquoise formaldehyde... right in the centre of the dining room. I mean... how often do you get to have a meal whilst seated under gallons and gallons of preservative/carcinogen? It's truly a sight to behold.

Beyond the kitchy décor, Tramshed, as a venue, is massively open and airy and somewhat reminiscent of a Victorian market hall. Offering both small two-tops and massive communal tables, it would be a decent spot for a casual dinner date or a group gathering. I think they may also have a private space in the back - we did see a bottle of Kahlúa and two glasses get whisked off in that general direction.

I was quite grateful to end up being seated at the bar (as is my wont). Not only can you get the full dining menu there, it was a grand opportunity to watch the bartenders in action. Since I'd read about Tramshed in CLASS Magazine, I was really there to have a tipple or two. Full marks for a well-done negroni - it's the first time I can recall having one served with balled ice (a la certain sazeracs). The house cocktail I sampled later on, the Dizzee Marmalade featuring rye and tea ended up being a bit sweeter than I'd normally take my drinks, yet appreciably well-balanced. Whoever's behind their cocktail program has solid chops.

And as far as the food goes, it's quite simple: chicken or steak (as indicated by their website URL) and various salads and sides. I especially liked the heritage tomato salad, but I'm a sucker for a simple, refreshing nightshade. Ask me about the heirloom tomato stand at a wedding I attended last year. I still can't get over it. 

And the chicken is truly an awe-inspiring visual when it's delivered. If you're fond of phoenix claws (fong dzua), you won't want to miss out. Crispy, flavourful skin coated tender, juicy meat which you carve yourself. Conveniently, a spoon is provided so you can drizzle drippings all over your meat as well. And as if that wasn't gluttonous enough, the bowl of chips that came with our bird was enough to defeat two hearty eaters.

Whilst I'm not sure that I'd be able to have meat and potatoes served as simply as Tramshed's more than once or twice a month, I fully appreciate that it's a clever concept. I'd certainly take tourists here for some brilliant British fare. I -would- come back again and again for those bar bites and drinks, though. It'll be interesting to compare against Hawksmoor's new bar in Spitalfields - anyone want to research with me?

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There's a real full-sized cow, with a rooster on its back, suspended above the dining room. If this is what you're looking for in a dining experience, then this Hix restaurant will deliver for you.

Don't worry; the cow and rooster aren't alive. It's a Damien Hirst piece, a fitting ode to this steak and chicken restaurant. It seems morbid, but it's really awesome (kind of like their chicken presentation.)

This is one of three memorable things about this restaurant that will stick with me. Another being the chicken itself.

I love Yorkshire pudding and ordered theirs served with the whipped chicken livers. When it arrived, it looked really really dark for Yorkshire pudding - and was impressively shaped like a hatbox. Once I broke  it open, it was fine -- just crisper than I'm used to. 

To accompany the chicken, we had the mushrooms and the creamed spinach. My guy loved the spinach but I found both too salty for me. Memorable thing #2 arrived with the sides: the chicken.

It's served whole and upside down on a spit, its little feet still intact and looking DELICIOUS. The server cuts off the feet and I volunteer my plate up. Great flavoring (salty) and crispy! I had to tap out early on the rest of chicken and french fries due to the salt but what I ate was good. 

Then comes memorable thing #3. The server brings out a steak to carve at the table next to us. He's slicing the steak and whoopsie daisy! the steak piece falls on the floor. Not missing a beat, the floor manager arrives and calmly says, "Another steak will be brought out to you shortly. Medium-rare, right?" It was pretty classy how it was handled; no panic, no fingerpointing at the server -- so great. 

The pair at the table are not bothered in the slightest. A second steak arrives and though they fight the good fight, soon the gentleman said to us, "We are stuffed! Would you like this piece of steak?" He hands my husband a huge chunk of steak, which my husband tries to politely decline, but I can see his mouth watering. The man insists and we end up talking with them throughout the meal. A common theme in London, which I sorely miss already.

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You guys is that REALLY a real cow and chicken in the middle of the restaurant? Like, for real? 

So when you walk in the entire place is impressive. It's a massive modernized farm looking room with a huge giant aquarium looking thing with a cow and chicken. BUT IS IT REAL? I don't know. Probably. Whatever. 

So, we came here with friends because they wanted to and yes we're vegetarian so sadly I can only speak for the vegetarian food, but HEY! We were pretty impressed that they offered another menu for us. But you have to ask for it. 

The butternut squash and sweet potato curry is very good with warm basmati rice and fried onions. Very good. The fries are also addicting and they give you multiple dipping options (but the portions are small so ask for extra!). Husband got the aubergine burger which was also nice. All of our friends go the steak which they said was good. 

The service was excellent and very understanding because we had one person in the party who kept disappearing so it was throwing off the ordering process. They were really accommodating though and awesome.

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Having come here for dinner on an occasion for a work meeting, I really enjoyed the experience having not known what to expect! We firstly had some lovely Portuguese red wine which was lovely and smooth and very drinkable! In regards to the food, the 4 of us had 2 large steaks between us, which when described to us I thought "We probably need one each really"...however was I sooo wrong :)
They were huge and we just about got through them both between us, with sides on top too. I enjoyed it immensely and the artwork and large cow hovering above  just added to a very different experience. I would love to go back again - very soon :)

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Excellent service beautiful Decor and the food was amazing . Just stopped in for a quick bite and I'm from California and it's hard to
Find someone to make me a lemon drop and they make the best in town . Thanks

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I finally feel qualified to give a review on Tramshed. After 3 dining experiences. 

First: stopped in for lunch a few months ago. Had the chicken over salad + a latte to cap it. All in all, a solid lunch, likely 3.5 stars. No complaints. 

Second: An all-out steak fest with a gal pal Wednesday night no reservations 7pm, seated at the bar, hot French waiter, lots of red wine, onion rings, garlic mushrooms, the works. 5 stars. Not only no complaints, ONLY RAVES. Raves from the rooftop. Raves that are heard by the chicken and the cow riding in the aquarium du fromeldahyde. 

Third: Dinner with another couple, Friday night 9pm. Busy. Round of cocktails (Twitter & Biste recommended), all seems to be going well, then service goes way south, way fast. Food is lovely. Garlic mushrooms make a command appearance, whole chicken, whole steak, leeks (great!) plus salad. Great place to share the larger portions. Plus desserts. The apple pie is the clear winner, the dark chocolate mousse even a bit too rich for my blood -- the blood of a chocolate loving madame. 3 stars. Don't ask for an Irish coffee. Ever. 

So I think we even out at 4 stars, solid. It's a great place. You'll likely need a reservation any time you wish to come, maybe except lunch (where they have a good set menu if you like). The service can be hit or miss. The food is basic in variety, but done well. There are many variations on chicken and steak. The sides are top notch, those garlic mushrooms make me sing in my sleep. 

It's a big, impressive space. 

I'll come back.

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I had bookmarked this place so we decided to try it out  with no reservation on a Saturday night. Friendly welcome at the desk and they managed to squeeze us in sitting at the bar straightaway.

The place itself is pretty big, packed and a bit of a destination place to go to. I like the semi industrial interior , the old tramshed. There's a huge Damian Hirst cow in a tank (God, yet another one) with a chicken on top of the cow. Oh, I get it... 'Cock and Bull'. Cleary they paid a lot for this centrepiece since it's the focal point of the restaurant. I veer between quite liking it and finding it irritating. At least it fit with the whole macho concept.

Anyhow the food...
It's the simple menu concept:
Chicken or steak with one or two variants and sides.

I ordered the spring chicken and chips for one and my partner a beef salad (probably not the best choice).

The chicken came, famously, with feet attached sticking up in the air, rotisserie cooked and was great. Juicy and tender and with some stuffing inside and a tasty jus / gravy underneath, perfect for dipping the chips into. I quickly realised that there was no other way than to pull the tender chicken apart by hand bit by bit and savour the tasty meat and suck out the juices.

Didn't have time to sample the desserts - looked good though.

A select range of decent chilled beers on offer as well as wine and an interesting looking cocktail list which I will try next time.

Service was excellent and friendly and hit just the right pitch.
Good value too.

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My experience was disappointing at Tramshed. They put on a show that unfortunately, in the end, doesn't deliver. Their space is set up to accommodate large groups well. What I liked the most was the impressive cow and rooster forever preserved in a large tank of formaldehyde at the center of the restaurant.  I will definitely never see something like that again!  The rest of the experience was downhill from there.  The service was incredibly slow for lunch even though the restaurant was almost empty.  We even had a set menu for our group. One bonus is that they do have gluten-free options - even Yorkshire pudding (although it was a bit dry).  The chicken is served with the feet on and thankfully carved by the server.  The food was OK.  Overall bland and lacking in flavor.  The food was not even presented or plated well.  The second best part of our experience was the delicious dark chocolate mousse, which unfortunately was served in piles on parchment paper. While it looked like something undesirable, it tasted incredible.

Tramshed London: Unique British Steak & Chicken Experience Near Shoreditch

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Explore Tramshed, a vibrant London restaurant renowned for its unique combination of British steak and chicken dishes set within an artful, modern space.

Discover a menu full of hearty British classics, from succulent steaks to perfectly roasted chicken, complemented by inventive sides and fresh salads.

Enjoy a feast for the senses with Damien Hirst's striking art installations, including the famous formaldehyde-preserved cow and rooster, as you indulge in British steak and poultry favorites.

Discover Tramshed in London’s Londonderry! Savor innovative bites in a vibrant setting. Book now to experience this must-visit culinary hotspot.

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