Urban Leisure Group has opened its seventh site: the two-floor all day restaurant and bar Ask For Janice (formerly Kench and Bibsey), which is located on 50-52 Long Lane overlooking London’s Smithfield Market.
The 2100 square ft site comprises a basement bar for 40 covers and a double-fronted ground floor for 75 covers with a mix of classroom and industrial décor, reclaimed wood and vintage tiling. A key feature, as with all Urban Leisure Group venues, is a varied selection of contemporary art including an original Damien Hirst print, as well as a double wall commission by Kid Acne.
Open Monday to Friday, breakfast will be served from 7.30am from an open plan kitchen with a takeaway pastry and sandwich offering for passing trade. There will be a strong focus on artisan coffee from Coleman Coffee Roasters, a small batch coffee roaster in southeast London.
Executive Chef James Browne has created an all day menu of small and large plates as well as sharing platters. Particular attention is given to the drinks offering, with over 45 London gins, 50 craft beers and 20 wines by the glass.
Hezi Yechiel, Director of Urban Leisure Group said: “We are very excited to be joining some amazing operators in this great part of London and hope the locals will appreciate the efforts we make in everything we do.”
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