Situated in the bustling surroundings of Islington’s Chapel Market, Mercer & Co is a new Salt Beef Bar & Canteen officially launching on Monday 3rd April 2017, serving up the best salt beef and cocktails in the area. A contemporary lunch spot by day, serving delicious homemade salt-beef bagels, sandwiches and hot eats, Mercer & Co will also offer creative cocktails and locally sourced beers in the evening.
Mercer & Co is the brainchild of Alex Foley who has lived in Islington for nearly twenty years, and whose previous project included nearby The Chapel Bar. Responding to the area’s growing demand for street food, Alex is using his knowledge of the Islington community, along with passion for salt beef, to provide locals with the best in the area.
With an inside capacity of 20, and an outside seating area of 16, the independent venue is open seven days a week and has a simple, contemporary interior that makes use of recycled materials. Large wooden wicker lights hang over the tables, and sliding glass doors contribute to an airy, open plan layout; perfect for warmer sunny days.
The food menu centres on homemade breakfast and lunch items, with the focus being mouth-watering salt beef. The salt beef, which is all made in-house from raw brisket-to-counter by Alex according to his own special recipe, will be the centre of attention, served up in juicy, succulent quantities on a carving board. For those in a hurry, a special Grab-and-Go window will serve up everything from pastries and gluten free lemon polenta cake, to breakfast rolls and vegan salads.
The diverse drinks menu offers a variety of delicious healthy smoothies, alongside indulgent milkshakes by day, and an innovative cocktail menu by night. Each of the fives cocktails, are made with a method of cold brew infusion and glass aging, and are based on much-loved classics which have been given a Mercer & Co twist.
Mercer & Co has all the qualities to become London’s new favourite Salt Beef hot-spot; a venue which encompasses flavoursome food and creative cocktails in one of the Capital’s few remaining untouched locations.