It’s a good feeling when you revisit a place you already like a lot to find it’s even better than you remembered. That was the case when I recently paid a repeat visit to The World’s End Market in Chelsea.
The menu’s still great. I loved my starter course of charred Octopus, eggplant puree, chorizo oil, and creamy feta cheese (£9.50), while sharing the cote de boeuf for two served medium rare with salad, choice of fries or mash and choice of sauce (I liked the Bearnaise) was a indulgent treat (around £65, but check to see if it’s still available. I don’t see it on the most recent online menu).
I was too full for dessert but enjoyed a cocktail or two from the new drinks list. I especially liked the La Luisiane (Bourbon, Benedictine, absinthe, and sweet vermouth, £9) and found the house Old Fashioned (made with Bulliet) to be as good as any in town (and considerably better than most).
And that leads this review to what makes the place better than before. There’s a new upstairs Old Fashioned Bar with an extensive selection of premium whiskeys and barrel aged cocktails. Keep your eyes out for the bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 Year Old Bourbon and make nice with your bartender (they don’t take off the shelf for anybody).
The World’s End Market is located at 459 King’s Road, SW10 0LR. Find out more at theworldsendmarket.com.
