The Malmaison family is a mini British chain making use of old spaces
such as a prison (the must-visit Oxford location), a former post
office, a railway station, and with a mostly French staff, mostly
imagines themselves as the sort of place Napoleon and Josephine might
have stayed (after Chateau de Malmaison?). We think it might be more
like the court versus the royalty though as this place is less
boutique and more a good selection for those who'd rather have a big
chain over a bed and breakfast, or more service than one could find at
a pub. The EC1 London location is ideal for those working with banks
in the City as it's walking distance into the City as well as right at
Barbican, though perhaps the least quirky of the range. Very fresh
nouvelle French food by chef John Woodward with seasonal delights such
as a truffle-happy menu and pea shoot salad makes this also a business
lunch destination.

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