Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. South West London
  5. Brixton
The Shrub and Shutter, London,

The Shrub and Shutter

4.4
4.4
85 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British
336 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8QH

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
The Shrub & Shutter is a contemporary British restaurant and cocktail bar serving bar snacks, a la carte, daily specials, experimental cocktails and a small wine and beer list.
Pop-up chef duo 'Boustead and Bidois' head up the kitchen with a menu of
modern British dishes made using seasonal produce, teamed with some Shrub style cocktail pairings.

Please note we take Opentable reservations for dinner bookings only. Should you wish to reserve a table for drinks pease call the restaurant directly to check availability. 020 7326 0643

For large booking set menu is available on request.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?
Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Tuesday - Saturday: 5pm - late
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    No hire charge, however minimum spends apply. 2 rooms available: For dinner our backroom (restaurant) seats up to 40 guests for dinner, or a standing party of up to 100. (canapés option available)Our front room (bar) capacity is 20 standing (drinks only) Whole venue hire is also available.
  • Neighborhood
    Brixton
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brixton train and underground station (7 min walk)Loughborough Junction Train station. (5 min walk)Served by buses 35 / 45 and 345 to Gresham Road.
  • Entertainment
    Live music once a month. See website for details.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Late Night

What 85 people are saying

The Shrub and Shutter reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

85 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Reviewed on June 10, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    We came for a birthday celebration and were assigned to table in the back where they also serve food. We were about eight people and all had drinks when a man with a strong French accent referring to himself as the manager, said we had to leave the table. He said it was reserved and the guests would come soon and we responded that that was fine as we were heading elsewhere shortly. He did not accept that for an answer and he kept repeating that we had to leave in the next 20 minutes. The whole thing escalated and at one point, he was shouting at us – threatening to kick us out. He was rude and the whole group felt it was a very was very unpleasant experience. Definitely, not something you would expect in a service establishment. We finished our drinks and paid but by the time we left, the guests had not yet arrived. I would not recommend this place unless you are up for a public shaming from the manager. Shame since the waiters were friendly and helpful and drinks were nice.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Elias

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on November 24, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Really unpleasant experience. Booked a table for 22.30pm to dine, was told on arrival that the kitchen closes soon so we had to be quick to make a choice. Felt pressured to pick the sharing menu, which was overpriced and nothing special. Cocktails are also extremely overpriced for mainly just large chunks of ice, all the pretentious bells and whistles but not as good as you'd expect for £12 a time. The waitress was lovely but given the overall experience we didn't tip, the service charge was enough on top of the already ridiculous bill. Won't be going back.

    Is this helpful?

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Berkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 23, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was super friendly and had great knowledge of the menu.

    Is this helpful?

  4. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 21, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly excellent, a gem of a find and will definitely be back!

    Is this helpful?

  5. CharlieB VIP

    Denver24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 16, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous place. Love it.

    Is this helpful?

  6. LondonGobbler VIP

    London29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Yet another fantastic meal and even better cocktails at the Shrub and Shutter, this place never fails to impress.

    Is this helpful?

  7. duffmcgruff

    London23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday treat, and treat it was! Awesome!

    Is this helpful?

  8. BlueBike

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 8, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great cocktails and the menu offers great value and is also delicious!

    Is this helpful?

  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 19, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wanted to try something different for a girls night out and this cosy spot more than provided ! Staff couldn't be more helpful navigating the amazing & extensive cocktail menu. The sharing menu was fantastic and we couldn't finish all 3 courses between us. Definitely a find!

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 2, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place to eat! Very different from most places with a welcoming laid back environment. Incredible cocktails and even better food. Not to be missed.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Shrub and Shutter is rated 4.4 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?
Claim this listing
Google Map for The Shrub and Shutter

336 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8QH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Brixton
  • Hours of operation
    Tuesday - Saturday: 5pm - late
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brixton train and underground station (7 min walk)Loughborough Junction Train station. (5 min walk)Served by buses 35 / 45 and 345 to Gresham Road.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music once a month. See website for details.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Late Night
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    No hire charge, however minimum spends apply. 2 rooms available: For dinner our backroom (restaurant) seats up to 40 guests for dinner, or a standing party of up to 100. (canapés option available)Our front room (bar) capacity is 20 standing (drinks only) Whole venue hire is also available.
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo