The Stockpot is a traditional brasserie serving typical English and Italian fodder at decent prices. Situated at Soho’s centre on Old Compton Street, it attracts a mixed clientele, from arty types and pre-theatre diners to local traders and pensioners after a good feed. Here you’ll find generous portions of simple and homey food, cheerful décor, slightly cramped seating and welcoming staff. There’s plenty of character and due to its bargain prices, the place is always bustling.

Price examples (January 2008)

There

's a standard menu as well as a handwritten, daily changing selection of starters, mains and deserts.

Leek and potato soup: £1.65
Three colour salad: £2.45
Spaghetti Bolognese: £4.20
Sausages, baked beans, mashed potato & onion sauce: £4.40
Chicken Bombay & rice: £4.95
Grilled liver & bacon: £5.30
Pancakes with bananas & chocolate sauce: £2.50

Where is the restaurant?

The Stockpot is at 18 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4JL. Leicester Square, Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road tube stations are nearby.