Connoisseur Food and Drink writer Sharna Heir escapes to the Med on her lunchbreak to try out the Reebok Bar & Restaurant.

Situated in the heart of London’s corporate district, with stunning skyscraper views over Canada Square (which are, unfortunately, less enjoyable when coupled with gloomy, grey skies), you’ll find the Reebok Bar & Restaurant. The lively atmosphere is perfect for a chatty lunchbreak, while the spacious surroundings provide just the right balance for both casual, intimate get-togethers and professional corporate meetings.

Our waiter recommended we sample a beverage from the fresh juice menu, a suggestion we were most happy to accommodate. With a sweet kick and fresh flavour, I opted for the orange, strawberry and banana juice, while my partner selected fiery ginger, carrot and apple. Generous in size, diners could even choose to share one serving, especially if you
are like me and are prone to getting full rather swiftly.

The menu offers a wide selection of both light and healthy meals as well as more filling dishes, all reasonably priced

With an exciting selection of Mediterranean-inspired dishes and wines to choose from, I was spoilt for choice, my indecisiveness getting the better of me. To start, I kept it simple with a classic tricolore salad; fresh avocado, juicy red tomatoes and creamy buffalo mozzarella, while my companion chose pan-fried tiger prawns with a smoked red pepper
mayonnaise. After a little deliberation between the pan-baked cod with chorizo and cumin casserole, and papadelle with smoked chicken, sundried tomatoes and black olive tapenade, I decided to go for the latter, while my guest chose monkfish with lobster bisque. With a smoky and vibrant flavour, mine was more than just a simple pasta dish, but still,
fairly heavy on the carbs for lunchtime.

The traditional Italian fare was complemented well by a glass of light fruity Gavi – recommended by the hospitable waiter. Make sure to leave room for the delightful raspberry and apple crumble, topped with vanilla pod ice cream (bearing in mind, of course, the close proximity of the Reebok Gym, which is ideal for working off the pasta).

The menu offers a wide selection of both light and healthy meals as well as more filling dishes, all reasonably priced; it’s possible to be easily and happily well-fed for under £30.

Whether for a light lunch, a three-course feast, or maybe just a fruit smoothie, the Reebok Bar & Restaurant can certainly satisfy your yearnings with its Spanish inspired cuisine, the quick service leaving little in the way of lunch-hour time-keeping qualms.