The Mal Brasserie is one of the best places to eat in Clerkenwell, providing tried and tested Malmaison favourites including foie gras, rabbit a la moutarde and chocolate fondant. The restaurant also provides a ‘homegrown and local’ selection with locally produced seafood, pork and even beer. All this fine dining takes place in the vaults of the original building, an intimate area furnished with velvets and silks. The hotel also offers two private dining spaces.

The Mal Bar is one of Clerkenwell’s coolest bars, popular with residents of the hotel and also with non-residents keen to join in with the chilled out, cosmopolitan atmosphere. The contemporary décor is striking; burgundy tones, moody lighting and a zinc-topped bar give the bar a unique and inviting ambience. Call in for a light lunch and a daytime coffee while surfing the net on the fast wireless connection. At night the bar offers an extensive and eclectic wine list and popular cocktails.