Cadet

Cadet is a North London treasure offering a distinctive blend of wine bar charm and refined, chef-led cooking within the leafy heart of Newington Green. Founded by the team behind Beattie & Roberts wine importers and charcutier George Jephson, Cadet operates as a cave-à-manger—a hybrid wine bar and kitchen that spotlights seasonal British ingredients through a French lens. Guests can enjoy the daily-changing blackboard menu while seated at rustic wooden counters beneath softly glowing lamps. With in-house charcuterie prepared by Jephson and an extensive natural wine list curated by Beattie & Roberts, the atmosphere is warm, considered, and unpretentiously elegant—a true neighbourhood favourite. At the helm of the kitchen is chef Jamie Smart, whose creative, ever-evolving menu has included dishes such as monkfish with carrots and imperial lemon, and celeriac with radicchio and hazelnut. The bar and kitchen operate from Tuesday through Sunday, with dinner served nightly and lunch available on weekends. The restaurant occasionally hosts collaborative events such as guest chef takeovers and winemaker evenings, enhancing its reputation as a standout in North London’s food and wine scene. Offering seasonal small plates, a thoughtfully curated natural wine selection, and a relaxed yet elevated setting, Cadet is ideal for casual fine dining and intimate evenings out.