London City – Restaurants

Members and visitors are encouraged to patronise these restaurants, you will be assured of a good welcome and great food. When you do so, please let the staff know that you are a member of the Chaîne, or if a visitor, that you found them through the Bailliage de Grande Bretagne website.

Coq d’Argent

Perched on the roof of No.1 Poultry, with views over the famous Square Mile, the elegant eatery Coq d’Argent offers diners the finest French cuisine in the most lavish of surroundings, with one of the most remarkable roof gardens in London.

Only the finest ingredients will do for Head Chef, Mickael Weiss. His menu of regional French dishes, including traditional favourites like Coq au Vin and Châteaubriand, complement the extravagant surroundings perfectly. While the à la carte menu changes every six weeks or so, inspired by the changing seasons and the freshest produce available.

For a more relaxed and less formal occasion, the Sunday jazz lunch has a friendly buzz about it and is the perfect place to while away a lazy Sunday afternoon.

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Address
1 Poultry, London
EC2R 8EJ
Contact Mickael Weiss
Telephone 020 7395 5000
Email mandsweiss@googlemail.com
Website http://www.coqdargent.co.uk

Crowne Plaza London St James & 51 Buckingham Gate

Owned and managed by Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces and just a three minutes walk from Buckingham Palace, Crowne Plaza London-St. James combines supremely comfortable accommodation of 342 individually decorated rooms including 21 suites with the latest facilities and superb cuisine. Behind the Victorian façade, guests will discover elegant guestrooms and an award-winning courtyard garden.

More than just a five star hotel, 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences, situated in the heart of Westminster, central London, comprises a total of 86 luxury suites and serviced apartments offering the best in contemporary design and comfort.

Bistro 51 has a fresh new look for 2010. Soft furnishings and warm colours, with a sumptuous new menu boasting Smoked Ham & Rabbit Terrine, Confit of Duck with Figs and Coconut Bread & Butter Pudding. All produce is locally sourced using the freshest seasonal ingredients selected by Executive Head Chef Brian Henry. The team have created a warming menu to delight all diners.

This Summer the Courtyard at 51 has transformed. More food, more flowers, more afternoon tea, summer cocktails and most importantly, more people. Come and enjoy the tranquil and secluded Courtyard Garden with a delicious BBQ available all summer. From delicious tuna steaks, and light salads to indulgent afternoon teas and summer cocktails, the Courtyard at 51 is the perfect hideaway from the hustle and bustle of London. Themed menus based on events in the capital taking place throughout the summer months.

At Hamptons you can savour one of Britain’s most famous traditions, an English Afternoon Tea. With over 15 specially handcrafted teas everyone will be spoilt for choice. Enjoy warm handmade scones served with west country clotted cream and strawberry jam, a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, patisseries and if you choose, a glass of champagne. Afternoon Tea is served from 3:00pm to 5:30pm

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Address
45-51Buckingham Gate
SW1E 6AF
Contact Brian Henry, Executive Head Chef
Telephone 020 7963 8369
Email bhenry@51-buckinghamgate.co.uk
Website http://www.tajhotels.com/london

Four Seasons Hotel, Canary Wharf

Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Canary Wharf. With its spectacular riverfront setting and ultramodern towers, Canary Wharf is London’s newest financial centre. Right on the River Thames at Westferry Circus, the Hotel combines the finest of all that is contemporary with the traditions that are Four Seasons.

"The 142-room Four Seasons Hotel Canary Wharf was one of the first hotels in revitalized Docklands area. Delivering the requisite Four Seasons essentials - oversized rooms (by London standards), black walnut accents, swank bathrooms and deferential service - the location is quiet and relaxed compared to the frenzy of hotels sitting in the heart of London…" www.travelagewest.com, June 26, 2008 

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Address
46 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf
E14 8RS
Contact David Monson
Telephone (020) 7510-1807
Email david.monson@fourseasons.com
Website http://www.fourseasons.com/canarywharf

Quilon

At the Quilon, our philiosophy is simple. Our aim is to convey our passion for South Indian coastal cusine in a way which gives you a perspective on our quest for perfect ingredients, technique, and a deep-seated desire to continue learning and evolving through old traditions and modern tastes. There is a real thirst for home-style Indian cusine outside of India; we know this because we have seen it and felt it. Our ethos demands that we not only satisfy this need, but that we work to ensure that this is done without compromising on the foundation of this cuisine, and the love of food, and feeding others, which drives it. The Quilon’s menu embodies a unique blend of ethnic and progressive dishes. Our restaurant is renowned as the home of traditional home-style South Indian cusine, but we recognise that the most important way that we can convey our love for what we do, is to have fun whilst doing it. We will always experiment with our combination of modern and traditional. There’s no magic recipe, but we know what works. After a visit to The Quilon, we hope that that you feel the same way

Awards include a Michelin Star:: Wine Spectator, Award of Excellence : American Society of Hospitality Sciences, Star Diamond : Good Curry Guide, Best Indian Restaurant in the UK

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Address
41 Buckingham Gate
SW1E 6AF
Contact Vishwanathan Aylur Sriram
Telephone 020 7821 1899
Email info@quilon.co.uk
Website http://www.quilon.co.uk

The Berkeley Hotel

A history of sublime service in the heart of Knightsbridge. The Berkeley has delighted guests with its welcoming atmosphere and sense of style for over a hundred years. They’re perfectly located to help you experience London, just minutes from the most desirable Knightsbridge shops.

With award-winning service and cuisine, and flawless business facilities, it’s no surprise their guests call The Berkeley their preferred London destination. And with special treats for families, even their youngest guests find everything.

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Address
Wilton Place, London
SW1X 7RL
Contact Sandeep Bhalla
Telephone 020 7235 6000
Email sbhalla@the-berkeley.co.uk
Website http://www.the-berkeley.co.uk

The Dorchester

The Dorchester on London’s Park Lane prides itself in having a style of individuality. The aim is to provide intuitive service in an invitingly comfortable setting with exceptional style. Guests are attracted by the ultimate indulgence and unending glamour of a stay at the Dorchester.

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Address
The Dorchester Park Lane London
WIK 1QA
Contact Renaud Gregoire
Telephone 020 7629 8888
Email rgregoire@thedorchester.com
Website http://www.thedorchester.com

Threadneedles Hotel

It’s hard to define what makes Threadneedles boutique hotel so special. Perhaps it’s the smooth warmth of walnut walls against the cool blonde of a marble floor. Maybe it’s the oh-so-deep pile of an oriental carpet that’s a contemporary work of art in its own right. Or possibly it’s the breathtaking beauty of light filtering through a Nineteenth Century dome of stained glass. Most likely it’s not one, but a combination of all these ingredients and more. For the Victorian banking hall turned city boutique hotel is nothing if not a multitude of textures and complementary tones, a perfect blend of past and present.

Voted by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the top 50 hotels in the world. Threadneedles, your five star boutique hotel in London.

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Address
5 Threadneedle Street, London
EC2R 8AY
Contact Julian Payne
Telephone +44 (0)20 7657 8080
Email julianpayne@theetoncollection.com
Website http://www.theetoncollection.com