London – Restaurants

Anton Edelmann’s new Restaurant & Champagne Barn.

Nestled in the picturesque village of Great Hallingbury, just a stone’s throw from Bishop’s Stortford and a convenient five minute drive from Stansted Airport, this classic Tudor-style Manor Hotel is currently undergoing a million pound refurbishment programme and once finished will offer a selection of suites, deluxe and standard bedrooms.

Guests who know Great Hallingbury Manor will find the hotel will keep its charm but will be adding a new lakeside restaurant and bar with aspirations to become one of the finest dining locations in the area.

Situated in the heart of Mayfair and just minutes away from the chic boutiques of Bond Street, the vibrancy of the West End and the tranquillity of Green Park, Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel is London’s premier address.

James Brown, Lord Byron’s butler opened Brown’s Hotel in 1837 as the first ever hotel to open in London and it is from here that Rudyard Kipling wrote ‘The Jungle Book’, Agatha Christie wrote ‘At Bertram’s Hotel’ and Graham Bell made the first ever telephone call.

Following a recent £24-million renovation, this legendary hotel now blends a traditional English style with a contemporary twist, offering a chic and sophisticated atmosphere. Brown’s now boasts 117 luxurious rooms and suites each of which has been elegantly decorated, whilst encompassing state-of-the-art technology.

The Grill, offers an outstanding menu of great British classics, simply presented, using only the finest British seasonal ingredients. The hotel’s new Executive Chef, Lee Streeton, is passionate about supporting British suppliers and has gone to great lengths to source some of the finest seasonal ingredients from all over the British Isles. Guests can choose from starters such as Potted Morecambe Bay Shrimps; Baby Beets with Lancashire Bomb Cheese and Walnuts; main courses include 350g Dover Sole, grilled or pan-fried and Aberdeenshire Fillet Steak on the bone. Working alongside Lee, Fabien Ecuvillon, Pastry Chef, offers a pudding menu which includes Spotted Dick with Custard and Apple Crumble. At lunch time The Grill continues to offer from the carving trolley dishes such as Fillet of Beef Wellington with Madeira Sauce or Hay-baked Salt Marsh Lamb.

Savour the best Traditional Afternoon Tea in The English Tea Room that offers a haven to return to after a days shopping, whilst The Donovan Bar is London’s hottest meeting place.

The Spa at Brown’s offers a wonderful array of treatments including their exclusive range of seasonal pedicures – ideal for easing weary shopping feet.

Brown’s Hotel is home to six private function and meeting rooms, which can accommodate up to 72 guests for a lunch or dinner or up to 120 people for a reception. Each room is named after a famous past guest and all enjoy an abundance of natural daylight, high ceilings, beautiful antiques, air-conditioning and the latest technology.

Brown’s has also created a range of special accommodation packages and for those visiting London with the whole family you will love their Family Affair package, where children are treated like royalty and receive a wide range of goodies at no additional charge! For people wanting to experience the ultimate in luxury, you must stay in one of their Royal Suites where not only do you receive a choice of 16 pillows, 3 mattresses and different linen, but also your suitcases are unpacked, a butler is on hand and you too receive so many additional goodies.

Fulham Palace is a remarkable place. The estate was owned by the Bishops of London for over 1300 years and the Palace was their country home from at least the 11th century.

A triumph of effortless style, Mimosa Bar is the very heartbeat of the hotel, with the adjoining restaurant serving modern, sumptuous Mediterranean cuisine, complete with al fresco dining on the terrace.

Here, the finest, freshest ingredients are fused into explosions of flavour; almost as if every dish has been touched by the Mediterranean sun. Think juicy scallops punctuated by lime and salsa, succulent chicken breasts caressed by pesto and sun blushed tomatoes.

Served either in the relaxing restaurant or al fresco on the terrace, and complemented by some of the world’s finest wines.

Superb quality and friendly service.

The Langham’s original ballroom has been recreated to form one of London’s top dining concepts. The Landau combines style and glamour with stunning interiors, offering the highest standards of service and culinary experience in this new exciting London restaurant.

The menu is Contemporary European with the best British ingredients and a few surprising twists.

Membership Club with basement dining room in the true Gallic style virtually next door to the Ivy in Litchfield Street.

Located close to Central London in the heart of Kensington, the London Marriott Hotel Kensington is one of the most contemporary of hotels in London, a combination of superb, vibrant facilities and modern design.

The Fratelli Brasserie offers a relaxed dining experience, featuring an open kitchen, with international dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and warm hospitality.

Hotel/Restaurant - Knightsbridge

The Mosimann’s Collection now includes Mosimann’s Party Service, their distinctive black and red vans can be seen at the best events throughout London. The Mosimann Academy is based in a converted Victorian School in Battersea and as well as Anton Mosimann’s collection of some 6000 cookery books, there is a demonstration kitchen where a series of cookery classes are held throughout the year.

Anton Mosimann acquired the converted Scottish Presbyterian Church twenty years ago and created an opulent dining club in the heart of London’s Belgravia. In addition to the dining room there are seven private dining rooms of varying size from the smallest Montblanc Room set for just two, to the Mappin & Webb Room in the belfry where fifty can dine in comfort. Mosimann is renowned for his creative and innovative cuisine, a style of cooking that does not use any fat, butter, alcohol or salt, but relies on the natural ingredients for their flavour.

The PowderMills is a stunning 18th Century listed Country House Hotel nestling in 200 acres of beautiful parklands, woods and large lakes, privately owned by Douglas and Julie Cowpland.

The Orangery Restaurant with its marble floor, greek statues and huge windows looking out to the terrace and swimming pool, offers delicious, imaginative modern cuisine.

Texture is the brainchild of Agnar Sverrisson and Xavier Rousset

Originally from Iceland, partner and Chef Director Agnar worked at some of the world’s leading Michelin-starred restaurants before joining Blanc’s team in 2002 where he rose to become head chef.

French-born Xavier is one of the UK’s finest sommeliers. Emerging from the Hotel du Vin stable he won the UK Sommelier of the Year competition in 2002 shortly before becoming Master Sommelier at the tender age of 23.

Sverrisson and Rousset have created a vision for a restaurant where wine and food are both important. The result is Texture – a 60 seat restaurant and 30 seat Champagne Bar offering excellence in equal measures.

The Royal Lancaster Hotel offers two outstanding restaurants: Nipa, their Thai restaurant, and Island Restaurant & Bar, a stylish contemporary split-level space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Hyde Park.

The Landmark London Hotel is home to several of Marylebone’s best restaurants and bars, and there is plenty to choose from to enjoy a unique and stylish dining experience.

Explore London’s West End from The Waldorf Hilton hotel in Theatreland, 5 minutes’ walk from fantastic shopping in Covent Garden. Dine in style at the restaurant, de-stress at the gym or go for a dip in the indoor pool.

Savor modern European cuisine in stylish surroundings at the Homage Grand Salon restaurant, take afternoon tea in Homage Patisserie or sip a cocktail in The Waldorf Hilton hotel’s Homage Bar. Visit top London attractions that are within a mile radius including the London Eye and Trafalgar Square and enjoy a play or musical at the theater.

Situated 2 miles from London’s financial center, The Waldorf Hilton hotel has an Executive Lounge, a 24-hour business center and 7 meeting rooms for up to 400 with wireless internet access. All guest rooms have high-speed internet access. Upgrade to a Deluxe Room or choose an Executive Room for Executive Lounge access.