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.

Connected by footbridge to Paddington Station, the smart Hilton London Paddington hotel is just 15 minutes from Heathrow Airport. Unwind in the gym or sauna before enjoying roasted saddle of lamb at The Brasserie Restaurant and poker at the casino. Do business in the Executive Lounge and enjoy wireless internet access throughout.

Contemporary style in the heart of Mayfair. Once the site of a royal residence, InterContinental London Park Lane is now the epitome of modern elegance. Located between Mayfair and Knightsbridge in view of Buckingham Palace, the hotel is not far from the Tower of London, Big Ben and Trafalgar Square.

Theo Randall at The InterContinental serves rustic fare in an upscale setting. The interactive Cookbook Cafe is open all day. Tea and chocolates star in the Lobby Lounge.

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.

Set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens on the banks of the River Thames at Teddington Lock, Lensbury is a private Club blending old and new.

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.

The Millennium Gloucester Hotel offers an understated elegance with a relaxed environment and friendly, whilst discreet level of service.

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.

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.

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.

Wentworth’s famous castellated Clubhouse, overlooking its legendary Championship golf course, boasts a variety of dining experiences. From the elegant splendour of the Wentworth Grill – with its eclectic menu mirroring that of London gastronomic legends The Ivy and Le Caprice – to the relaxed atmosphere of the oak panelled Burma Bar, or the chic Club Lounge with its calming décor, welcoming sofas and open fireplaces, the club offers a quality of service and cuisine that is second to none.