Claridge’s opens CLARIDGE’S RESTAURANT at the legendary Mayfair hotel

Claridge’s Restaurant has gently opened its art deco doors onto Davies Street, as it embarks on a new era in its long history. The classically inspired but contemporary British restaurant – which will fully open in September – is now operated in-house by the hotel, in true Claridge’s style, with chef Coalin Finn heading up the kitchen. It was previously known as Claridge’s Restaurant over 20 years ago. Much like Claridge’s itself, with its welcoming approach and all day à la carte, it is set to be at the beating heart of the Mayfair community, appealing to Londoners and visitors alike.

Claridge’s Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with the menu overseen by Irish born Finn who has previously worked at Inverlochy Castle, Davies and Brook and Sketch. Classically inspired dishes, enhanced with modern twists, showcase the finest locally sourced ingredients. Starters include Buckwheat Crumpets, laden with soubise cream, truffle puree and slices of truffle, and Dorset Snails with parsley and parmesan croute.

For mains, dishes span from whole wild Turbot grenobloise to share, Artichoke Agnolotti, to Grilled Native Lobster with crushed Jersey royals and sauce Américaine. Summer desserts include Raspberry Vacherin and a Chocolate Souffle Tart with cocoa nib ice cream. A collection of all-

British cheeses is accompanied by cherry chutney and plum crackers.

The restaurant has been designed by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio, with homage to the hotel’s art deco design heritage. Daylight floods in from the expansive windows along Davies Street which offer access to an alfresco terrace stretching the length of the hotel. An art-filled private dining room features a playful take on panelling by next gen artist Sam Wood.

Claridge’s Restaurant will be fully open in September. It is currently open with limited hours and availability for breakfast Monday to Sunday, lunch Wednesday to Sunday, and dinner Wednesday to Saturday.

Bookings can be made at claridges.co.uk/ restaurants-bars/claridges-restaurant

ABOUT CLARIDGE’S

At the centre of London’s Mayfair, Claridge’s, part of Maybourne Hotel Group, embodies grand English style, timeless glamour and intuitive and highly tailored service. It is London’s art deco jewel, and home to elegant rooms and suites. From London’s finest afternoon tea in The Foyer, to vintage champagnes at Claridge’s Bar and The Fumoir, and cocktails at The Painter’s Room, all are part of the hotel’s unique splendour and charm.

Alison G Saunders

Surrey-based artist Alison G Saunders is best known for her large, colourful abstract paintings, most of which contain circles.

For Alison, circles represent hugs, something which she became keenly aware of during the Covid-19 pandemic, when giving physical hugs was all too often impossible.

Over the years she has produced commission works for charity fundraising events for the Surrey Cow Parade, St Catherine’s Hospice, Haslemere art trails, Reigate and Banstead bird box trails and private homes across the UK, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong and America as well as taking part in local art fairs. Earlier this year, she was approached by a glass manufacturer to have her work turned into splashbacks for kitchens and bathrooms.

Alison is also a printmaker producing work using lino, collagraph, screen and mono printing techniques, all of which she teaches, too. Alongside her printing classes, Alison also teaches journal-making, another discipline she enjoys. She makes leather journals using scraps bought direct from the tanners in an attempt to help reduce the amount of leather waste ending up in landfill. Classes are held mainly in her home studio but she also teaches at The Stockroom, a new gallery in Leatherhead.

From 1st July Alison will have work on the walls at The Stockroom and is currently due to be there until the end of the year.

For more information about viewing or commissioning her work, do take a look at her website www.alisongsaunders.co.uk or email her at alison@alisongsaunders.co.uk