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20 Berkeley, a new, produce-led restaurant and bar concept now open in the heart of Mayfair. Located at 20 Berkeley Street in the heart of Mayfair, the new 120-seat restaurant and bar celebrates the very best produce available from in and around the British Isles.

Created using carefully sourced ingredients, the menu is an exciting display of homage to how each element has been grown, reared, nurtured and caught.

A true celebration of the crafts and traditions of British farmers, and setting the restaurant apart from its many competitors, 20 Berkeley works with suppliers all over the country. Expect delicious seafood such as jig-caught squid and mackerel sourced from the day boats of Cornwall. Essex-grown saffron from the historic town of Saffron Walden, as well as the first ever UK based pulled burrata. Venison has been sustainably sourced from Brett Graham’s deer farm and Flourish Produce in Cambridgeshire will grow specific crops for 20 Berkeley that will directly influence what appears on future menus. The 20 Berkeley food philosophy is based on consistency and the honesty of the suppliers producing it.

Executive Chef Ben Orpwood, who previously held roles at Maison Estelle, Gordon Ramsay Group, Azumi Group and Caprice Holdings, heads up the kitchen and his 20 years of experience in the industry has allowed him to nurture close relationships with some of the most progressive suppliers in the country.

Beautifully presented, his dishes are an expression of the craft and love that goes into cultivating ingredients of this standard and change with the seasons. Highlights include Isle of Wight tomato tartare with bloody Mary sorbet; and Roast Orkney scallop, lardo, black pudding tortellini and sorrel veloute.

Meat and seafood are smoked and cooked over wood and embers and the beef is Belted Galloway or Aberdeen Angus, grazed naturally on grass in the hills of Cumbria. From the 300g Ribeye and the Herdwick Lamb, to the Shropshire Iberico pork with pickled walnut ketchup; and Roasted Cornish cod with clams; there is much to choose from.

Even the bread is a must have - sticky London Honey glazed dinner rolls with marmite butter and beetroot kraut. Enjoy with a selection of The Ledbury's Brett Graham's Charcuterie.

Sides include grilled courgette with wild garlic and Linconshire poacher pesto; Flourish farm greens with chilli and garlic; and Cambridgeshire patatas bravas.There are also a number of specials on offer, depending on availability.

This historical area in which the restaurant is situated has provided the inspiration behind the interiors at 20 Berkeley. The remarkable building is located on the corner of Berkeley Street and Hay Hill has been reimagined as a traditional country manor house, with internationally renowned Interior Architects, Pirajean Lees taking guests on a journey through the breath-taking space.

With bespoke furniture and a clever use of natural materials, colour and texture, the warm and inviting space has been split into two levels.

The upper ground floor consists of a Drawing Room overlooked by The Pantry, where the fab aloes produce is proudly displayed. Elsewhere, the Orangery offers a relaxed and airy environment for guests to enjoy, flooded with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Hay Hill. While down the stairs, a comfortable private dining room serves as a flexible event space for 14 guests looking for a discreet celebration. Finally, for those wanting to enjoy an expertly mixed cocktail, The Nipperkin bar offers a dedicated cocktail bar, ideal for enjoying a pre-dinner aperitif, or for unwinding after lunch or dinner.

A real gem and excellent new addition to Mayfair.