ME hotel; Aldwych is the home of STK London which places itself in the heart of West London. It takes your average steak house and mixes it with elegance, class and quality to offer you the ultimate fine dining experience. The american steak house combines steak and style with its menu solely focusing on the finest 28-day custom aged USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)  prime beef. Being the first one to open its doors outside of the USA it has a lot expectations to live up to and continues to exceed every one with stunning décor and the options for semi-private and private dining experiences to cater for everyone setting the mood or any occasion. Stepping in takes you to the streets of New York with the architecture consisting of a grand marble bar, leather booths and swanky purple lights highlighting the glamour within the dark tone of the restaurant.

Everybody is dressed to impressed and with guys in shirts and the ladies in their choice of beautiful attire it adds to the ambience of the restaurant. Years ago people would dress up to go out for a nice dinner and as years went by this trend slowly dropped. STK steps you back to a place where everyone is dressing to the nines adding to the pleasure of the surroundings.

Barry Vera the head chef takes pride in all his dishes adding only the finest steaks to the menu. He he is best known for writing several cookbooks , having his own TV show and his previous careers as head chef at high-end restaurants such as Quaglino’s. The succulent choices of USDA steaks on offer range in all cuts and styles. If you would like something lighter the ‘feather’ option will fill you nicely; a 28oz for the people not eating all day just to save themselves for this moment or the sharing platters for everyone to have a tuck in.

If you didn’t fancy a steak that night STK offers other equally enjoyable dishes such as ‘Pan fried Salmon’ or ‘Roasted Coastal Lamb Saddle.’ The set menus offer fine dining american cuisine with choices to attend to everyone’s taste buds. And why not finish with a delicious New York cheesecake?

To quench your thirst before your meal arrives the cocktail list offers the finest American inspired cocktails such as ‘Wildest Dreams’ inspired by the Tina Turner musical with Woodford reserve as a base or a the ‘STK Martini’ which mixes Russian standard with Agave Syrup, Lime juice and a ginger ale float. As for a glass of red wine to accompany you with your steak the list is endless; each one carefully recommended with the steak you choose to order.

Visiting STK saves you that money on that trip to New York or Miami you’ve been meaning to do by bringing it straight to your doorstep. It’s the next generation of steakhouses.  

 

STK Cuisine, Dress Code & Address

 

Cuisine: American

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Area: The City

Address: ME London Hotel, 336-337 Strand, London WC2R 1HA

Website: https://togrp.com/venue/stk-london/

  100 Wardour Street places itself in the heart of the Soho grid previously well-known as The Marquee Club and Floridata. Since opening in 1964 it’s track record for hosting the biggest nights in London and the biggest faces including David Bowie, The Rolling Stones ( first ever live show!), Jimi Hendrix and the Sex Pistols just shows it’s on going persistent to never disappoint. Steeped in music history 100 Wardour offers all sides to leisure whether it being a morning coffee and catch-up, making those business meetings just that little bit more relaxed or putting on your dancing shoes to waltz all the way up until 3am! When you first walk in you’re welcomed into the bar and lounge which is made of up of style and sophistication perfect for just finishing that last-minute bit of work or getting the drinks and nibbles in after a hard day’s work. Hard to resist staying and ordering everything you possible could off the menu when you have the most delicious recipes cooked by the very talented chef himself Jonas Karlsson. Setting your taste buds tingling with dishes such as Honey and red wine Chorizo, King prawn Linguine and Passion fruit tart! 100 Wardour street also prides itself in its broad vegan and vegetarian menu including Beetroot risotto and Rigatoni Arrabiata. The bar and lounge includes a play room which hosts access to a pool table and the room also offers a feel of importance and ‘members vibe’ played out by the old book cases lining the wall and a t.v with a show of the history. Downstairs in the basement we are welcomed into the restaurant and club where you are seduced into Soho’s spirit of light-hearted pleasure and extravaganza. DJ’s and live music operate five days a week and cover all different genres of music making it the perfect place for any generation of crowd. The lineup includes; Monday Marquee which introduces us all to London’s freshest artists with acoustic sets setting the tone throughout the evening; Tuesdays are the highlight of the week for anybody that loves to grove to a bit of soul; Wednesdays take us back to the Motown days; Thursdays are when they start to get everyone warmed up for the weekend ahead and what better way than with 90's and 00's classics; and that leaves us with the weekend which can only speak for itself with all the best music playing non-stop. There’s always something new or a different act to entertain your evening with a light-hearted and carefree atmosphere. But it doesn’t stop there. Food is served until 2 am in the lounge and basement so if you’re feeling peckish at any point the restaurant is there for you to take a seat and order away ranging from Gin and Tonic Salmon to a Sirloin Steak. It’s hard to find something that 100 Wardour Street doesn’t have to offer! The drinks will constantly be flowing throughout the night with unique cocktails to suit everybody’s taste with around 150 bottles of wine and maybe if you’re celebrating why not treat everyone to a bottle of Moet. Not visiting 100 Wardour Street would be a mistake that you would never even know you made. Whether it’s hiring out to host your perfect event or visiting for food, drink and a dance it always has something for everybody and a guaranteed place to return. Image source  

100 Wardour Street Cuisine, Dress Code & Address

  Cuisine: British/American Dress Code: Smart Casual Area: Soho Address: 100 Wardour Street, Soho, London Website: https://www.100wardourst.com/ (4 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)
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As food enthusiasts who are in search of a hip and high-end dining experience are accelerating more East, Sea Containers restaurant at Mondrian London offers a great balance of contemporary fine dining, architecture and impeccable views of the city.

The entrance from the hotel to Sea Containers restaurant is followed by an architectural copper wall with ground lightings and black marbled floors. This ambience follows on to the main restaurant space, all designed by iconic interior genius, Tom Dixon. The opaque lighting with antique tables and rustic candle ornaments brings in a warming atmosphere. With large glass windows overlooking the River Thames the elements of old and new are well present and portrayed well in Mondrian’s forward-thinking and quirky branding.

Sea Containers offers an experimental menu with english and transatlantic inspired dishes. A fresh touch of authentic and local ingredients used for renewed classics with a focus on healthy, yet practical refreshments. With the creations of Executive Chef Michael Stenekes, who has contributed for the signature menus for Savoy and Calcot Manor, has managed to make Sea Containers a revolutionary venue in terms of dining experience. Their careful selection of wines matches perfectly with their chic and ‘less is more’ dining concept.

Sea Containers restaurant review recommendation: Capital A List highly recommends their dishes including smoked salmon fillet with horseradish cream, clay oven roasted lamb and their banana passion fruit cheesecake.

If you are in search of traditional western classics with an experimental twist, enjoy supporting local food sources and truly grasp for an impeccable atmosphere with breathtaking views of your favourite city, Sea Containers restaurant is the perfect location for you. Mainly visited by focused young professionals and urban travellers that expect the best service, iconic interior and simplified traditional dishes, Sea Containers restaurant has built a reputation and met all of these.

Sea Containers restaurant is located on the ground floor of Mondrian London in Southwark. Walking distance of other urban landmarks including Tate Museum, London Eye, Royal Festival Hall and Borough Market. Open from Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 11:00pm. Saturdays and Sundays from 6:30am to 11:30pm. Breakfast and brunch menus are separate.

 

Sea Containers Cuisine, Dress Code & Address

 

Cuisine: British/American

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Area: Southwark

Address: 20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PD

Website: https://www.seacontainersrestaurant.com/

 

Roux at the Landau places itself in Marylebone’s finest; The Langham hotel. Known for its unique interior and informal fine-dining vibe, Roux at the Landau takes your normal menu, adds their own twist and wow’s their diners.

The re-vamp was ushered in January by original designer David collins where it was closed for three months and then reopened at the end of April. As you enter the restaurant you await at the newly styled reception with an array of the finest cheeses highlighted by bright spotlights in a glass cabinet. The definition of a cheese lovers dream. Alongside the cabinet truly living by the French cuisine standards is an array of vino’s for diners to eye goggle at on their way to the main restaurant. The restaurant is known for its wine menu with 525 options by the glass, serving a wine suitable  for everyone. The huge-ceiling Edwardian building reveals a refreshing new look with violet covered chairs, pistachio coloured banquettes and a striking centrepiece bar which dominates the dining room with brass bars outlining blue leather interior. The ceiling is hung with custom brass chandeliers with warm golden lighting to reflect off the furniture below giving the place a cool and warming atmosphere.

Roux at the Landau brings together the formidable talents of of Albert and and Michel Roux Jr supervising over the incredibly talented Head Chef ; Nicolas Pasquier. Nicolas trained as chef in France and previously worked at well known restaurant L’atelier de Joel Robuchon before joining the Roux at the Landau team. The team strive to serve the highest quality French cuisine with a contemporary take and fresh British produce. Roux at the Landau offers all aspects of dining from a stop off for a quiet afternoon tea, breakfast to start the day or evening meal. Continental breakfast includes the favourites of fresh fruit , smoked salmon and the picks from the ‘a la carte menu.’ Fresh  produce includes yoghurt imported from France, and Bermondsey honey to warm your stomach. Dinner hosts the perfect selections with mains such as Buccleuch Beef Fillet and Roast French Quail. Not forgetting the British and French cheese board selections for after and pastry chef’s Andrew Gravett’s mouth-watering desserts such as Grand Marnier Souffle , served with muscovado and orange ice cream.

Roux at the Landau also holds host to ‘Artesian’ which is one of London’s most exclusive and well-known bars. The corridors leading to the bar line with cabinets of the finest wines ranging from the oldest , to newest, to finest. The choice is a little hard to say the least but with fine service from the sommeliers they are able to pair your preferences and budget along with the perfect wine.

Private dining options are also available with perfect for social events, meetings or even that upcoming Christmas meal !

Roux at the Landau hosts a quality dining experience with a lavish environment and food to leave everyone leaving with a full stomach and guaranteed smile to end the night.

 

Roux at the Landau Cuisine, Dress Code & Address

 

Cuisine: French

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Area: Marylebone

Address: 1C Portland Pl, Marylebone, London W1B 1JA

Website: https://rouxatthelandau.com/