The Omakase Sushi Bar at The Beaverbrook Townhouse by Clerkenwell Boy
With almost 300,000 followers on Instagram and named as the ‘Best Instagram Feed’ of 2016 at the 2016 Observer Food Monthly awards, Clerkenwell Boy, AKA @clerkenwellboyec1, has become a trusted source of insider knowledge on the best places to eat and drink in London.
The Telegraph describes him as ‘the one to turn to for tips on the hottest places to eat in London’, and he counts Nigella Lawson and renowned food critic Marina O’Loughlin among his followers.
From where to impress a date to a lunch spot your mum will love, here he turns his focus on Chelsea with a guide to the best places to eat and drink on Sloane Street…
BEST PLACE FOR A LOW-KEY DINNER
For a low-key dinner, I love the newly refurbished Belmond Cadogan bar and restaurant – The LaLee – which serves up iconic European dishes and timeless classics, with a bit of old-school table-side theatre. Signature dishes include beef tartare, Dover sole and Caesar salad – washed down with a gin martini.
The LaLee, 75 Sloane St, SW1X 9SG
BEST PLACE TO IMPRESS A DATE
The omakase sushi bar at Beaverbrook Town House is a real hidden gem and great for date night. Arrive early for a pre-dinner drink at the cosy bar, followed by exquisite plates of sushi – made right in front of you by the chef across from the sushi counter.
BEST PLACE FOR LUNCH WITH YOUR MUM
My mum would be super impressed with Holy Carrot as they serve innovative plant-based dishes, including vegan sushi, made with cauliflower rice and crispy quinoa. The service is friendly and the interiors are stunning there, too!
BEST PLACE FOR A QUICK BITE
I would definitely recommend the light-filled and buzzy Sloane Street Deli for a nice breakfast, healthy lunch or quick bite. I was super impressed by the incredible dips (think hummus, baba ganoush, beetroot borani and whipped labneh) served with freshly made flatbreads. If you’re in a rush, they also have a deli counter for grab and go.
BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC COCKTAIL
Sir Frank’s Bar, also at Beaverbrook Town House, is a great new spot on Sloane Street to visit for cocktails. It’s an art deco-inspired bar with a cocktail menu which is largely theatre themed. Try the ‘Madame Butterfly’ – gin, greengage liqueur, bergamot, lemon and honey.
For further details on Sloane Street’s restaurants, please visit the directory here.
The LaLee by Clerkenwell Boy
The Sloane Street Deli by Clerkenwell Boy
The London Cheese Mongers by Clerkenwell Boy
Holy Carrot by Clerkenwell Boy
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