BENTLEY’S
| Address | 11-15 Swallow Street; London W1B 4DG between Regent Street and Piccadilly |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | Mayfair | See on map |
| Tube | Piccadilly Circus [Bakerloo, Piccadilly] |
| Telephone | +44 20 7734 4756 |
| Website | http://www.bentleys.org/ |
| Price | £50 |
| Hours | Mon-Sat 12-24, Sun 12-22. Kitchen 12-15, 18-23 |
Opened in 1916 by a family of Oyster farmers, Bentley’s has become something of an institution on the London gastro-scene, providing seafood aficionados with their daily dose of omega-3 for over 90 years. The restaurant remains in its original location, a beautiful old Victorian building strongly influenced by the arts and crafts movement inside, and is now in the hands of head-chef Richard Corrigan. Come here for earthy, uncluttered gamey dishes from the more sedate Grill upstairs, or seafood galore from the Oyster Bar downstairs, which houses a beautiful marble bar and leather banquettes. Expect everything from traditional cod and chips to modern fusion medleys.
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Urban Junkies
Despite its reputation for being a distinctly grown-up fish joint, you don’t necessarily have to go the whole hake (geddit) at Bentley’s. A seafood cocktail and a glass of something cold and white at the bar will more than do the job if you’re in a rush or just want to play it down.
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