What I love most about being a concierge is meeting new people and curating experiences tailored to them. Recommending the perfect restaurant means matching the atmosphere and cuisine to their preferences. Once, an elderly couple insisted on visiting Sexy Fish—I’m not sure they knew what to expect!
Andrea’s Top Five Most interesting dinning spots in London
For good food and good atmosphere
For somewhere elegant
Step off-the-beaten-track
Exploring London’s markets is one of the best ways to get to know the different neighbourhoods. There’s a Moroccan stall I absolutely love at Chiswick Food Market in West London which runs every Sunday. Foodies will enjoy the Mercato Metropolitano Food Court at Elephant & Castle or the Food Quart at Maltby Street Market. For somewhere with a very local identity, visit Broadway Market on a Sunday. A lovely pedestrianised area that reminds me that London used to be a collection of little villages.
Where to go with someone special
New restaurants to try
Somewhere with a story
Where to go with the girls
I had a great time at Sketch when my best friend came to visit. Its Lecture Room and Library is a three Michelin-Starred restaurant. The food and wine is exceptional, and the dress code is ‘Art Smart’ (dress how you would when visiting an art gallery). My friend and I dined in the girly pink Gallery - very Instagrammable interiors! Another fun place to go is the original Mr Fogg’s Residence in Mayfair. The theme is based on Jules Verne’s iconic novel Around the World in Eighty Days and the drinks, decor, and atmosphere are charming.
In the heart of London’s elegant Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel is an iconic luxury hotel where history and 21st century sophistication come together.
In the heart of London’s elegant Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel is an iconic luxury hotel where history and 21st century sophistication come together.
In the heart of London’s elegant Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel is an iconic luxury hotel where history and 21st century sophistication come together.