TRAVEL TRADE GUIDE 2011 - London & Partners

West LondonHenleys and The Brasserie££Minutes from Heathrow, thisairport hotel restaurant feelsanything but. Relax in thesurroundings of wood panelledwalls and original artwork. This isthe perfect place for those lunchmeetings or special dinners. Thecuisine is modern British, featuringseasonal menus. A buzzingbrasserie and soothing spa makethis hotel perfect for work or play.Cuisine: Seasonal Britishradissonedwardian.com/heathrow/ Heathrow Terminal 1, 2, 3Fire & Stone Westfield££Deliciously different pizza restaurantin the heart of Shepherd’s Bush.In the stunning modern restaurant,dishes are inspired by the differentcontinents of the world, and offera fantastic choice of uniquepizzas, pastas and salads for allthe family.Cuisine: Modern PizzeriaMax group size: 150 (exclusive hire)Contact: Central Reservationsfireandstone.com White City / Shepherd’s BushWestfield London££Eating and drinking is an integraland celebrated element of the overallWestfield London experience,not simply an add-on to shopping.Choose from nearly 50 internationalfood concepts. Start the day withbreakfast, stop for a coffee andpatisserie mid-shop; meet friendsfor a noodle lunch; unwind with aglorious dish of mezze at the end ofa day, or book for an evening treat.Cuisine: International - variouswestfield.com/london/ Shepherd’s Bush White City/Wood LaneMuseum/Arts centrerestaurantsThe Balcony Bistro 4R££The Balcony Bistro has beenrecently redeveloped to acontemporary look – moody toneswith warm wood. The BalconyBistro offers a mid-priced menuof classic European dishes witha contemporary edge, includinga selection of seafood – simple,straightforward and satisfying food.Cuisine: Modern EuropeanContact: Oscar Luque,General Managerdigbytrout.co.uk Barbican/MoorgateBritish Museum4MRestaurant£Located beneath the museum’smagnificent glass roof, the CourtRestaurant is ideal for lunch,traditional afternoon tea or anevening meal, offering a wideselection of international dishes. Fora fast, family-friendly service, try theGallery Café and Court Café.Cuisine: International/Italian/CaféMax group size: 80Contact: Traci Winterbritishmuseum.org Russell Square/Holborn/Tottenham Court RoadThe National Café 6L££The National Café is continental instyle – a timeless yet glamorousinterpretation of a traditionalViennese café. The interior iselegant and cosmopolitan, featuringa waiter-service brasserie,self-service dining hall, a privatedining room and an espresso bar.Cuisine: EuropeanMax group size: 20Contact: Rob Santos, General Managerthenationalcafe.com/ Charing Cross Leicester SquareThe National Dining Rooms 6L££The National Dining Rooms andBakery is a pleasingly versatile spacecombining modernity and tradition inan inimitably British style. It is idealfor breakfast meetings, coffee andelevenses, a three-course lunch ortraditional afternoon tea.Cuisine: BritishMax group size: 30, but bigger partiescan be arrangedContact: Samira Harek,General Managerthenationaldiningrooms.co.uk/ Charing Cross Leicester SquareSearcy’s Restaurant 4Rat the Barbican£A stylish and contemporary settingoverlooking Barbican Waterside witha City view, Searcy’s offers corporatelunch and dinner, pre or post-theatre.Jane Collins, one of only a handful offemale head chefs in the UK, evokesenthusiastic applause from all whosample her cooking.Cuisine: BritishMax group size: 120-130Contact: Elizabeth Gaffney,Sales Managersearcys.co.uk Moorgate/BarbicanSkylon7N££Skylon is situated within theRoyal Festival Hall on London’sre-energised South Bankoverlooking the River Thames. Therestaurant features a stylish modernEuropean menu created by FinnishHead Chef Helena Puolakka, andthe grill offers a selection of lightdishes, salads, fish and meat.Cuisine: Modern EuropeanContact: Chris Yates, General Managerskylonrestaurant.co.uk/ Waterloo EmbankmentThe Portrait Restaurant 6L££Searcy’s operate at The PortraitRestaurant on the third floor ofthe National Portrait Gallery. Allfood is freshly prepared on siteand the menus are based onlocal and seasonal produce. Thisbustling restaurant is popular withall age groups. Reservations arerecommended at peak times.Cuisine: Modern BritishMax group size: 40Tate Modernsearcys.co.uk Leicester Square / Charing CrossTate Britain10MRestaurant£ – ££Tate Britain offers two places toeat: the Café and the Rex WhistlerRestaurant. Both are managed byTate for Tate, so purchases directlysupport the gallery. The Tate’sself-service Café offers a range ofpastries, sandwiches, light meals,soup, cakes and drinks, while theRex Whistler Restaurant offersseasonal, modern British dishes anda well-respected and affordablewine list. Limited tables outsideduring summer.Cuisine: Modern BritishContact: Anthony Boytontate.org.uk /britain/eatanddrink Pimlico7QRestaurant£ – ££The restaurant at Tate Modernis located on the seventh floor,with spectacular views of StPaul’s Cathedral and the City.Offers innovative menus basedon seasonal, carefully sourcedingredients, plus an imaginative winelist. Open daily for breakfast, lunchand afternoon tea, with eveningdining on Fri and Sat.Cuisine: Modern European/Modern BritishContact: Thanos Nikolaou,General Managertate.org.uk/ London Bridge St Paul’s/Southwark80 visitlondon.com/trade