Bonhams members were the first to try out a new restaurant at the auction house's New Bond Street location, which has just opened to the public. And not only does it have an interesting head chef at the helm, but its wine list is pretty exciting too.
Head Chef Tom Kemble was sous chef at Hedone when it won its Michelin star and has also worked alongside Magnus Nilsson and head chef Johnnie Fredrikson at iconic Swedish restaurant Faviken. He's now come up with a pared back, modern European menu blending French technique with British, Italian and Scandinavian produce.
Dishes to expect include:
- Buratta with Prosciutto, spiky Italian artichoke, pomegranate and basil
- Haunch of Sika Deer with chestnut and juniper puree, baby turnips and Crapaudine beetroot
- Charred Radicchio tardivo with caramelised polenta, Gorgonzola and balsamic vinegar
- Cox apple ‘dauphinoise’, arlettes and cinnamon ice cream
If you're interested in wine, you'll want to try their wine list which they boast is the first in London to have two Masters of Wine consulting on it, the head of Bonhams Wine Department, Richard Harvey, and sommelier and Vintners Cup winner, Charlotte Edgecombe. The restaurants’ two Enomatic machines will dispense up to 16 fine wines by the glass ensuring they stay in perfect condition. Such sought after wines to be served will include; Domaine de la Romanée Conti Richebourg 1995; Château Cheval Blanc 1982 and Screaming Eagle 2011.
Bonhams will buy in wines from sales taking place at the auction house and will have an active en primeur buying policy, making use of their own extensive cellar. Look out for tastings by fine wine producers including Château Mouton Rothschild; Château la Conseillante and Château Pontet Canet for which Tom will write specific tasting menus to serve alongside the wine.
The two floor restaurant, which is currently open for breakfast and lunch is split over two floors, with a wine bar on the ground floor and a dining room on the first. At breakfast, enjoy Tom’s sourdough brioche with a selection of interesting confiture that he has created from fruits in season, heartier breakfast options with bacon from O’Shea’s and Hansen and Lydersen smoked salmon.
The Bonhams restaurant is now open at 101 New Bond Street, London W1S 1SR. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9-11am and 12-2.30pm. Call 020 7468 5868 to book.
