Harden's says
Rising from the ashes of the Cheyne Walk Brasserie, No.Fifty has undergone a complete rebuild under the watchful eye of Sally Greene (Director of The Old Vic and proprietor of Ronnie Scott’s). Chef Iain Smith (formerly head chef at Social Eating House) provides the eats for the 70-seat restaurant (with cocktail bar and drawing room upstairs).
Harden's survey result
Summary
“The prettiest of restaurants” – this atmospheric haunt off Chelsea Embankment is perfect for a “romantic evening experience”, which can kick off in the cute ‘Ruby Bar’; and which has beautiful river views from the upstairs ‘Drawing Room’. Its owner, impresario Sally Greene, spent a reported £3 million upgrading the Georgian property from the former Cheyne Walk Brasserie five years ago, and hired Jason Atherton protégé Iain Smith to put together a grill menu of luxurious surf ’n’ turf using prime British ingredients.
Summary
“An excellent venue for an intimate date…” – this beautiful and comfortable grill, just off Chelsea Embankment (with river views from its top-floor bar) is full of atmosphere. It’s owned by Sally Green – who also owns Ronnie Scott’s – who is celebrating her 10th year as proprietor in 2024. The menu focus is on grilled protein and Sunday roast is also a feature: results are very good, but some would still say it’s “overpriced”.
Summary
This gorgeous-looking brasserie in the heart of Old Chelsea is “always busy”, with chef Iain Smith (a former associate of Jason Atherton) presiding over high-quality but rather pricey surf’n’turf grills and “Sunday roast to die for”. Proprietor Jenny Greene, the theatre impresario who restored the Old Vic and owns Ronnie Scott’s jazz club, upgraded the premises several years ago; it is now a licensed wedding venue with an upstairs bar and salon boasting impressive views over Albert Bridge.
Summary
Chef Iain Smith oversees the open grill at this gorgeous Chelsea restaurant, by the river near Albert Bridge (which in recent times has become licensed as a wedding venue). Central to the casual British menu are simple. high-quality surf ’n’ turf grills, but there are also more complex dishes: results are “very good, but a bit pricey”. Don’t miss the cute first floor ‘Ruby’ cocktail bar.
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50 Cheyne Walk, London, SW3 5LR
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £39.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £8.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
50 Cheyne Walk, London, SW3 5LR
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑5:30 pm |
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