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The Gladwin Brothers - behind The Shed, Rabbit and Nutbourne - have opened this new ‘local and wild’ restaurant, on the site of Arbutus (RIP). It won't be focused on sharing plates like the others, there'll a separate bar section at the front and a chef's table downstairs for 20.

survey result

Summary

£81
 ££££
2
Average
2
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3
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This Soho outpost from the Sussex-based Gladwin Brothers was launched in 2019 in the stylish quarters vacated by Arbutus (long RIP). As at the Gladwins’ five other venues across London, feedback was somewhat limited and a little up-and-down this year. A particular plus is the “valiant focus on locally sourced produce” and a “friendly” approach. Negatives include meals that can be “pleasant but unmemorable” and the odd incident of “haphazard” service.

Summary

£52
   ££
3
Good
4
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3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Creative food, interested staff and a pleasant space” (formerly Arbutus, RIP) have made this ‘farm-to-fork’ venue from the prolific Gladwin family “a great addition to Soho”. Launched in 2019, it’s their only outpost in the West End but they now have six London restaurants stretching from ‘The Shed’ in Notting Hill to ‘The Fat Badger’ in Richmond – this is the best-rated of the bunch.

Summary

£52
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3
Good
3
Good
2
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The Gladwin Brothers – behind The Shed, Rabbit and Nutbourne – graduated to the West End in autumn 2019, with the opening of this new ‘local and wild’ venture, on the site of Arbutus (long RIP). It’s a U-shaped space, with a bar at the entrance, and tables for eating tucked around the corner. (In the basement, there’s a chef’s table for 20). Produce is from the family farm on the South Downs, but the menu here is less sharing plates focused than at its siblings. The odd reporter feels the results from an “appealing menu” are “OK but not memorable”, but most feedback says it’s “very good”.

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63-64 Frith Street, London, W1D 3JW

Restaurant details

No dress code

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Always £48.00  

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£9.50 £24.00 £8.00 £7.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £40.00
Filter Coffee £5.00
Extras  
Bread £4.50
Service 12.50%
63-64 Frith Street, London, W1D 3JW
Opening hours
Monday5 pm‑10:30 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Saturday5 pm‑10:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑8 pm

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