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The sophistication of Manhattan’s Midtown and Upper East Side was the style-guide for Jeremy King’s fit-out of this prominent new Bayswater site: on the corner of Queensway facing Kensington Gardens. With its big windows, wood-lined walls, ever-so-flattering lighting and maroon leather banquettes, it’s a very handsome space that could certainly hold its head up high on Park Avenue. It opened in mid 2024 soon after his re-launch of Arlington (see also), and was already into a majorly impressive stride on a first-week visit by your editor (with Jeremy himself, immaculately tailored as always, taking personal care that the service ticks along). As at all King’s places, the food underpins the occasion: it’s not, itself, the occasion. Here a long all-day menu (with another dedicated to breakfast) jumbles up comfort food treats with a vaguely US spin – pastas, salads, sandwiches… even hot dogs and ice cream sundaes – alongside (slightly) more crafted dishes such as Chicken Milanese or Ham Hock Pie. Yummy… but won’t distract you too much from your conversation. (Rated on editor’s visit, not our annual diners’ poll).
