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survey result

Summary

£139
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4
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4
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Excellent traditional British cuisine with an Irish accent” helped win very consistent praise this year for Richard Corrigan’s comfortable Mayfair bastion of ‘all that is coastal, wild, furred and feathered’. It’s a “classic dining experience” but service is “wonderfully welcoming” and is “pitch perfect” for business entertaining in particular. Top Tip – “the set lunch menu cushions the blow to the wallet”.

Summary

£118
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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.

Richard Corrigan’s Mayfair HQ, just off Park Lane, aims to ‘champion all game that is coastal and wild, furred and feathered’ and the result is a selection of fairly traditional British dishes, infused “with the occasional Irish flavour” (“top-quality venison” and “perfectly cooked fish” inspired particular mention this year). In style, it’s quite a “formal” space, although “service is efficient and not too stuffy for the type of establishment” (and “if the great man himself makes an appearance, prepare to be entertained!”). One much-repeated complaint this year, though: it’s becoming “heart-stoppingly expensive”.

Summary

£117
£££££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Excellent cooking with top-quality ingredients” inspires numerous fans of Irish celeb chef Richard Corrigan’s Mayfair HQ, just off Park Lane, whose guiding principle is that of a modernised hunting lodge, focused on “traditional” British and Irish cuisine, including beef from the carving trolley. Naturally it doesn’t come cheap, but the experience was consistently highly rated this year.

Summary

£108
£££££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Classic and club-like (without being oppressive)” – Richard Corrigan’s spacious Mayfair HQ, just off Park Lane, offers a traditionally luxurious experience, focused on “unfussy”, top-quality British cuisine (from head chef, Aidan McGee). Its ratings looked less secure this year, though, with mounting concerns about its vertiginous pricing – to fans “even if it’s expensive, the quality is there”, but to foes it now seems “extremely overpriced” to an extent some feel is “ludicrous”. Top Tip – “superb value set lunch”.

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Owner's description

Corrigan’s Mayfair is home to acclaimed celebrity Irish chef, Richard Corrigan. He opened Corrigan’s Mayfair in 2008.

Corrigan’s Mayfair redefines the concept of quintessential British and Irish cuisine. Fusing seasonal produce with Richard’s unmistakable flair. The menus are inspired by Richard’s humble, rural upbringing- combining 21st century luxury and style with down-to-earth, home-inspired cooking that is reflective of the seasons, including - game certainly, but also foraged vegetables and fruits, and sustainable fish. Why? We want to tell a story, work with natural products which, ultimately are resources. We want to work with the best and that means responsible management. Eating today and thinking about tomorrow.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Lunch 12pm - 3pm | Dinner 6pm - 10pm
SATURDAY: Dinner 6pm - 10pm
SUNDAY: Lunch 12pm - 4pm

There are also three private spaces available for lunch, dinner or indeed at any other time (receptions, presentations or brainstorms). In addition the restaurant is available for breakfast & private hire as are all the other spaces. There is no room hire and all of our rooms include complimentary canapés.

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £36.00 £44.00
Pretheatre   £48.00

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£33.00 £48.00 £8.00 £15.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £25.00
Filter Coffee £4.00
Extras  
Service 15.00%

Restaurant details

Yes
14, 24, 6
No dress code
70
Yes

The chef

Richard Corrigan

Richard is the Michelin star chef/owner of Corrigan Restaurants, which operates Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill, Corrigan’s Mayfair in London and Bentley’s Sea Grill in Harrods, London. Richard’s culinary career, in brief, spans several years in the Netherlands, head chef of Mulligan’s in Mayfair and gaining his first Michelin Star as head chef of Fulham Road in Fulham in 1994 and his second star at Lindsay House in Soho, in 1997. Most recently, in 2013, Richard bought a 100-acre private estate, the Virginia Park Lodge in Ireland. In addition to wowing the London food scene, Richard has cooked for the Queen twice, British Airways Concorde and is the Chef’s Alliance Spokesperson of the Slow Food Movement. Lauded as one of the greatest chefs of his generation (having won 3 AA restaurant of the year awards), he has received praise from some of the fiercest food and restaurants critics in the land.

Private dining

Lindsay Room

True Mayfair luxury, a room of classical proportions and artwork to match. So called in reference to Richard Corrigan’s last restaurant in Soho, the marble fireplace displays silver framed photographs of his career to date and the all the awards Corrigan’s Mayfair has won. There is also a plasma screen that can stream live footage from the kitchen. Seats up to 30 guests, Canapé reception for up to 40 guests

Poet's Corner

Our newly designed Poet’s Corner screened off from the main restaurant by a curtain allowing you and your guests to sit back and enjoy the privacy of your own space amidst the buzzing atmosphere of the main restaurant. Seats up to 10 guests

Chef's Table

Watch the theatre of the kitchen through the glass window while enjoying both the comfort and luxury of one of London’s best private dining rooms. Warm and club-like, this room allows you to see the action but at the same time allows for your own privacy, ideal for business or private events alike. Seats up to 12 guests

Exclusive Hire

The restaurant is ideal for wedding receptions, corporate functions and events of any nature – please contact our private dining manager to discuss this bespoke service. Seats up to 80 guests

28 Upper Grosvenor St, London, W1K 7EH
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Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑12 am
Wednesday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑12 am
Thursday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑12 am
Friday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑12 am
Saturday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑12 am
SundayCLOSED

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