Harden's says
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.
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Summary
Part of the Gladwin Bros’ well-known ‘Local & Wild’ group, this Soho venue is focused on “sound cooking using ingredients with a known provenance” – many of them from the family estate in Sussex (hence the name). That said, the lukewarm performance here fails to match that of its better-established West London stablemates, the Shed in Notting Hill and Rabbit in Chelsea. But maybe a summer 2025 refit is about to change all that: it’s seen the introduction of a chef’s table, a central wood-fired kitchen grill, and a new bar.
Summary
“This farm-to-table bistro” from the Gladwin Brothers is celebrating five years in Soho and mostly receives a good rep, for its “delicious and local” cuisine and “friendly” approach. It’s not entirely consistent though – even those who laud “admirable sustainable credentials and well-intended cuisine” can say “it does not quite hit a notable standard”.
Summary
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
“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.
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63-64 Frith Street, London, W1D 3JW
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £48.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £9.50 | £24.00 | £8.00 | £7.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £4.50 |
| Service | 12.50% |
63-64 Frith Street, London, W1D 3JW
Opening hours
| Monday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
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