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September 2022: In a slightly surprising move, chef Alyn Williams has joined the ‘gastronomic amusement park’.

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Holy Guacamole, Batman! The basement near Piccadilly Circus that was Mash Steakhouse (RIP) has been taken over. With their evil masterplan it’s been relaunched. But not just as a themed diner. Oh no! But a ‘Gastronomic Amusement Park’ with five restaurants, three bars and 330 covers in total. For the 20-seat Monarch Theatre experience, enjoy 11-courses for… £195 per person. Great Scott!! There are some serious folks in the kitchen here, though. Executive Chef of The Monarch Theatre, Karl O’Dell, was formerly head chef of the sadly now defunct, but superb Texture (RIP).

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Summary

£114
£££££
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Despite the larger-than-life Marvel theme (enter through a bookcase in a library) and big backing (including the involvement of DC Comics and Warner Bros), this sizable basement two-year-old near Piccadilly Circus doesn’t make many waves – too few reports for a rating, although such feedback as we did receive was positive. That some aspects of its approach are surprisingly upmarket perhaps actually limits its appeal: instead of being a fun, cartoony schlockfest, the decor is in fact rather classy; and although there’s now a cheap set menu option (including for ‘Little Gothamites’), the à la carte or Monarch Theatre experience are priced beyond the reach of ‘casual dining’. Still, with extensive AV in some areas, for a themed, business-related event it can be a natural.

Summary

£105
£££££
2
Average
2
Average
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A wonderful themed entrance, through a bookcase in a library and down dark, futuristic stairs” sets an appropriate scene at this Marvel-themed basement (in association with Warner Bros), just off Piccadilly Circus. “The décor of the restaurant itself, though, contains rather less fantasy… without the entrance you might not even guess the Marvel-connection… it feels more jazz-age New York or an ocean liner”. (“Contrary to my impression from the website, it is essentially one big room containing most of the different restaurants and bars, although the differences between them are subtle.”) “The food is a mixed bag”: some items are “excellent”, but “despite the talented chef, other dishes are overpriced or subpar”. Overall, though, leaving aside the cartoonish prices, everyone accepts that there is some serious culinary endeavour going on here. And such feedback that we have on the most expensive option (the exotic tasting menu in the separate ‘Monarch Theatre’ experience) says it’s “exceptional”.

Summary

£118
£££££
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Holy Guacamole, Batman! The basement near Piccadilly Circus that was Mash Steakhouse (RIP) has been taken over by Wonderland Restaurant group, in association with Warner Bros and DC. With their evil master plan it’s been relaunched. But not just as a themed diner. Oh no! But a ‘Gastronomic Amusement Park’ with five restaurants, three bars and 330 covers in total. For the 20-seat Monarch Theatre experience, enjoy 11-courses for… £195 per person. Great Scott!! There are some serious folks in the kitchen here, though. Executive chef at The Monarch, Karl O’Dell, was formerly head chef of the sadly now defunct, but superb, Texture (RIP).

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Restaurant details

22, 40, 20
No dress code
210

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Pretheatre £24.50 £29.50
SundayLunch £24.50 £29.50
  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 195.00 Always available 10

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£12.00 £35.00 £7.00 £12.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £42.00
Filter Coffee £4.50
Extras  
Bread £8.00
Service 15.00%
77 Brewer Street, London, W1F 9ZN
Opening hours
Monday05.005 pm‑1 am
Tuesday05.005 pm‑1 am
Wednesday05.005 pm‑1 am
Thursday12 pm‑1.00
Friday12 pm‑1.00
Saturday12 pm‑1.00
Sunday1 pm‑9 pm

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