Harden's says
The pub part of the redevelopment of The Audley by Artfarm, the hospitality arm of Hauser & Wirth galleries, with chef Jamie Shears overseeing a classic British menu. The rotating gallery of work from the world’s most famous artists will draw a crowd.
Harden's survey result
Summary
This “extravagantly fabulous” two-year-old is the flagship Mayfair restaurant from Artfarm – the hospitality arm of international Swiss art dealership Hauser + Wirth – “an unusual dining room with $50 million-worth of art on the walls!”. To be fair, some diners do report their meal of the year here, but the consensus view is that the rather classical cuisine (lobster pie, beef Wellington, Dover sole…) is “merely decent” – “mediocre fare for the (extremely high) price”, with “little or no innovation”. If you just want to ogle the art, and the cruet set inspired by American artist Paul McCarthy’s ‘butt-plug Christmas tree’, an affordable option would be to breakfast on porridge with Durslade Farm honey for under £10.
Summary
“Sitting next to a £1,000,000 painting does add a frisson” at this “gorgeous” autumn 2022 newcomer in the blue-blooded heart of Mayfair. An arm of international art promoters, Hauser & Wirth, it sits on the first floor of the newly refurbished Audley Pub and counted King Charles & Queen Camilla amongst its earlier customers. It’s undoubtedly a “fabulous” space (hung with works by Matisse and Freud) that makes a very “interesting new addition to the Mayfair restaurant scene”, but the menu is priced for plutocrats, and results are a little mixed. Most reporters do applaud “elegant surroundings with food to match”. But there are also a number of doubters, who feel it lacks culinary finesse (“I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t quite as extortionately priced as we’d anticipated. We shared the famous lobster pie (£96)… to be honest it was a bit disappointing. The remainder of the meal was competent if a bit unexciting”).
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The Audley, 41-43 Mount Street, London, W1K 3AH
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"Hard surfaces everywhere means it gets very noisy and difficult to hold a conservation, which is an important part of an evening out. It would be better if some of the spotlights were directed to the tables rather than the artwork - always nice to see what you’re eating! Some of the food is very good, some very salty. Friendly, professional staff."
"Go for the art and prepare your wallet for a shock. Food competent, rich and overpriced (unless you factor in the art)"
"Go for the art and prepare your wallet for a shock. Food competent, rich and overpriced (unless you factor in the art)"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £12.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
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| Service | 15.00% |
The Audley, 41-43 Mount Street, London, W1K 3AH
Opening hours
| Monday | 7:30 am‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am‑4:45pm |
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