Harden's says
Within the new 334-room Principal London hotel – occupying the former Hotel Russell, a dramatic listed building on the eastern flank of Russell Square – an afternoon tea parlour in the grand, restored ballroom. The hotel will also boast neighbourhood restaurant Neptune, Fitz's cocktail bar and Burr & Co coffeehouse.
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8 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5BE
Restaurant details
8 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5BE
Opening hours
Opening June
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