Patty & Bun founder Joe Grossman launches his second dining pub today (Friday 10 October) – The Shaston Arms in Soho, a follow-up to the successful Waterman’s Arms which he opened in Barnes two years ago.
The Shaston’s kitchen is led by former Ducksoup head chef Sam Andrews, who is also behind the Waterman’s modern European menu – rated “very high-end food for a pub” in the just-published 2026 Harden’s guide.
Sam has put together what is billed as a “cracking little menu” for the new venue, with the likes of fennel with smoked cod’s roe; mergez frites baguette; celeriac fritter with leeks vinaigrette; steak with beef lardons and “fantastic Sunday grub, beef/porchetta/chicken”.
The Shaston Arms is in pedestrianised Ganton Street, near Carnaby Street. It opens from midday today for drinks, with food to follow from Tuesday evening, and takes bookings for dining (maximum 6 people) in the back area only, with the rest of the pub for walk-ins.
