Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill
Price guide: Mid-range
11-15 Swallow Street, London, W1B 4DG
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Best for Dining alone - Expert review of Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill
An historic London restaurant brought back to life by a passionate Irish chef.
This is a spot my husband and I visit regularly (which means we’re spending our own money!) since chef Richard Corrigan took over. The oyster bar’s long opening hours mean it’s handy to pop into after shopping or a matinee, and it’s great fun sitting at the bar watching the staff at work and chatting to the other diners.
Food and drink:
I almost always have the fish pie with green Tabasco sauce on the side. The fish soups are very good, and smoked eel (served here with crème fraîche and potato pancakes) is a must if you’ve never tried it. Anyone who’s a bit nervous of eating oysters can rest easy in the knowledge that Bentley’s is bound to have at least one variety they enjoy, and because it is the UK’s top buyer and seller of oysters, freshness is first class. The best Irish soda bread in the capital can be found nestled in the bread basket. Wines are carefully chosen to suit the food.
Ambience:
The Arts & Crafts décor of the Victorian building has been carefully refurbished and the compact oyster bar has buckets of old-world charm. Its menu is also served at the glamorous streetside tables. Upstairs, the grill restaurant is more restrained and formal.
Service:
Often slow in my experience, unless you’re actually sitting at the bar - I’d be nervous visiting pre-theatre.
Location:
Just off Regent Street and close to Piccadilly Circus and the theatres of Shaftesbury Avenue.
Price advice:
The fish pie is £16.95, oysters from £9.50 a half dozen, roast cod with chorizo and rosemary £18.50.
More information on Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Restaurant, Wine bar
- Food:
- Seafood
- Address:
- 11-15 Swallow Street, London, W1B 4DG
- Telephone:
- 020 7734 4756
- Website:
- http://www.bentleysoysterbarandgrill.co.uk
- Serves:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Opening times:
- Mon-Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-10pm.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Reservations:
- Suggested
- Free tags / Keywords:
- Richard Corrigan, Irish
