A charming converted mews house, Mews of Mayfair is the ideal place to sip cocktails over moreish meals and watch the heady hedge fund world go by (albeit a little slower these days).

The Venue
Mews of Mayfair is tucked away down a historic cobbled courtyard in the centre of town, surrounded by other restaurants and bars with al fresco dining areas giving the entire area a well-dressed Bond Street buzz.

Upon entering, you’re immediately struck by the decadent decor, spread across four floors and offering such touches as Eighteenth Century chandeliers and sumptuous Queen Anne chairs. The ground floor is touted as an informal cocktail bar and meeting area; however this is informal the Mews of Mayfair way. Sumptuous leather sofas and glittering chandeliers, set against a gleaming bar with row upon row of premium spirits claims otherwise. Ascending the stairs you come to the restaurant, a space with a formal feel, decked out as it is all in white, with enough room for 60. If your trust fund allows, you can ascend the stairs further to the second floor, where you’ll find the vaulted Chef’s Dining Room provides an excellent private dining area and is completely covered with oversized antique maps and atmospheric antique lighting.

If you’re visiting for a party, however, then the basement is the final jewel in this venue’s crown, and is where the club resides. Leaning towards a roaring ‘20s retro style, with stunning sparkling wallpaper and cosy alcoves lending partying in the past a new lease of life.

The Atmosphere
As you’d expect from such an upmarket venue, the staff at Mews of Mayfair seem to know what you want before you do, which is handy considering the extensive drinks list. Suits sit next to fashionistas in a simultaneous meeting of minds, money and Miu Miu. Although relaxed, there is a palpable feeling that the real party could kick off at any moment.

The Food
The menu samples food from the countries of the former British Empire and colonialism never tasted so good with delights such as seared scallop with cauliflower and cardomom puree (£9.50), lamb cannelloni and sweetbreads with mousserons mushroom (£19.00) and pecan spiced steam pudding with bee pollen ice cream (£7.00) on the menu. Considering the setting and the quality of the food, prices are actually on the lower side of what you might expect – although certainly not cheap, you’ll struggle to break the £45 a head (without alcohol) ordering from the a la carte.

There’s also an extremely well priced set lunch menu for £23 for three courses. If you do have the money to spend, then their eight course tasting menu for £60 a head (£100 with wine) is certainly worth a try, offering such delights as crisp sea bream with potato foam, ragout of asparagus and morels and lime cheesecake with pistachio crunch.

The Drink
As with the food, the drink at Mews of Mayfair aren’t cheap, but for the setting they are extremely good value for money. Signature cocktails include such choices as Mutiny Mews (pineapple crushed with dark fruit liqueurs and Havana Club Especial), which is basically a decadent take on the traditional rum punch. If you like your cocktails to taste more like desserts then the Watermelon Sorbet (fresh watermelon, Stoli and homemade sorbet) is the perfect bridge between cocktail and pudding, tasting delicately sweet. If you prefer your cocktails to be classic, they have a full list of the usual suspects and martinis (all £8).

As you might expect, there’s a frankly awe-inspiring list of Champagne, including bottle from the lower end of the pay scale (£60 for a bottle of Pommery Rose NV), rising to the heart attack inducing £8800 bottle of Dom Perignon 1995 Methusalem. Only the Pommery NV and Pommery Rose NV are available by the glass (£11-£12). Alternatively, you can turn to the wine list, which offers more wallet friendly choices such as a £16 bottle of Mews house white – the Vin de Pays d’Orc 2006.

The Last Word
Affordable luxury in the most exclusive of areas, Mews of Mayfair is a must for those who want to drink, dine and dance in the same venue without sacrificing glamour or quality.

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