Noble Rot Mayfair
Modern European restaurant · Mayfair ·
Extensive wine list, creative dishes, candlelit atmosphere
Extensive wine list, creative dishes, candlelit atmosphere
"Mention Noble Rot to anyone who knows anything about London restaurants and you’ll probably see a twinkle in their eye. Tell them they’ve got a Mayfair location and they might just give you a hug. The bungalow-ish, maroon-toned dining room den in Shepherd Market leans into humming, sipping, and forking. Standards aren’t as standout as its spots in Bloomsbury and Soho, so starters like Sicilian prawns may get you going more than modern European mains like the spaetzle." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"London’s booziest diagonal line is the one that runs west, from Noble Rot’s original location in Bloomsbury, via Soho, to their third buzzing spot in Mayfair. This maroon-toned, mahogany den in Shepherd’s Market feels like it could’ve been part of the bar and restaurant’s portfolio since day one. And the way in which the bungalow-ish dining room leans in humming, sipping, and forking seems to suggest the same. Standards feel high as usual—though starters like Sicilian prawns may get you going more than modern European mains like the späetzle. And with two bar areas (upstairs and down), this space feels tailor-made for lunch or dinner, business or leisure." - Jake Missing
"Open from midday til 11p.m. on Mondays, Noble Rot is the place to take a two-day hangover from Saturday night. Feeling delicate? Nibble on cecina, chervil and horseradish and sip a bracing glass of Adega de Monção. Ravenous? Go for a walloping great helping of veal bourguignon with kale and mash. There’s no pressure to drink up and clear off, either." - Emma Hughes
"Opening in spring 2023 on Shepherd Market in Mayfair — taking over the former Boudin Blanc site — this will be the group's third restaurant, run by Mark Andrew and Dan Keeling. It aims to continue the elegantly simple, faintly rustic yet decadent cooking style developed with Paul Weaver and Stephen Harris at the Bloomsbury original while carving out its own identity. Sited in an area described as having a “louche mantle” and known for excellent shops, pubs and restaurants, the venue is also expected to lean into the neighborhood’s fondness for grands crus and antique bottles, signaling a strong wine emphasis." - James Hansen
"The platonic ideal of a prix fixe at two courses for £18 or three for £22. In keeping with the ‘haven’t we suffered enough?’ mood of the nation, there are no calorie-conscious trifectas paying homage to cuisine minceur at this Bloomsbury haven, as in previous years. Instead find assemblages that reflect the seasons: currently a roast chicken salad with tarragon, and a grilled gurnard with braised courgettes and pink fir potatoes." - Emma Hughes
