Restaurant in London, United Kingdom

Corrigan's Mayfair

Name: Corrigan's Mayfair
Address: 28 Upper Grosvenor St, London W1K 7EH, United Kingdom, London, GB
Telephone: +44 20 7499 9943
Price range: £££

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Classical French-Irish cooking, Mayfair clubhouse feel.

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About Corrigan's Mayfair

Corrigan's Mayfair earns its Mayfair address through consistent, sourcing-led cooking: wild and foraged British and Irish produce handled with classical French technique. Michelin Plate-recognised in 2024 and 2025 and ranked in OAD's Classical Europe list, it sits at £££ — a tier below the neighbourhood's flagship tasting-menu rooms and worth booking for ingredient-focused diners who want a formal, repeatable dinner rather than a one-off event.

Should You Book Corrigan's Mayfair?

If you have been to Corrigan's Mayfair once, the question on a second visit is not whether the room has changed — it largely hasn't, and that is the point. The leather banquettes, the dimmed lighting, the clubby Mayfair address on Upper Grosvenor Street: these are fixed coordinates. What shifts is the menu, which head chef Luke Ahearne keeps in constant motion, anchored in wild and foraged ingredients sourced from artisan suppliers rather than commodity distributors. For a food-focused diner in London's £££ bracket, that sourcing commitment is what makes the difference between a fine-dining meal and a repeatable one. Book it.

Corrigan's Mayfair: The Full Picture

Corrigan's Mayfair opened as Richard Corrigan's flagship in Mayfair, and the restaurant has now accumulated enough time in operation to be judged on consistency rather than novelty. The Michelin Plate recognitions in both 2024 and 2025, alongside an Opinionated About Dining Classical Europe ranking of #169 in 2024 (and Highly Recommended in 2023), confirm that the kitchen is delivering at a level that reviewers return to rather than dismiss. A Google rating of 4.6 from 671 reviews adds a ground-level signal that the experience holds up across a wide range of guests, not just critics.

The sourcing model is central to understanding what you are paying for at the £££ price point. Corrigan's kitchen draws on wild and foraged produce channelled through valued artisan suppliers — a supply chain that directly shapes what appears on the plate each season. This is not a menu written to a template and then shopped to a wholesaler. Game season, for instance, brings whole partridge prepared with pear pickled in vin jaune; Irish beef from specific producers appears in forms like tournedos Rossini and côte de boeuf for two. The provenance of the ingredient, in other words, precedes the recipe. For a diner who wants to understand why a dish tastes the way it does, that sequence matters.

The menu's classical French technique, pommes Anna, vin jaune sauce, tournedos Rossini, sits alongside what the kitchen describes as a rural Irish spirit brought to the West End. The combination is less a fusion exercise than a consistent editorial position: foraged and wild British and Irish produce treated with the rigour of French classical cookery. A wild turbot main course, for example, has been documented arriving with Jerusalem artichokes, pickled trompettes, sea vegetables and agnolotti of smoked bone marrow, a plate where every element has a sourcing logic rather than a decorative one. Lunch and dinner menus follow a du jour format, meaning the kitchen is not coasting on a fixed set piece.

Room itself is worth understanding before you arrive. Dickies Bar is available for pre-dinner drinks, and the clubby atmosphere, leather banquettes, intimate lighting, makes this a better choice for a dinner that needs to feel considered rather than casual. The Star Wine List White Star recognition, published December 2021, flags the wine list as a serious asset: described as vast and authoritative, it opens with a rotating seasonal selection. One documented critique worth noting: the selection available by the glass is limited relative to the depth of the list, so if you want to explore broadly without committing to bottles, manage expectations accordingly.

Service has been specifically called out in verified reporting, with a reviewer noting that "the attention to detail is what makes this restaurant different from the others" and that "the staff are at hand to ensure the experience is sublime." That is a peer-sourced signal, not a house claim, useful to weigh against restaurants in the same price tier where service is more variable.

Hours run Tuesday through Saturday, lunch from 12 to 3 pm and dinner from 5 to 11 pm. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. For London dining at this level, booking difficulty is moderate, easier than the two-Michelin-star rooms but not a walk-in proposition. Plan a minimum of two to three weeks ahead for dinner, more for weekend slots. For pre-dinner drinks before heading elsewhere in Mayfair, HIDE on Piccadilly is a strong alternative in the neighbourhood. For a lighter Modern British option nearby, Wild Honey St James operates at a comparable price point with less formality. If you are building a broader London itinerary, consult our full London restaurants guide, and for context on where to stay nearby, our full London hotels guide covers the relevant options.

Beyond London, the sourcing-led British cooking that Corrigan's represents has strong regional counterparts: The Fat Duck in Bray, L'Enclume in Cartmel, Moor Hall in Aughton, and Gidleigh Park in Chagford each operate with their own ingredient-first philosophies at higher price brackets. Closer in format and tone, Hand and Flowers in Marlow, hide and fox in Saltwood, alchemilla in Nottingham, and The Star Inn The City in York are worth noting for explorers building a picture of this style across the UK.

Know Before You Go

Address: 28 Upper Grosvenor St, London W1K 7EH
Price range: £££
Cuisine: Modern European / Modern British, classical French technique
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 12–3 pm (lunch) and 5–11 pm (dinner). Closed Sunday and Monday.
Booking difficulty: Moderate, book 2–3 weeks ahead for dinner; more lead time needed for weekends
Pre-dinner option: Dickies Bar on-site for cocktails before your table
Wine list: Star Wine List White Star recipient; vast and authoritative, with limited by-the-glass selection relative to overall depth
Good for: Ingredient-focused diners, special occasions, business dinners, repeat visitors who want a menu that moves with the seasons
Less suited to: Casual drop-in dining, large groups looking for a loud room, diners who want an extensive by-the-glass wine programme
Nearby drinks: HIDE and St. Barts are solid pre- or post-dinner options in the area
Also explore: London bars guide | London experiences guide | London wineries guide

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a first-timer know about Corrigan's Mayfair?

Go in expecting a clubby, dimly lit room with leather banquettes rather than a sleek modern dining room — that is deliberate, not dated. The kitchen under head chef Luke Ahearne leans on classical French technique with an Irish rural sensibility: wild and foraged ingredients, game in season, and a serious Irish beef programme. At £££, this sits at the higher end of Mayfair lunch spending, so the du jour menus at lunch or dinner are the smartest entry point if you want to test the kitchen before committing to a longer format. The restaurant holds a Michelin Plate (2025) and is ranked #169 in Opinionated About Dining's Classical Europe list.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Corrigan's Mayfair?

At £££ pricing, the tasting menu earns its keep if classical French technique and seasonal British produce are your preference. The kitchen does not cut corners on the longer format — dishes like wild turbot with agnolotti of smoked bone marrow or pigeon pie with foie gras and pickled quince show genuine ambition. If you want a shorter, lower-commitment version, the lunch du jour menu delivers the same kitchen without the full outlay. For tasting menus at a similar price point, The Ledbury and CORE by Clare Smyth are the direct comparisons, though both sit at a higher Michelin tier.

Can I eat at the bar at Corrigan's Mayfair?

Dickies Bar is available for pre-dinner drinks and is referenced in the venue's own positioning, making it a practical option if you arrive early or want a standalone drink. Whether full dining is available at the bar is not confirmed in available venue data, so contact the restaurant at 28 Upper Grosvenor St directly to confirm bar seating for food service before planning around it.

Is Corrigan's Mayfair good for solo dining?

The clubhouse format — leather banquettes, dimmed lighting, a bar on-site — is more comfortable for solo diners than a stark modern room, and Dickies Bar gives you a fallback if counter or single seating is available. That said, Corrigan's is primarily a table-service restaurant and solo bookings at £££ pricing are a real commitment. If solo dining flexibility is a priority, confirm single-seat availability when booking; walk-in bar access at Dickies Bar may be the easier route.

Is Corrigan's Mayfair good for a special occasion?

Yes, with the right group. The room is built for occasion dining — intimate, well-staffed, and the kind of address (28 Upper Grosvenor St, Mayfair) that signals effort. A Michelin Plate (2025) and OAD Classical Europe ranking give it credibility with guests who track those credentials. For a couple or a small group where classical cooking and a serious wine list matter, this works well. If the occasion calls for a higher Michelin tier, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay or CORE by Clare Smyth are the step up; if the priority is a more contemporary room, The Ledbury is worth comparing.

Location

28 Upper Grosvenor St, London W1K 7EH, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Compare Corrigan's Mayfair

Comparing Corrigan's Mayfair to Alternatives

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Awards	Booking Difficulty
Corrigan's Mayfair	Modern European, Modern British	£££		Moderate
CORE by Clare Smyth	Modern British	££££	Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay	Contemporary European, French	££££	Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown
Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library	Modern French	££££	Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown
The Ledbury	Modern European, Modern Cuisine	££££	Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal	Modern British, Traditional British	££££	Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown

How Corrigan's Mayfair stacks up against the competition.

Also Consider

CORE by Clare Smyth, Modern British, ££££
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Contemporary European, French, ££££
Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library, Modern French, ££££
The Ledbury, Modern European, Modern Cuisine, ££££
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Modern British, Traditional British, ££££

How It Compares

Corrigan's Mayfair sits at £££ in a neighbourhood where most of its direct competitors operate at ££££. That price gap is the first decision filter. CORE by Clare Smyth and The Ledbury are the benchmark Modern European/British rooms at the higher price tier: both carry two Michelin stars and are significantly harder to book. If your priority is the most technically ambitious cooking in London's Modern British category and price is secondary, those two are the correct answer. Corrigan's is the right call if you want comparable sourcing rigour and a formal room at a lower spend per head, with moderate rather than difficult booking logistics.

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library both operate at ££££ with strong classical French credentials. Gordon Ramsay carries three Michelin stars and is the reference point for French classical precision in London; Sketch offers a more theatrical environment alongside its cooking. Neither is a direct substitute for Corrigan's Irish-inflected, foraged-ingredient approach, and both require more lead time and spend. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at ££££ covers the Modern British / Traditional British territory from a very different angle, archival British culinary history rather than contemporary artisan sourcing, and suits a diner motivated by concept as much as ingredient provenance.

For the food-focused diner who wants a high-quality Mayfair dinner without the ££££ commitment, Corrigan's is the practical recommendation. It delivers Michelin-recognised, OAD-listed cooking with a sourcing model that explains the price, in a room that suits both special occasions and well-considered business dinners. The trade-off against the starred rooms is that you are not getting the same depth of tasting-menu ambition or the same wine-by-the-glass breadth, but on value for the category, it holds up clearly against its peer set.