123V Browns
Mayfair, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book 123V Browns for an easy Mayfair drinks-led meet-up, not for a research-heavy destination meal. The confirmed details point to convenience, broad afternoon-to-evening usefulness, and low booking pressure; choose Chisou, Ikeda, Beast, or La Petite Maison instead when the group needs a clearer cuisine brief or more defined dining occasion.
About 123V Browns
Should you book 123V Browns? Consider it if you want a London venue with clearly listed opening hours and a smart casual dress code. It is best for plans driven by timing and dress code, not by a particular chef, cuisine, tasting format, price point, awards, seat count, or service style.
The practical reason to consider it is timing. 123V Browns is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12–11 PM, and closed on Sunday and Monday. For someone planning a visit, the safest approach is to confirm any menu, booking, seating, or service details directly with the venue before making it the centrepiece of an occasion.
A London option with a simple schedule
The strongest use case is its schedule. It is open from midday into late evening on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, which can make it easier to fit into a London day than venues with narrower hours. The dress code is smart casual, so plan accordingly.
If you need a more defined plan by cuisine, drinks programme, price range, chef, awards, booking method, or dining format, the London restaurants guide, London bars guide, and London hotels guide are better starting points.
Where to set expectations before you go
Set expectations around the basics: 123V Browns is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12–11 PM, closed Sunday and Monday, and has a smart casual dress code. This makes it a practical timing-led option rather than a splurge recommendation, a specific cuisine destination, or a venue to choose for a particular service format.
If you want to compare other dining options, consider Chisou, Ikeda, Beast, La Petite Maison, or Giannino. 123V Browns makes the most sense when the opening hours and smart casual guidance are enough for your plan, and when you are comfortable checking any finer details directly before you go.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 12–11 PM
- Location
- 39 Brook St, London W1K 4JE, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- 123vegan.co.uk
- Phone
- +447350876330
The take
The Take
The Vibe
123V Browns sits squarely in Mayfair’s fine-dining fabric, trading on an address that signals polish and an elevated dining intent. The write-up frames the restaurant among tasting-menu counters and destination rooms, so the experience reads as refined and deliberately composed: a place where chef-led sequences (including omakase) and carefully paced courses set the tone. The room is aimed at diners who expect a measured, attentive service rhythm and cuisine presented with precision; its Mayfair location also means a clientele that mixes international visitors with local regulars seeking a polished, discreet evening.
Best For
This is a venue best approached for evening dining and occasions that benefit from planning. Tasting menus and omakase offerings typically anchor dinner sittings and reward advance reservations. Because the restaurant occupies a Mayfair fine-dining corridor, where lead times and reservation practices matter, it is well suited to date nights, special occasions and celebrations where a structured, chef-led meal is the point of the outing. Walk-ins are unlikely to be the primary route in; book ahead to secure the preferred night and seating.
Ordering Tips
If you’re planning a visit, prioritize the chef-led formats named in the menu: omakase is among the signature offerings and signals a counter or tasting sequence best experienced by committing to the full menu. The Garden Sushi and Bottomless Sushi are highlighted signature items, and finishing with a listed dessert such as Matcha Cheesecake makes for a neat finale. Given the Mayfair context and the mention of tasting-menu counters, check booking lead times and consider reserving the tasting or omakase option to get the experience the restaurant is known for.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere with soft lighting in an intimate courtyard garden setting adorned with lush mature ferns and trees, creating a serene oasis away from street noise.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Omakase, Tasting menu
- Drinks Focus
- Natural wine, Craft cocktails, Mocktails
- Dietary
- Vegan options, Vegetarian friendly, Allergy accommodating
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Garden Sushi
- Bottomless Sushi
- Omakase
- Matcha Cheesecake
- Crispy Rice Rolls
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 39 Brook St, London W1K 4JE, United Kingdom
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–11 PM
- Thursday
- 12–11 PM
- Friday
- 12–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12–11 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
39 Brook St, London W1K 4JE, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Chisou, Japanese, Japanese
- Ikeda, Notable alternative
- Giannino, Notable alternative
- Beast, Steak-Seafood, Pacific Northwestern, Steak-Seafood, Pacific Northwestern
- La Petite Maison, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How 123V Browns compares in Mayfair
123V Browns is the lower-commitment choice in this group: easy booking, central Mayfair location, and a drinks-led use case. Chisou is the better pick when the brief is clearly Japanese, while Ikeda suits diners who want a more defined restaurant plan rather than a flexible bar-adjacent stop.
For bigger-spend group energy, Beast gives the clearest category signal with steak-seafood framing, so it is the stronger choice for a planned dinner. La Petite Maison is a cleaner fit for polished, social dining when ambiance matters as much as the food brief. Giannino is worth cross-shopping if the group wants another central London restaurant option rather than a drinks-first plan.
Choose 123V Browns when flexibility and location beat menu certainty. Choose Chisou or Ikeda for Japanese, Beast for a heavier dinner, and La Petite Maison when the booking needs to feel more occasion-ready.
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Compare 123V Browns
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123V Browns | London | No published awards | |
| Chisou | London | Japanese | 2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #8692024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #677 |
| Ikeda | London | No published awards | |
| Giannino | London | No published awards | |
| Beast | London | Steak-Seafood, Pacific Northwestern | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3022024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #2792023 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended |
| La Petite Maison | London | 2026 Harden's Top 100 UK Restaurants · #562026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of ExcellenceWorld's Best Wine Lists 2024 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to 123V Browns?
Other options to compare include Chisou, Ikeda, La Petite Maison, Giannino, and Beast. Choose between them based on the kind of visit you want.
How far ahead should I book 123V Browns?
For a Tuesday to Saturday visit, use the 12–11 PM hours as a planning guide and check directly with the venue for reservations or availability.
Is 123V Browns good for solo dining?
For solo dining, the useful basics are its Tuesday to Saturday hours, from 12–11 PM, and its smart casual dress code.
Is lunch or dinner better at 123V Browns?
The hours run from 12–11 PM Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday closed.
