Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
Michelin star, 10,000 wines, breakfast too.

HIDE holds a Michelin star and sits on Piccadilly opposite Green Park, with a wine list of 10,000 references drawn from Hedonism Wines available at any service — including breakfast from 7 AM on weekdays. The eight-course tasting menu runs £165 per head. For a Mayfair fine dining morning, it is the strongest option in the area by a significant margin.
If you are weighing up where to spend serious money on a meal in Mayfair, HIDE at 85 Piccadilly makes a stronger case than most at the same price tier — but the decision hinges on what you want from the occasion. For breakfast and brunch, it is arguably the most compelling proposition in this part of London: a Michelin-starred kitchen, a Green Park view, and a wine list of 10,000 references available from 7 AM on weekdays. For dinner, it competes directly with CORE by Clare Smyth and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, but breakfast is where HIDE genuinely separates itself from the field.
Most Michelin-starred kitchens do not open before noon. HIDE opens at 7 AM Monday through Friday, and 9 AM on weekends — and the breakfast service is not a scaled-back hotel buffet or a pastry trolley. Regulars describe it as a remarkable experience in its own right, with classic dishes alongside original plates. The French toast is singled out repeatedly by diners as worth the visit alone. For anyone who wants a serious, technically ambitious morning meal in a room with a direct view over Green Park , and the option to order from one of the deepest wine lists in the country while doing so , there is no direct equivalent in London at this address type.
The building itself reinforces the experience. The design is inspired by the trees of Green Park opposite: the lightest oak on the upper floor represents branches, the darker ground floor a trunk, and the basement bar below echoes the roots. The upper floor window seats, with their panoramic view over the park, are the ones to request. Book early in the day and the room is quieter, more considered, and genuinely suited to conversation , a different proposition to the dinner service, which draws a heavier expense-account crowd.
HIDE is owned by Hedonism Wines, and that connection is the single most distinctive practical fact about the venue. Any bottle from Hedonism's 10,000-strong list can be at your table within 15 minutes of ordering , during any service, including breakfast. The wine programme has been recognised by Star Wine List as a top-tier destination every year from 2021 through 2025, and the venue holds a 2-Star Accreditation from the World of Fine Wine Awards. For a food and wine explorer, this is the operational detail that tips the decision: you are not choosing between the wine list and the food. You are getting both at full depth simultaneously.
The kitchen is led by Josh Angus following Ollie Dabbous's departure in early 2025. Guest ratings for the cuisine have held steady through the transition, with the cooking consistently described as wonderfully presented and meticulously thought-through. The menu options run from à la carte through to a set menu and an eight-course tasting menu priced at £165 per person. The approach is Modern European with Modern British inflections: technically ambitious, imaginatively constructed, and with a focus on pure, well-balanced flavours. The Michelin star, held since 2024, remains in place.
The honest caveat: a minority of diners feel the pricing outpaces the execution. At £165 per head for the tasting menu before wine and service, expectations are ceiling-high. If you are comparing to Corrigan's Mayfair or Wild Honey St James at lower price points, the gap in ambition is real but so is the gap in spend. HIDE is the right choice when the wine programme, the view, and the occasion itself are part of the calculation.
Booking is hard. HIDE is a large, two-floor venue , the capacity is generous by London fine dining standards , but demand is consistent and the combination of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a basement cocktail bar means it operates across a long day with few quiet windows. Book a minimum of three weeks out for dinner. Breakfast and weekend brunch slots move quickly because the value-to-occasion ratio is strong: you are getting Michelin-starred cooking and a world-class wine list at a time when most comparable kitchens are closed. The first-floor corner table above the junction of Clarges Street and Piccadilly is particularly sought after for business meals. For groups, the spacing between tables is noted by regulars as genuinely comfortable for conversation , an asset in a room that could easily feel crowded.
The basement cocktail bar is a separate draw, with regular diners expressing strong enthusiasm for it. If a full dinner reservation is not available, an early evening visit to the bar followed by a later reservation is a workable alternative.
| Detail | HIDE | CORE by Clare Smyth | The Ledbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price tier | ££££ | ££££ | ££££ |
| Tasting menu | £165 per person (8 courses) | Available | Available |
| Breakfast service | Yes , from 7 AM (Mon–Fri) | No | No |
| Michelin stars | 1 (2024) | 3 | 2 |
| Wine programme | 10,000 references (Hedonism) | Standard fine dining list | Standard fine dining list |
| Booking difficulty | Hard | Very hard | Hard |
| Opening days | Mon–Sun | Wed–Sat | Wed–Sun |
If you are exploring the broader fine dining scene in the UK, The Fat Duck in Bray, L'Enclume in Cartmel, and Moor Hall in Aughton represent the strongest alternatives outside London at the same tier. For country house dining, Gidleigh Park in Chagford is the comparison to make. Closer to London, Hand and Flowers in Marlow offers a different register entirely. For Modern European cooking at a similar level outside the capital, alchemilla in Nottingham and The Star Inn The City in York are worth your attention. Closer in name only, hide and fox in Saltwood operates in a different league. For London-specific planning, see our full London restaurants guide, our London bars guide, our London hotels guide, our London wineries guide, and our London experiences guide. For a neighbourhood alternative at a different price point, St. Barts is worth a look.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIDE | Modern European, Modern British | ££££ | Hard |
| CORE by Clare Smyth | Modern British | ££££ | Unknown |
| Restaurant Gordon Ramsay | Contemporary European, French | ££££ | Unknown |
| Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library | Modern French | ££££ | Unknown |
| The Ledbury | Modern European, Modern Cuisine | ££££ | Unknown |
| Dinner by Heston Blumenthal | Modern British, Traditional British | ££££ | Unknown |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
For most visitors, yes — with a caveat. The eight-course tasting menu at £165 per person is competitive for Michelin-starred Mayfair, and the Hedonism Wines connection means the bottle you choose is genuinely exceptional rather than a standard restaurant markup. A minority of diners feel the cooking does not fully justify the cost, so if you are price-sensitive, the breakfast service offers a lower-stakes entry point into the same kitchen and room.
CORE by Clare Smyth on Notting Hill charges similarly and delivers tighter, more personal cooking if the tasting format is your priority. The Ledbury in Notting Hill is the stronger call for produce-led precision. If the wine list is the draw, no comparable London restaurant comes close to HIDE's access to Hedonism's 10,000-bottle inventory — that is the differentiator worth paying for.
The room runs formal in atmosphere — Green Park views, Michelin star, expense-account clientele — but the venue's own tone is described as modern and easy-going. A jacket for dinner is a safe read; the breakfast and lunch services are slightly more relaxed. There is no documented strict dress code in the available data, so when in doubt, dress as you would for a serious Mayfair restaurant.
Yes. HIDE is a large, two-floor venue with generous table spacing by London fine dining standards — reviewers specifically note the room is comfortable for business dinners and conversation. The first-floor corner table above the Clarges Street and Piccadilly junction is flagged as a standout for deal-making. Larger groups should book well in advance and check the venue's official channels to discuss layout options.
The kitchen — now led by Josh Angus following Ollie Dabbous's departure in early 2025 — operates across à la carte, set menu, and eight-course tasting menu formats, which gives more flexibility than a single fixed-menu format. Specific dietary accommodations are not documented in available data, so contact HIDE at 85 Piccadilly directly before booking to confirm what the kitchen can adjust.
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