Kerridge's Bar & Grill

Should You Book Kerridge's Bar & Grill?

If you are deciding between Kerridge's Bar & Grill and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal for a Modern British special occasion in central London, Kerridge's wins on atmosphere and accessibility; but Dinner edges it on culinary prestige. Kerridge's sits inside the Corinthia hotel on Northumberland Avenue, which positions it as one of the grandest dining rooms in the West End, that setting does a lot of work for celebrations, client dinners, landmark dates. Book it if the room and the occasion matter as much as the food.

The Venue

Kerridge's Bar & Grill carries the name of Tom Kerridge, the chef who built his reputation at the Hand and Flowers in Marlow; the pub that holds two Michelin stars. The London outpost is a different proposition: a large, stately dining room inside one of the capital's most polished hotels, led day-to-day by Head Chef Nick Beardshaw. The brief is the same as it has always been, British ingredients, seasonal sourcing, a mix of premium product and playful execution, but the format is suited to the West End rather than a Buckinghamshire village.

The room has a scale and grandeur that most Modern British restaurants in London do not attempt. Where venues like CORE by Clare Smyth or Cornus go intimate and precise, Kerridge's goes big. High ceilings, old-school glamour, the kind of formal service structure that suits a business dinner or a significant birthday. If you need a room that announces the occasion, this is one of the few Modern British options in the city that delivers it at this scale.

The food anchors itself in British produce with dishes that range from premium steaks to more playful combinations, the salt cod Scotch egg with chorizo and red pepper sauce is the kind of thing that signals the kitchen is not taking itself too seriously, even if the price point is. That balance between refinement and accessibility is part of what has kept Kerridge's relevant since it opened. Opinionated About Dining ranked it #490 in Europe for Casual dining in 2024, moving to #561 in 2025, still a strong position for a hotel restaurant in a crowded market. It also holds a Michelin Plate, which confirms technical competence without the pressure of a starred format.

Wine programme is substantial. Wine Director Martin Jezek oversees a list of 835 selections with a cellar inventory of 4,250 bottles. France, Italy, Spain, Portugal are the core strengths. Pricing sits at the $$$ tier, meaning the list skews toward bottles over £80, which is consistent with the broader price positioning of the restaurant. If wine is central to your evening, the depth here is real and the sommelier team, Francesco Di Fonzo, Davide Portuesi, Andrei Gladilin, Emma Trust, is large enough that you will get attention at the table.

Large hotel restaurants often attract wider variance; a 4.6 average across over a thousand reviews suggests the kitchen and service are delivering reliably rather than occasionally.

Why It Matters Here

Northumberland Avenue is not a restaurant destination street. Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square, the Embankment surround it, which makes Kerridge's one of the few genuinely strong dining options in an area that is better known for hotels and government buildings than for food. For anyone staying at the Corinthia or nearby, or attending an event in the area, this is not a compromise choice, it is the right call. The closest comparable experience in terms of setting and Modern British ambition would be The Ritz Restaurant, though that leans considerably more formal and French-influenced. Kerridge's holds a clearer British identity and is marginally more relaxed in its approach, which suits a wider range of occasions.

For visitors to London who want a Modern British meal with serious provenance but without the tasting-menu format of somewhere like L'Enclume in Cartmel or Moor Hall in Aughton, Kerridge's offers an a la carte structure in a room that delivers on the occasion. It is worth knowing that the Hand and Flowers DNA, the emphasis on British produce and unfussy execution, translates here even if the pub format does not. The kitchen's cooking style sits closer to Gidleigh Park in Chagford in its seasonal British commitment than to the more technically experimental end of the London scene.

Open seven days a week from noon, with last orders at 11:30 pm Monday through Saturday and 10:30 pm Sunday, the kitchen runs a long service that makes it practical for pre-theatre dinners, long business lunches, late evening bookings alike. Lunch is available daily, which is unusual at this price point and worth using if you want the full experience at a lower total spend.

Practical Details

Kerridge's Bar & Grill is at 10 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5AE, inside the Corinthia hotel. It opens Monday to Saturday from noon to 11:30 pm, Sunday noon to 10:30 pm. Cuisine pricing is $$$ (two courses from £66 upward, not including drinks). Wine pricing is also $$$, with strong France, Italy, Spain, Portugal selections across 835 choices. Booking is classified as hard, plan ahead, especially for dinner and weekends.

Quick reference: Corinthia Hotel, WC2N 5AE | Mon–Sat noon–11:30 pm, Sun noon–10:30 pm | ££££ | Michelin Plate 2025 | Book well in advance.

How It Compares

See the comparison section below for how Kerridge's positions against its closest peers in London's ££££ Modern British category.

For the broader London dining picture, see our full London restaurants guide. For where to stay nearby, our full London hotels guide covers the options. You can also explore bars, wineries, and experiences across the city. If you want to compare Modern British cooking at country house level, Waterside Inn in Bray, hide and fox in Saltwood, 33 The Homend in Ledbury, and Artichoke in Amersham all offer relevant points of comparison. In London itself, Dorian and Ormer Mayfair are worth considering if you want a smaller, quieter room at a similar price tier.