Located just off the King’s Road in Chelsea (next to Phat Phuc Noodle Bar), Stanley's Chelsea - the first opening for restaurateur Hugh Stanley (who used to run the nearby Sydney Arms) - boasts a large outdoor terrace which has a garden feel to both the décor and the menu. Enter through a floral archway flanked by olive trees and tiered shrub planting into the flagstone courtyard area.
The courtyard comes complete with olive trees, tinkling fountains, a reclaimed timber bar and flower-festooned parasols with upholstered booths separated by wooden and glass screens, whilst the indoors has an orangery-style feel with timber shelving, planters with mid-century style chairs. MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Olivia Burt - late of Claridge’s - is the head chef overseeing a small-plates menu which focuses on British seasonal produce. A perfect spot for dining, drinking, relaxing or entertaining friend.
Al fresco dining
Sourdough crumpet with Cornish crab & potted shrimp; Westcombe cheddar doughnuts with burnt leek; beef tartar with pickled shallots & smoked egg yolk and Hen of the Woods mushrooms with smoked mustard cream.
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