In the former Aquavit site in the St James’s Market development, Sael is the follow up to Mary’s from chef Jason Atherton. It’s an all-day affair, with breakfast, brunch, a prix fixe menu and a large à la carte with a particular focus on woodfire cooking. At the helm of the kitchen is Executive Chef Dale Bainbridge (formerly Pollen Street Social’s Head Chef) - overseeing the 85 cover brasserie - and showcasing a menu rooted in British culinary traditions - using ingredients sourced from the British Isles.
The restaurant’s interiors feature intimate lighting, natural materials, and rich dark hues. Central to the décor is a hand-drawn mural by British artist Kay Harwood, depicting the four seasons, alongside walls adorned with photographs of British icons.
All things British
Above Sael is Apples & Pears, a bar offering an edgy, understated aesthetic where art and attitude intersect. The venue, decorated with works from the Young British Artists (YBA) movement, features a DJ booth for late-night entertainment.
A hearty Cumbrian lamb hotpot, and a unique hundred-layer heritage snail and ox cheek lasagne, a New Forest mushroom with potatoes and cep jam and the Marmite English custard tart.
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