Sotheby’s Restaurant

4.9

116 Reviews

£26 to £40

Modern European

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch

Sotheby’s Restaurant is a vibrant and contemporary restaurant set in the heart of Sotheby’s New Bond Street Auction House. Offering superb service and an outstanding cuisine, 'The Restaurant' is open for light breakfasts, and delicious All Day Dining food options. Our Head Chef -Ben Stanley changes our seasonal menu weekly, which is complemented by a wine list created by Sotheby’s Wine Team. Our Galleries are open for public viewing before or after you dine.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Modern European, British, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 09:00–16:30 Breakfast Mon–Fri 09:00–11:00 All Day Dining Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00
Phone number
020 7293 5077
Website
https://www.sothebys.com/en/about/services/sothebys-restaurant?locale=en
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Ben Stanley

Location
34 - 35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA
Area
Mayfair
Parking details
The restaurant is situated at Sotheby"s on New Bond Street. Parking is available on the streets around Mayfair.
Public transit
Closest Tube Stations: Green Park, Bond Street or Oxford Street - Elizabeth Line, Central Line, Jubilee Line, Piccadilly Line, Bakerloo Line.
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Lemon Posset, Marinated Gariguette Strawberries & Shortbread CrumbGBP 10.00
Steamed Syrup Sponge, finished with Whipped Lemon Clotted Cream & Orange CaramelGBP 10.00
Affogato w/Vanilla Bean Ice-creamGBP 6.95
Selection of British Isle Artisan CheeseGBP 18.50
Seasonal Fruit Relish, Sourdough Crackers
Sotheby’s Cake SelectionGBP 6.50

Digestives

François Voyer Cognac VSOP 50mlGBP 10.00
Bas-Armagnac Darroze 12 years 50mlGBP 14.00
Sauternes 75mlGBP 10.50
Petit Guiraud France
Noval 10 Year Old Tawny Port 100mlGBP 12.00
Quinta Do Noval, Portugal
Pineau des Charentes Vieux Blanc 125mlGBP 13.00
François Voyer, France

What 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sotheby's Restaurant offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, perfect for breakfast or lunch. Guests praise the "superb efficient service" and "wonderful food." The quiet, intimate setting enhances the dining experience, featuring "excellent friendly service" and "delicious food combinations." It's a "gracious spot" for delightful meals and meetings.

116 Reviews

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Emma
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food and staff. A bit on quiet side today.
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Claudia
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
'Madame Caroline' and her service team work very hard, so does the chef: both works together very well in favour of the clients: the food is very tasty, the service – with that French extra touch – lovely and caring.
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Natasha
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always such a pleasant experience at Sothebys Cafe - the food and service excellent and a great place to have a meeting whether is be for business or a social catch-up.
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Gill
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A gracious spot for a light or not so light lunch from a small menu. Everything looked or tasted delicious and was high quality.
Sotheby’s RestaurantResponded on 1 November 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. We hope to see you again soon!
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Carolyn
Aberdeen4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not been here for some years but just as good as ever with delightful staff and one of the best Caesar salads I have ever eaten.
Sotheby’s RestaurantResponded on 1 November 2024
We are very please to see you again Carolyn. Thank you for the positive review!
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Ruediger VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wonderfully friendly and professional staff is a great asset for the restaurant.
Sotheby’s RestaurantResponded on 1 November 2024
Thank you for your 5 Star Review! We hope to see you again soon!
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Bianca VIP
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic team, always welcoming and it's a nice space with good food. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I highly recommend this restaurant for its consistently excellent atmosphere and high-quality dining experience. Every visit is a pleasure, with attentive service, a warm ambiance, and delicious food. It’s always a place I enjoy returning to for a great meal.
Sotheby’s RestaurantResponded on 8 October 2024
Thank you for your 5 Star Review!
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ShelleyS
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an excellent lunch with a cool, relaxing atmosphere. We’ll see you again soon!
Sotheby’s RestaurantResponded on 8 October 2024
Thank you for your 5 Star Review!
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, good food, delicious cakes and a Mondrian over my shoulder, what is not to like?
Sotheby’s RestaurantResponded on 8 October 2024
Thank you for your 5 Star Review!
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Sotheby’s Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

34 - 35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA

Additional information

Area
Mayfair
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 09:00–16:30 Breakfast Mon–Fri 09:00–11:00 All Day Dining Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Modern European, British, Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The restaurant is situated at Sotheby"s on New Bond Street. Parking is available on the streets around Mayfair.
Public transit
Closest Tube Stations: Green Park, Bond Street or Oxford Street - Elizabeth Line, Central Line, Jubilee Line, Piccadilly Line, Bakerloo Line.
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ben Stanley
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.sothebys.com/en/about/services/sothebys-restaurant?locale=en
Phone number
020 7293 5077

Sotheby’s Restaurant

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Additional information

Menu

Desserts

Lemon Posset, Marinated Gariguette Strawberries & Shortbread CrumbGBP 10.00

Steamed Syrup Sponge, finished with Whipped Lemon Clotted Cream & Orange CaramelGBP 10.00

Affogato w/Vanilla Bean Ice-creamGBP 6.95

Selection of British Isle Artisan CheeseGBP 18.50

Sotheby’s Cake SelectionGBP 6.50

Digestives

François Voyer Cognac VSOP 50mlGBP 10.00

Bas-Armagnac Darroze 12 years 50mlGBP 14.00

Sauternes 75mlGBP 10.50

Noval 10 Year Old Tawny Port 100mlGBP 12.00

Pineau des Charentes Vieux Blanc 125mlGBP 13.00

What 116 people are saying

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