The Lonsdale

About

The lovely Lonsdale has earned itself an award-winning reputation since opening at the end of 2002. How? It looks like no other bar or restaurant you've ever seen - a cross between Sixties retro funk and the inside of a spaceship describes it best. Henry Besant who used to preside over the barsat the Sanderson and St Martin Lane is manager. Knowing precisely which style boxes to tick, they've created a sophisticated, chilled space. A highlight of the uniquely classic menu is the Angus aged fillet of beef with tortellini of oxtail, foie gras and cepes. Based around smalldishes you're encouraged to eat three or four dishes in a sitting, ensuring ample time and room to savour your choice from Dick and Henry's 60-strong cocktail list (we especially like the Rose Petal Martini). At weekends expect a poser-ish crowd... from fashionable Notting Hillbillies tobrogue-wearing City boys hoping the cool will rub off on them.

On Fridays and Saturdays the Lonsdale gets very packed so it's well worth booking a table in advance. Exclusive hire is yours for a maximum of 120 seated, or 250ish for a reception. However, there is a designated private room, or rather a private bar on the first floor. Called Genevive, it takes groups of up to 28 seated, and three times that if you're planning to offer your guests canapes rather than a set menu.

Normally open until midnight, a 3am licence can be applied for for specific parties.

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Nearest

Accomodation	Reem Hotel (0.43 miles) Shaftesbury Premier London Notting Hill (0.43 miles) Bayswater Inn Hotel (0.47 miles) Ramada London Hyde Park (0.61 miles) Byron Hotel (0.85 miles)
Attractions	Eagle & Co. (0.02 miles) Axia East Christian & Islamic Art (0.11 miles) Tabernacle (0.14 miles) Caelt Gallery (0.19 miles) Beagle Gallery (0.19 miles)
Pubs	Uxbridge Arms The (0.46 miles) Queen's Head (1.64 miles) Zetland Arms The (1.95 miles) Zd Bar (1.99 miles) Imperial Arms The (2.59 miles)
Train Stations	Shepherds Bush (1.12 miles) London Paddington (1.26 miles) Kensington Olympia (1.31 miles) Queens Park (London) (1.34 miles) Kilburn High Road (1.62 miles)