Brown's Hotel operates three distinct dining venues, each reflecting the hotel's blend of heritage and contemporary sophistication. Charlie's offers modern British cuisine crafted by Michelin-starred chef Adam Byatt, The Drawing Room serves the hotel's celebrated Afternoon Tea tradition, and the Donovan Bar presents a curated cocktail menu in an intimate setting. Each venue is independently operated yet integral to the Brown's Hotel experience.
Check availability Official websiteCharlie's is a modern British restaurant named after Lord Charles Forte, the hotel's patriarch and patron diner. The menu, created by Michelin-starred chef Adam Byatt, features classic British dishes such as venison en croute and roast beef served tableside from a gilded trolley. Seasonal offerings include Cornish crab salad and sage-roasted summer squash, alongside nods to Italian, Spanish, and French cuisines.
The Drawing Room is steeped in tradition and offers distinct experiences throughout the day, from leisurely breakfasts to relaxed dinners. The space is celebrated for its historic Afternoon Tea service, a tradition established when Queen Victoria took her tea there. Midweek, the Drawing Room transforms into an intimate music venue featuring London's finest jazz artists.
The Donovan Bar is named after fashion photographer Terence Donovan, whose lens captured the energy of a generation. The bar features a distinctive cocktail menu created by Maestro Salvatore Calabrese and Director of Mixology Federico Pavan. The Donovan Bar is described as an establishment of intimate sophistication and playful decadence, reflecting Mayfair's discerning clientele.
Charlie's is led by Michelin-starred chef Adam Byatt, whose grandfather also worked at Brown's Hotel.
The Afternoon Tea is served in The Drawing Room, where Queen Victoria took her tea, making it part of the hotel's historic tradition.
The Donovan Bar features a distinctive cocktail menu created by Maestro Salvatore Calabrese and Director of Mixology Federico Pavan.
Yes, midweek the Drawing Room transforms into an intimate music venue featuring London's finest jazz artists.
Charlie's offers modern British cuisine with classic dishes such as venison en croute and roast beef, seasonal ingredients, and influences from Italian, Spanish, and French cooking.
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