Harden's says

Rising from the ashes of the Cheyne Walk Brasserie, No.Fifty has undergone a complete rebuild under the watchful eye of Sally Greene (Director of The Old Vic and proprietor of Ronnie Scott’s). Chef Iain Smith (formerly head chef at Social Eating House) provides the eats for the 70-seat restaurant (with cocktail bar and drawing room upstairs).

survey result

Summary

£107
£££££
2
Average
3
Good
5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This gorgeous-looking brasserie in the heart of Old Chelsea is “always busy”, with chef Iain Smith (a former associate of Jason Atherton) presiding over high-quality but rather pricey surf’n’turf grills and “Sunday roast to die for”. Proprietor Jenny Greene, the theatre impresario who restored the Old Vic and owns Ronnie Scott’s jazz club, upgraded the premises several years ago; it is now a licensed wedding venue with an upstairs bar and salon boasting impressive views over Albert Bridge.

Summary

£106
£££££
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Chef Iain Smith oversees the open grill at this gorgeous Chelsea restaurant, by the river near Albert Bridge (which in recent times has become licensed as a wedding venue). Central to the casual British menu are simple. high-quality surf ’n’ turf grills, but there are also more complex dishes: results are “very good, but a bit pricey”. Don’t miss the cute first floor ‘Ruby’ cocktail bar.

Summary

£81
 ££££
3
Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Extremely well-appointed, and featuring an open grill” – this Chelsea yearling, picturesquely located right by the river near Albert Bridge, bears many of the hallmarks of its elegant predecessor on the site, the Cheyne Walk Brasserie, which has undergone a complete rebuild under the watchful eye of Sally Greene (Director of The Old Vic and proprietor of Ronnie Scott’s). Chef Iain Smith (formerly head chef at Social Eating House) provides the eats for the 70-seat restaurant. Top Tip – the cocktail bar and drawing room upstairs, is a particularly fab space with brilliant views.

Summary

£81
 ££££
3
Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Extremely well-appointed, and featuring an open grill” – this Chelsea newcomer, picturesquely located right by the river near Albert Bridge, bears many of the hallmarks of its elegant predecessor on the site, the Cheyne Walk Brasserie, which has undergone a complete rebuild under the watchful eye of Sally Greene (Director of The Old Vic and proprietor of Ronnie Scott’s). Chef Iain Smith (formerly head chef at Social Eating House) provides the eats for the 70-seat restaurant. Top Tip – the cocktail bar and drawing room upstairs, is a particularly fab space with brilliant views.

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Restaurant details

Highchair
40
No dress code

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£20.30 £45.50 £14.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £40.00
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Service 12.50%
50 Cheyne Walk, London, SW3 5LR
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday6 pm‑12 am
Thursday6 pm‑12 am
Friday12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑12 am
Saturday12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑12 am
Sunday12 pm‑6 pm

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