London’s Royal Exchange by Bank has always been a stunning building and, this week, D&D London is re-opening its refurbished hospitality offerings. And they look well worth a visit.
On the mezzanines, the new Threadneedle Bar and an all-day dining Gallery will be unveiled, alongside Restaurant Sauterelle (pictured above). All three overlook the existing Grand Café and boutiques on the ground floor.
At Sauterelle, Executive Chef Stefano Leone will serve a new modern menu drawing inspiration from the repertoire and flavours of Provence and Liguria, sourcing ingredients from the Mediterranean and Britain, with a focus on sustainable produce. New entries include Marinated Loch Var salmon, sea leaves and fish broth and Tortelli di Zucca Gialla, while meat-loving palates can opt for Rhug Estate organic Aberdeen Angus beef fillet with roasted shallots, blue creamed potatoes and Barolo jus, as well as Gloucester old spot pork, pancetta, espelette chilli and pequillo pepper.
Threadneedle Bar
For drinks and cocktails the new Threadneedle Bar (above), which officially launched on 9th September, boasts a menu featuring sharing plates and a regularly changing, innovative drinks list. Signature cocktails, inspired by 19th Century American mixology include: the John Haig’s Crusta, a mix of Haig Club with Mandarine Imperial, lemon juice, gomme syrup and orange blossom essence shaken and served in a whisky sour glass for a refreshing kick; as well as the Mexican Couperee – a twist on the West India Couperee – made with vanilla liqueur foam, Patron Anejo, Citronge, lime juice and homemade Falernum.
Highlights from the bar food menu include Rock oyster tempura with Vietnamese dipping sauce; truffled goat’s curd on sourdough and soft shell crab, buttermilk and chilli, wild rocket, saffron aioli and grilled brioche.
The Grand Café and Gallery (above) will also serve a refreshed all-day menu focused on European Classics.
Interior design agency Russell Sage Studio has developed and unified the individual spaces by pairing rich shades of blue, cognac and other dark hues as well as introducing a new lighting scheme throughout. Leading florist McQueens have also worked closely with Russell Sage Studio to bring warmth and intimacy to the space.
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