Christopher's re-opens

Christopher’s, London’s original American restaurant, will re-open on Thursday 16th May after an extensive, four-month refurbishment of its Dining Room, Martini Bar and new Club Room for private parties and events.

The Hon Ambar Paul and family, who have been running the Covent Garden stalwart since 2010, have been keen to retain the essence of what has made Christopher’s one of London’s most loved dining rooms since it opened in 1991. Director, Anika Paul, says “since we bought Christopher’s in June 2010, I’ve spent over two years working at the restaurant, talking to our regulars, and understanding our strengths. We felt it was now time to give a new lease of life to the building and reinvigorate the space, while retaining the charm and spirit of Christopher’s that has been established over the last 22 years”.

The new Martini Bar will serve classic and creative cocktails in a sleek, contemporary Art Deco setting. The bar food menu will be available all-day until late, and will feature Po’boys, alongside sandwiches, salads and burgers. There will also be a selection of sharers available, offering something for all appetites, whether it’s a quick lunch, tempting snack or something to nibble on whilst sampling the cocktails. For those with a sweet tooth or looking for a treat, a selection of coffee, desserts and decadent martinis, including a New York Tart Martini and a Chocolate Cherry Mochatini, will be available, to name but a few.

The first-floor Dining Room will serve a reinvigorated menu that incorporates Stateside Staples alongside Christopher’s classics. Signature dishes, such as the USDA Prime steaks, Maryland Crab Cake and the popular Surf’n’Turf remain, alongside new creative classics such as Missouri-rubbed rack of lamb with Boston beans, and blackened salmon with jambalaya risotto.

Weekend brunch will also be a speciality, offering light and healthy breakfast dishes, pancakes and eggs as well as more substantial options, such as the signature steak and eggs, corn beef hash with béarnaise sauce, and the lobster club. Desserts to finish will include pecan maple pie with salted caramel ice cream and apple and blueberry cobbler with cinnamon ice cream.

The new Club Room will be an exclusive retreat to host anything from sit-down dinners, to drinks parties, events and corporate presentations throughout the day. With its own bar and tailored menus available, the Club Room will be a space suited to all private occasions.