If you are looking for somewhere a bit different to dine in London, here’s a few suggestions…
Nutcracker Noir, Protein Studios, Shoreditch: bringing to life a classic Christmas tale along with a menu filled with decadent dishes, this is a great way to mark the festive season. The show itself features a cast of performers from the world of theatre, dance, and immersive. Meanwhile, the menu includes Slow braised beef cheek with smoky BBQ reduction, Parmesan & crème fraîche grits, blackened corn, soused winter vegetables served with, Mid winter salad with rainbow leaves, sweet potato, apple & pickled cranberries and for dessert Lucille’s Baked Basque Cheesecake with Spanish brandy, orange & vanilla soused prunes.
Dans Le Noir: this unique dining experience sees guests dining in complete darkness that features surprise set menus (there is a vegan option also available). The aim of this experience at the restaurant is to take guests on a culinary journey to rely on the tastebuds more than any other sense. For a three course set menu it is £68 or for two course it is £58 and it is essential that you let the restaurant know of any allergies or dietary requirements when booking.
Le Petit Chef: with four different menus available, this fun and playful experience presents a sophisticated 3D cinema directly on to plates , combined with excellent gastronomy. Before, during and after the meal, the little chef will entertain guests with various performances and recordings. When the food is on the table, the show moves into the background and the curtain goes up for international delicacies. Take a look at the menu here.
Supper club.tube: this six course, Latin American inspired menu can be enjoyed onboard a 1967 Victoria Line tube train to offer an intimate dining experience. Currently on the menu (at time of writing), guests can enjoy dishes such as Kapchi (Potato pavé, broad beans, wild mushrooms, queso fresco, huacatay and yellow chilli sauce), Pato Pibil (Duck leg slow-cooked in banana leaves, black beans, Colombian sweetcorn dumpling (envuelto de mazorca) and xni pec) and Mariposas Amarillas (Passionfruit ice dome, dark chocolate soil, sugar butterfly).
Faulty Towers Dining Experience, President Hotel:immerse yourself in the chaotic world of Faulty Towers in this dining experience that provides plenty of laughs as well as a delicious menu which currently includes: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Roasted lemon & oregano chicken and White chocolate & summer berry cheesecake with blueberry coulis. There are vegetarian and vegan options also available.