108 Brasserie, on the top of Marylebone Lane, and part of The Marylebone, houses two distinctive areas; the bar, a perfect spot for cocktails and people watching, and the dining area where its modern and varied British dishes don’t disappoint.
On a balmy evening, which gives us a thirst, we begin our evening by inhabiting the bar for a generous gin and tonic before being lucky enough to nab a table outside. These are like gold dust so a word to the wise would be to arrive early and get your name down for one. Inside is just as recommended though; the combination of the stunning parquet flooring, red leather and burnt orange mohair seats and carefully picked artwork in the bar and restaurant create a sense of style and cosiness.
We are dining from the new summer menu and it’s a challenge to choose. We both pick the good-sized and fragrant sea-bass, sweet potato, plantain and avocado ceviche to start; it’s refreshing and melts in the mouth. For our mains we order the organic salmon fillet with a herby butter and the fish of the day (red snapper) cooked on a Josper grill. The most challenging part of the evening is deciding between fries or home-cut chips. Indecision (and pure greed) dictate that we order both.
The summer dessert menu has suitably seasonal offerings and we plump for a summer fruit pavlova and a salted caramel and chocolate fondant. All of this accompanied by a stunning and perfectly chilled bottle of Sancerre Rosé, Domaine Sautereau 2017 – just the thing for a hot summer’s evening.
With breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, as well as afternoon teas on offer it’s tempting to just move in for good.
108 Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2QE Phone: +44 207 969 3900 Email: info@108marylebonelane.com