Not content with Trinity and nearby Bistro Union, Clapham cuisine kingpin Adam Byatt has introduced a new dining space called Upstairs, above the newly refurbished Trinity. Read on for the exclusive first images, as well as more on what your belly can expect.
Since opening in 2006, Adam Byatt’s Trinity has received a pile of plaudits and become “the go-to restaurant in Clapham for special occasions” (direct quote from rather amazing publication Square Meal, FYI). Yesterday it reopened following an extensive refurbishment, with a new outside dining area and an open-plan kitchen installed.
The menu served in Trinity’s ground-floor dining room and in the piazza will stay true to Byatt’s typically “knock-out” (Square Meal-approved foodie exclamations there) style of cooking, with dishes including the signature pig’s trotter with gribiche, lemon sole baked in seaweed butter, and roast grouse with white polenta and blackberries. Expect a 400-strong wine list to help that all slip down comfortably too.
The refurbishment has been extended to the first floor, with the introduction of Upstairs at Trinity (below). A completely new casual dining space, an open island kitchen forms the focal point and diners can choose from a menu of 12 small plates, or a feasting menu for large groups.
The menu at Upstairs changes daily, but you can expect the likes of roast chestnut salad, BBQ squid and gremolata, crab thermidor or quince and cardamom granita, all priced from £3-12. Wine choices at Upstairs include options by the glass and carafe, accompanied by three on tap.
Adele Harrington is behind Trinity’s redesign, with the aim of creating a lighter, less masculine style than before. To complement the new look, acclaimed artist Kristjana S Williams was commissioned to create the three paper-cut collaged artworks on display.
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This article was published 13 October 2015