108 Brasserie & Bar

With multiple spaces this all-day dining destination in Marylebone has a warm and convivial atmosphere. Despite their French credentials they bring a distinctly British taste to the local culinary map with tried and tested favourites ranging from curry to burgers and everything in between.

Head to the restaurant for classics like fish & chips with pea puree and tartare sauce, or order one of the specialities from the Josper grill – paillarde of chicken with charred corn and sauce vierge, heritage rib eye steak with béarnaise, or whole dover sole served on or off the bone. Everything comes with that moreish charcoal flavour, and there are plenty of sides to choose from too. Please, we beg you, don’t skip dessert. The classic crème brulee is big enough for two to share (if a sudden generosity grips your heart in the moment) and comes with a satisfyingly hard top that shatters under your spoon like glass.

Service is attentive airing on the side of formal, while still remaining friendly with staff doing everything they can to ensure you have an enjoyable visit.

The menu is ideal for grazing too, where snacks like sticky wings with Asian slaw, spicy satay chicken tostadas and Thai summer rolls, ginger and sesame dipping sauce are on offer. Wash them down with some British inspired cocktails or the excellent English sparkler, Nyetimber by the glass. Even the G&Ts are served up well here, ice cold and finished with herbaceous garnishes.

Elsewhere their offering includes a juice bar and afternoon tea lounge. It’s at the latter where you’ll find their sweetly themed offerings, which change with the seasons. There’s also a vegan menu if required. If you’re looking for private dining in Marylebone 108 Brasserie have rooms available for groups, which make the ideal spot for a business  lunch or birthday bash.

Tucked away in quaint Marylebone Village and just minutes from Oxford Street, 108 Brasserie & Bar has long been a neighbourhood favourite. 108 Brasserie's chic front awning, terrace tables and red brick walls are a welcome sight on Marylebone Lane, and for those sitting outside, there are plenty of patio heaters to keep the chill away in the winter months.

The inside is plush and elegant, with red leather chairs and banquettes, marble taple tops and lamps adorning the tables. Those coming for a quick drink can grab a comfy stool at the bar and look through 108 Brasserie's extensive drinks menu, which includes a compact wine list from the old and new worlds (including some finer vintages available by the glass via Coravin), and a range of classic and signature cocktails, including unique creations like the Black Sun (bourbon, coffee liqueur, Pedro Ximenez nectar, bitters), and the Marylebone Sour (vodka, brandy, crème de pêche, lime juice, egg white, soda water).

Meanwhile, 108 Brasserie's all-day dining menu covers all bases from lunch to dinner, and the restaurant offers a vegetarian menu also. This is a brasserie at heart, so the menu opens up with oysters by the half dozen, as well as hand-chopped steak tartare, smoked salmon with lemon and Guinness bread, and courgette fritti with citrus mayonnaise. Mains lean towards the comfort food side, with inspiration taken from far and wide - alongside steamed salmon with minted potatoes and hollandaise, there's also blackened miso cod fillet with jasmine rice, a roasted squash masale with pilaf, mint yoghurt and poppadums, and chicken Milanese with capers, rocket and Parmesan. Naturally, there are also steaks available for the grill if you're hoping for a classic steak frites. 

Save room for desserts like a classic baked lemon cheesecake, and a generously-portioned vanilla creme brulee with Irish shortbread.