We were celebrating in the champagne bar and restaurant, not long after opening. The service was really helpful and friendly and we were squeezed in for a table, even though we had no reservation. We loved the green velvet banquette with the vintage chandelier – definitely the hot spot in the bar. House champagne starts at £40 per bottle which means you can afford to drink it – a welcome change from the norm of champagne ordering. As for dinner, our favourites were the French Onion soup (amazing), the crab salad – the green beans were perfect – and the foie gras was delicious. I was told that the steak was so so and there was not much offering for vegetarians. For dessert, we enjoyed a variety – the chocolate pot was suitably rich and the lemon tart did the trick. I have always loved Kettners for an affordable slice of grandeur, although it had become tired in recent years. I think the refit gives it a breath of fresh air and I'm so glad they've got rid of those horrible carpets!