Tucked behind the bustle of Oxford Street, 74 Duke is a grand brasserie inspired by mid-century Paris, where polished hospitality meets theatre-light glamour. The space nods to French elegance, boasting a smart and stylised setting for leisurely lunches and dressed-up dinners in the heart of Mayfair.
Inside, soft brass lighting spills across white tablecloths, monogrammed napkins and honey-leather banquettes. The palette is clean and pale, with artfully aged mirrors, ivory-painted panelling and delicate cafe curtains softening the scene.
When it comes to the menus, 74 Duke is all about classic brasserie fare that leans into comfort. Dishes arrive with polish rather than fuss. Those popping in for a light lunch can expect several salads with options including a classic caesar salad, or salade de choux frise, topped with Asian slaw, chilli and peanut dressing. Elsewhere, guests can try chargrilled chicken with tarragon and Dijon sauce, or BBQ salmon with lentils and sauce vierge.
extensive a la carte is available for dinner, offering the likes of bluefin tuna tartare, seabass carpaccio with jalapeno mignonette and truffled leeks with pistachio dukkah to start. When it comes to mains, diners can choose between dishes straight from the grill, or several plats principaux. Tuck into options such as grilled king shrimp served with glossy Cognac butter, dry-aged beef fillet with peppercorn sauce, or rigatoni served with morel cream and chives.
Desserts are classically French, rounding out the evening with something indulgent. Opt for creme caramel with amarena cherry, chocolate praline layer cake or cheesecake served with yoghurt ice cream. The drinks list complements the tone: elegant, familiar, quietly indulgent. Guests can expect fine French wines both by the glass and bottle, alongside aperitifs served on silver trays and an in-house martini service poured table-side.