Housed inside the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in King’s Cross, The Midland Dining Room has been a staple of London’s French dining scene for years. This brasserie was launched by restaurateur and hotelier Harry Handelsman (Chiltern Firehouse, Allegra, Booking Office 1869), and globally-renowned interior designer Hugo Toro. It is named after the Midland Grand Hotel, the Gothic Revival 19th century hotel which originally occupied the building, and its renowned dining and coffee room which was known for its haute French cuisine.
Coming into 2025 with a new look, Michelin-starred chef Victor Garvey (formerly of SOLA) is taking the reins, bringing his classical French technique to the Midland Grand, showcasing a menu of haute cuisine in one of the capital's most striking dining rooms.
Menus will continue to be rooted in French cuisine, this time with a spin on the classics that embraces the modernity, giving dishes a more contemporary feel. Midland Grand will continue to offer guests a versatile a la carte menu, however diners will also be able to opt for one of the tasting menus. Le Menu Experience will offer seven courses, whilst Le Menu Gourmandise offers an indulgent 14-courses. Both are available with classic or premium wine pairings. Diners can expect the likes of butter-poached lobster served with a lobster jus, or guinea fowl that has been stuffed under the skin with a truffle mousse.
Guests looking for something lighter will be able to head to the bar, to enjoy a selection of carefully-crafted cocktails, French wines, and a selection of bar snacks created by Garvey.
The Midland Grand will retain its iconic interiors, designed by Hugo Toro and Harry Handelsman, seamlessly balancing the site's Victorian origins with its cosmopolitan touch. The restaurant will retain its bespoke orange colour, grand colours, ornate ceilings and dramatic eye-fixtures, with botanicals dotted around the room.