Pierre Gagnaire's three-Michelin-star room upstairs at the theatrical Sketch in Mayfair, as known for its design as its cooking.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
Couples
Photographers
Foodies
Depends
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Solo travellers
Romantics
Not for
Families with kids
Worth it for couples, photographers and foodies; not for families with kids.
What to order
The plates that decide it
Gagnaire's langoustine, served several ways — the signature multi-plate opener upstairs in the Lecture Room
The 'Grand Dessert' — Gagnaire's spread of miniature sweets — the classic finale to the tasting menu
Afternoon tea in the yellow Gallery — the design-forward, lower-key way in
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The interiors are a destination in themselves — the sunshine-yellow Gallery with its Shonibare masks and the egg-pod toilets are genuinely unlike anywhere else.
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Much of the buzz is about the look; you pay a heavy premium and the scene can overshadow the plate.
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The upstairs Lecture Room & Library holds three Michelin stars under Pierre Gagnaire — the serious culinary offer for those who want fine dining with the spectacle.
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What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Couples
Go for the spectacle and the design — afternoon tea in the yellow Gallery is the lower-commitment way in.
With friends
A memorable, photogenic occasion; just go in knowing you're paying for theatre as much as food.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
£150–250 per head (Lecture Room)
Time
2.5–3 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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