Just Opened – The Balcon, London

Housed in the former Brasserie Roux site in the Sofitel London St James, this restaurant offers an all-day menu of French and British brasserie dishes. Interiors include a Champagne balcony overlooking the main dining room framed by two spiral staircases.

Opened 17 October
Owner Sofitel London St James
Head chef Vincent Menager
Manager Rakel Amor
Designer Russell Sage Studio
Capacity 100
Menu Typical dishes include wild Devon mussels marinière on Welsh rarebit; rump of Devon rosé lamb with juniper-infused jus, seaweed and garlic green beans; and madeleine trifle with poached pears and quetsche
Average spend £60 including drinks and service
Address 8 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5NG
Telephone 020 7968 2900
Websitewww.thebalconlondon.com