Boisdale of Bishopsgate opened in The City of London in June 2002, the establishment, formerly home to Bill Bentley's, reflects the eclectic and idiosyncratic atmosphere of the restaurant and bars in Belgravia, it has been decorated and furnished in Boisdale's end of Empire style. The dark reds and greens will remind visitors of Belgravia, as will the display of Boisdale's extensive collection of paintings and objets d'art - providing a clubbable environment within the territory of Mammon.

The ground floor Champagne and Oyster Bar is furnished with leather, marble, old oak and mirrors and provides an excellent watering hole for the cognoscenti. Downstairs is a Restaurant for formal dining, with crisp linen place settings and a subtle hint of tartan.

The McGonagall Room is popular with discreet diners, seating up to forty two guests in rare seclusion, whilst other booths are available for those private business discussions. The traditional Piano Bar, hung with a fine collection of antique bonds and share certificates, offers classic cocktails from the jazz era.

The Head Chef at Boisdale of Bishopsgate is Neil Churchill, who offers a blend of traditional and modern British cooking, with ingredients sourced directly from Scotland, including haggis, salmon, game, lobster, shellfish and cheese.

Who could fail to be tempted by first courses such as Atlantic prawn cocktail with green harissa mayonnaise and salted lime; smoked ham hock, wild mushroom and potato roulade, spiced cranberry and redcurrant relish; Loch Carnan hot smoked salmon with new potato salad and horseradish cream, or glazed shallot and Bosworth Leaf goats? cheese tartlet?

That could be followed by the very best grass-fed Aberdeenshire beef from Aubrey Allen, dry aged for flavour with a choice of sauces from Béarnaise to green peppercorn, or, if you prefer fish, there is a selection of dishes, while vegetarians are also catered for.

All of Boisdale of Bishopsgate's facilities are available for private parties and corporate functions - particularly at weekends when large gatherings can be accommodated, at exceptionally reasonable prices. There's live jazz each evening from 6.00 - 9.00pm at the Piano Bar.

Whilst Boisdale does not set out be a cheap restaurant, they do offer good value set menus at both lunch and dinner, with more information available on their Website.