Dining at Egerton House Hotel, The

This luxury townhouse built in 1843 makes a big impression with London's business and tourist types, so walk down the tree-lined Egerton Terrace that leads to one of the most stylish hospitality destinations in Knightsbridge, The Egerton House Hotel. The cosy dining area adds a pleasant whiff to the proceedings, starting with a fantastic breakfast buffet, through to afternoon tea and a romantic evening meal.

Choices from the carte could include baked figs and Parma ham with mustard and caper dressing; cobb salad with free range egg, bacon, chicken, tomato, avocado and blue cheese; oven baked cod with wilted spinach, and Aberdeen Angus sirloin steak. Cravings for comfort food can be countered with their sandwiches seriously stuffed with organic smoked salmon, char-grilled toasted chicken or honey roasted ham.

Egerton House's renowned head barman, Antonio Pizzuto, will cheerfully concoct a delicious cocktail at the bar, and having spent forty years mastering his craft, you are assured of receiving some of the best martinis in London. Talk nicely and he might honour your occasion with a personal cocktail.