Brunch At One Aldwych Hotel

I love Afternoon Tea and I love eating out but I was looking to do something a little different for our Wedding Anniversary.. During my research I came across the three course Brunch at One Aldwych Hotel (held in the Axis Restaurant), thought it a fabulous menu and promptly booked it for a Saturday. I was looking forward to it for two whole weeks!

Well what can I say, I honestly cannot think of a nicer way to enjoy a weekend. We arrived at 12pm and it was a little quiet in the dining room, although my eyes instantly were drawn to the dessert buffet, more about that later.

The room was cool and stylish with mirrors, white walls and huge floral displays. The setting and vibe was relaxed and there were all ages groups all enjoying the Brunch.

Although you can choose the unlimited Prosecco option we opted for just the Brunch, neither of us are huge drinkers and later we were going to have cocktails in The Lobby Bar! We ordered coffee to start - a Latte and an Americano and tap water was poured into our glasses and periodically topped up throughout the meal. Had I not been going for cocktails after I would have also ordered an Espresso Martini.

Whilst we were choosing what to eat bread and butter was brought to our table - delicious, light and airy Rosemary and salt bread..just to whet our appetite...

First course

I chose blueberry pancake with maple syrup and creme fraiche - the pancake was thick and fluffy with gooey blueberry inside, I was given a tiny pot of maple syrup to pour and a pot of blueberry compote. Delicious.

My husband opted for a dairy free Eggs Benedict 

Hollandaise sauce was replaced with mayonnaise and the usual bread was substituted with the Rosemary bread that we had with butter to start.

For our mains we chose the following

Beer Battered Fish & Thrice Baked Chips - This came with mushy peas, the batter was light and crispy, the chips,  my husband declared, the best he had ever tasted.

Pork Belly, Spinach and Chantenay Carrots - Melt in the mouth pork belly, perfectly cooked spinach and sweet carrots. The sauce was absolutely delicious. My only little quibble was that the carrots could have been warmer.

The portions are quite deceptive as by now we were pretty full. However, where I was sat I had the best view of the Dessert Buffet and I was itching to go up there and try some of the tempting puds.

My husband opted for a plate full of fresh fruit (good man!) I on the other hand was only too happy to satisfy my sweet craving!

Bread & Butter Pudding, A Strawberry Mousse concoction and my top pick a delectable Pistachio Creme Brulee that was quite simply to die for!

However, I only scratched the surface of the offerings, there was chocolate cake, huge chocolate cookies, Toffee Popcorn, a fruit cake, jellies and much more.

And to top it all off the fabulous staff brought out Turkish Delight and Marshmallows for our Anniversary!

Such a lovely gesture.

We had a fabulous time, enjoyed amazing food and the staff were attentive and exceptional.

Brunch at One Aldwych is highly recommended!

One Aldwych Hotel 3 Course Brunch costs £30 per person 

What To Wear To Brunch - Outfit Of The Day

Here is the outfit that I wore to Brunch at One Aldwych Hotel, it was just perfect for the occasion and even saw me through afternoon cocktails in The Lobby Bar.

I opted for black skinny jeans turned up so they were cropped to the ankle. A simple black t-shirt, a red cropped cardigan for a splash of colour and a statement necklace. I wore black patent ballet pumps with bow detail as I was spending the whole day out and heels would not have been comfortable.

Simple, smart & stylish.

Tanqueray Brings Cocktail Couture At One Aldwych

Until October 2nd, Tanqueray Gin and The Lobby Bar at One Aldwych have partnered to create four bespoke fashion designer cocktails. The tempting Cocktail Couture menu features cocktails inspired by fashion icons showing at each of the fashion weeks.

Calvin Klein - New York, New York

Tanqueray No. 10, rhubarb liqueur, Martini Bianco, fresh pomegranate seeds and lemon bitters. Served in a chilled coupette glass.

Alice Temperley  - English Rose

Tanqueray London Dry, rose liqueur, homemade jasmine syrup and lemon juice. Topped with bergamot foam. Served in a chilled Martini glass.

Moschino - La Dolce Vita

Tanqueray London Dry, Martini Rosato, homemade wild berry syrup and cranberry juice. Topped with Champagne. Served in a cat glass with Sauvignon Blanc and mango mousse.

Chanel - Blanc et Noir
Tanqueray London Dry, lemon juice, Chartreuse, elderflower cordial and citrus bitters. Topped with lemongrass foam. Served in a black glass over ice.

We tried the New York, New York and La Dolce Vita cocktails in the stylish setting of The Lobby Bar.

New York, New York (chosen by my husband) was an ultra refreshing citrus drink, it smelt so good the scent floated towards us as it was brought to our table. Sleek, sophisticated and impressive.

La Dolce Vita (my choice) was predictably a glamorously, sweet alcoholic affair that lived up to my expectations. Served in an unusual cat glass this was ostentation at its finest.

Priced at £13 each, the limited edition cocktail menu will be available for the duration of the fashion month, from the start of New York Fashion Week on 4th September until the end of Paris Fashion Week on 2nd October.

One Aldwych Hotel is based in Covent Garden: One Aldwych, 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ (Telephone:020 7300 1000)