By Majella Taylor, New Openings Editor, H&C News: New stars restaurant and bar announces imminent theatre opening.
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Nica Burns, the renowned entertainment entrepreneur of Nimax Theatres, announced in July 2022 that @sohoplace, the first new West End theatre to open in 50 years, will launch on 15 October 2022 with ‘Marvellous’ as its debut production. The magnificent new 602-seat theatre sits at 4 Soho Place, at the edge of Soho, on Charing Cross Road near Tottenham Court Road.
As part of this impressive site, an independent new stars restaurant and bar will officially open on Tuesday, 18 October on the ground level of the theatre, with direct access to Charing Cross Road.
The contemporary international style of menu from Head Chef Constantin Apostu (previously at The Standard Hotel) focuses on fine British and European produce. Highlights of the menu include:
Cauliflower & Stilton croquettes, piquillo ketchup
- English burrata & figs, miso & smoked oil
- Crispy skin cod, braised quinoa trio, beurre blanc
- Pumpkin ravioli, spinach, Parmesan foam, aleppo pepper
- Chicken schnitzel, slaw, cayenne mayo
- stars burger, Applewood cheddar, bloody Mary ketchup, fries
- Corn-fed chicken breast, truffled chanterelles
- Hereford 28-day aged rib eye & fries
- Brilliant Basque cheesecake, Earl Grey infusion
- Chocolate mousse, mascarpone & pistachio
Small plates will range from £5-£13, main courses from £14-£34, and desserts from £8. There will also be a set menu available early evening (from 5pm-7pm) at £20 for two courses (£25 for three).
Nica Burns was heavily involved in the overall design of the restaurant and bar, collaborating with Simon Allford of AHMM. The 70-seat space features a central bar with Labradorite bar-top, midnight blue and deep red seating, including several banquettes, light oak tables and dazzling constellation artwork.
The 25-seat bar will offer a mix of classic and modern cocktails, many with theatrical or astrological references (eg, Curtain Coolers, Cocktail Party Negroni, Marvellous Margarita, Cosmologist, Frozen Stars, etc). A short international wine list of 60 bins will also be featured, with bottles from £25 (and more than 20 by the glass from £6-£15), as well as a range of craft beers.
Address: 4 Soho Place, Soho, London W1D 3BG
Reservations: 020-3840 9620
Website: www.starsrestaurantandbar.com
Instagram/Twitter @starssohoplace