London Hilton on Park Lane, where Mayfair hits Hyde Park, has broken beyond the confines as a hotel. All-day eating at The Park Corner Brasserie and cocktails in the evening make this a stop worth visiting, whether staying overnight or not. It’s neither showy nor stiff. It’s polished, yes – but not in a way that’s pretentious.
The dining space has a calm elegance, with soft lighting, quietly attentive service, and a layout that gives each table just enough privacy. It’s the sort of place where you can have a long lunch without realising the afternoon’s slipped by.
The menu changes often, but the spirit remains: seasonal, thoughtful, and never overcomplicated. It opens with warm sourdough – lightly blistered and served with a duo of delicious butters that deserve their own mention. One is rich and salted, the other whipped with herbs – both dangerously moreish.
Seafood is where the kitchen really punches. Hand-dived Orkney scallops come with apple and celeriac so delicate, the dish could double as table décor. Cornish Dover sole arrives in a citrus and caper butter that seems designed to make you forget any plans you had after dinner. The lobster and oysters are always on point and always worth the treat. On the heartier end, the slow-cooked duck leg with mash and shallot sauce is rich, generous, and honest.
Park Corner Brasserie doesn’t shout. It doesn’t need to. It knows its guests – local regulars, discreet hotel diners, the odd food-savvy visitor who wandered in for a drink and stayed for the Dover sole. There’s an understated confidence here that lingers, long after dessert. And once you’ve been, you’ll likely become one of them.
