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This elegant Baroque building doubles up as a modern French restaurant and champagne bar. Originally a grand hotel built in the 1860s by Auguste Kettner, chef to Napoleon III, Kettner's spreads over two huge floors. Until recently it was an upmarket Pizza Express chain, reputedly the flagship outlet, but a 2008 revamp has tried to restore the je-ne-sais-quoi of its Gallic past. Set in the heart of bohemian Soho, Kettner's is a renowned Theatreland haunt and often has a buzz about its grand, belle epoque interiors (although The Guardian's food critic Matthew Norman was not overly enamoured by the "joyless" refurbishment). Over the years a fair few personalities have passed over its impressive threshold, including writer Oscar Wilde, King Edward VII and his mistress Lillie Langtry, Agatha Christie and Bing Crosbie. Critics have expressed a certain nostalgia towards the previous set-up, where even hard-up students could have a slice pizza and quaff champagne in opulent surroundings at an acceptable price. Certainly, with a three-course meal for two with wine coming uncomfortably over £100 (fancy onion soup for £6, Lobster Shepherds pie for £23, a small sorbet for £5 and a £2 espresso, anyone?), the food comes at considerable price in these tough times. But a night at Kettner's really isn't about budgeting - start the evening in the adjoining Champagne Bar, one of the most celebrated places to drink fizz in the area, and you'll be in for a treat. The building also has a club-like space, The Apartment, which is open daily as a bar but can also be hired for events, holding up to 100 guests for a drinks reception or 70 for a seated dinner.
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Coventry Street, W1D | 4 minutes from Kettner's
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London > Restaurants > Brasseries
13-17 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Kettner's
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60-62 Old Compton Street, Soho, , Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Kettner's
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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
27 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Kettner's
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London > Restaurants > American restaurants
19-21 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Kettner's
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London > Restaurants > Chinese restaurants
35 Greek Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Kettner's
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 18th October - 15th October 2017
Kettner's, Earlham Street, Seven Dials, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Kettner's
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 28th September 2017 to 10th February 2018
Kettner's, 2 Charing Cross Road, WC2H | 5 minutes from Kettner's
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 11th February 2016 to 28th October 2017
Kettner's, 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H | 6 minutes from Kettner's
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Kettner's
This cracking, refurbished Soho cinema shows a broad-range of art-house films. The three screens feature Dolby THX sound and ample leg-room. The regular Sunday double-bills ... More
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Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Kettner's
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London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
47 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Kettner's
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Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Kettner's
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
19 Greek Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Kettner's
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Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Kettner's
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
28 Greek Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Kettner's
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
52 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Kettner's
Offering over 140 blends of coffee (including Arabic and Lebanese) and 200 types of tea sourced from around the world this Soho-based shop is a haven ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 4 minutes from Kettner's
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London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 7 minutes from Kettner's
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London > Education > Cookery Courses
15B Little Portland Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W | 11 minutes from Kettner's
Awarded The Best City Cookery School 2013, the Cookery School at Little Portland Street has been teaching people to make simple, honest food for more than ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Kettner's
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
10 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Kettner's
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25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Kettner's
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
142 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Kettner's
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London > Nightlife > Bars
29 Romilly Street, Soho, London W1D | Same location as Kettner's
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London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Kettner's
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London > Business > Venue Hire
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Kettner's
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London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 5 minutes from Kettner's
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