These Are Our Favourite Game Restaurants This British Game Week
British Game Week, celebrating the best game on offer in the UK, runs 4th-10th November, following the start of game season in the summer. Grouse Season traditionally begins on 12th August and is followed by partridge, deer and pheasant, with a flurry of feathers and lead followed by beautifully roasted game in restaurants the following months.
Restaurants have been adding special dishes to their menu since the beginning of the season, with things reaching a pinnacle for Game Week. If you’re on the hunt for the best dishes in the capital, we’ve rounded up the best restaurants offering just that.
The Leaping Hare
On the 8th of November, The Leaping Hare Restaurant at Wyken Vineyards will present a spectacular four-course menu, honouring the best of British game. The menu will feature the likes of breast of Wyken Partridge, paired with a delicate celeriac risotto, Wyken venison wellington, accompanied by smoked mash, grilled Crown Prince pumpkin and wild rosehip jelly, and guests will also enjoy a welcome glass of Wyken’s moonshine. Priced at £65 per person this exclusive dinner celebrates Britain’s natural larder.
Wyken’s closed farming system ensures that much of what is served at The Leaping Hare Restaurant comes from the Wyken estate, including game, further emphasising the importance of sustainable farming and field-to-fork dining. This approach supports the local community and the UK’s rural economy while offering diners a more sustainable way to enjoy meat, enabling guests to enjoy a celebration of British game, paired with local ingredients, showcasing the richness and diversity of the UK’s rural landscape.
where: Wyken House, Wyken Rd, Stanton, Bury Saint Edmunds IP31 2DW
website: www.wykenvineyards.co.uk
The Cinnamon Club
Vivek Singh’s The Cinnamon Club , the fine dining Indian restaurant in the Westminster Library, has long been established with its take on game classics. Offering a variety of seasonal game plates, sit amongst the lavish book-lined shelves of The Cinnamon Club’s exquisite Old Westminster Library, whilst feasting on innovative dishes, including Vivek’s Chargrilled Balmoral Estate venison loin with rock moss, dried lime and masala mash.
where: The Old Westminster Library, Great Smith St, London SW1P 3BU
website: www.cinnamonclub.co.uk
Ekstedt at The Yard
Feast on the finest British Game this season at Ekstedt at The Yard, where all dishes are cooked exclusively over flames to bring out a rich, caramelised flavour achieved through roasting, grilling and smoking. Try the juniper smoked venison with truffle and smoked shallot purée, offering a delicious taste of the highly sustainable and flavourful game meat.
Try the juniper smoked venison with truffle and smoked shallot purée, offering a delicious taste of the highly sustainable and flavourful game meat
where: 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HN
website: www.ekstedtattheyard.co.uk
Kirkstyle Inn
On for Game Week exclusively at the Kirkstyle Inn are dining experiences that highlight the best of Northumberland’s local game and culinary traditions, including a five-course ‘Feast of the Wild’ dinner, a hands-on Game Cooking Masterclass, and an exquisite eight-course Game Tasting Menu.
Guests can look forward to indulging in expertly crafted dishes, with insights from chefs, sommeliers, Lets Eat Wild and the local gamekeeper, all while savouring the finest seasonal produce.
where: Slaggyford, Brampton CA8 7PB
website: www.theksi.co.uk
Pavyllon
We’re big fans of the newly iconic counter at Pavyllon London, and its one of the best places to enjoy the finest French twist on British Game Week from Head Chef Benjamin Ferra Y Castell and the team.
Try their seared venison fillet with port wine just, foie gras and crispy potatoes, with the venison’s rich, earthy flavour perfect for autumn and winter dishes and a wonderful way to celebrate the bounty of British Game.
where: Hamilton Pl, London W1J 7DR
website: www.pavyllon.co.uk
Holborn Dining Room
Holborn Dining Room is known for its seasonal British cuisine with a twist, and game week is no different. On the menu is a pheasant and partridge pie which encompasses two of the most sought after ingredients.
Holborn Dining Room is known for its seasonal British cuisine with a twist, and game week is no different.
where: 252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN
website: www.holborndiningroom.co.uk
Sussex
The two Gladwin brothers – one a restauranteur, another a chef – have combined their skills in Sussex, one of five restaurants launched by the brothers serving cuisine centered around British produce.
With star game dishes like a Lyons Hill fillet of Beef Wellington for two or Gressingham duck breast with onion squash puree and crispy kale, Sussex puts sustainable livestock from the Gladwin farm in the spotlight. A specially curated wine list from the family’s vineyard in West Sussex makes for a perfect pairing with their signature “local and wild” menu.
where: 63-64 Frith Street, London W1D 3JW
website: www.sussex-restaurant.com
Officina 00
Dreamt up by two best friends and business partners who were inspired by their Italian heritage, Officina 00 has two locations in London – Fitzrovia and Old Street – serving up authentic Italian cuisine based on traditional recipes.
This game week, enjoy a classic with a hearty British influence. Lasagne with Ischitana rabbit, smoked provola and datterino confit made with their signature handmade pasta is a standout on their seasonal game menu.
where: 67 Whitfield Street, London w1t 4de and 156 Old Street, London ec1v 9bw
website: www.officina00.co.uk
The Mutton
Classic dishes featuring local British produce are the focus year-round at The Mutton at Hazeley Heath. Try the slow cooked lamb rump with butterbean hummus, caramelised cauliflower and chimmichurri as you enjoy the warm atmosphere of this homely countryside pub.
Classic dishes featuring local British produce are the focus year-round at The Mutton at Hazeley Heath.
where: Hazeley Heath, Hook RG27 8NB
website:www.themuttonathazeleyheath.co.uk
