Hush Presents: Blades

Hush Mayfair, London’s exclusive dining destination and cocktail bar, is excited to announce the arrival of a new dining space, as Blades brings steak, lobster and whisky to the Mayfair townhouse’s elegant Silver Room. 

Inspired by the Mayfair of a bygone era, Blades harks back to the 1960’s, when Mayfair was “the place to go” for any discerning Londonista worth their bowler hat.  The name references the private member’s club to which James Bond’s M belonged, and was an obvious choice for founder Jamie Barber. “I have always referred to Hush as a private member’s club you don’t have to be a member of, and Blades is the ultimate expression of that,” Barber says. “Hush has a natural ‘60’s connection: our windows look into Jimi Hendrix’s apartment, and iconic 60’s photography lines our walls, so this (plus our natural affiliation with Bond) was a fantastic opportunity for us to rediscover the glamour of the era.”

Reflecting the swinging Mayfair set’s particular taste, ardor for high cuisine and insistence on quality ingredients, Blades’ menu revolves around steak, lobster and craft whiskies. Diners can opt for a Whole Cornish Lobster either grilled, tempura or Thermidor, or pair a half lobster with Rib-Eye, Fillet or Sirloin. These can be paired with Blades’ own Bloody Mary Ketchup, or an array of sauces from Club Stilton Butter to Blades Blend Whisky Glaze. Elsewhere, dishes are decadent and distinctly British, from Whisky-Cured Smoked Salmon to Stargazy Pie with Lobster and Rabbit. Desserts feature twists on British classics, such as Whisky and Brown Butter Brioche Pudding, whilst a “Scoop of Club Stilton with a Glass of Port” is recommended, in homage to M’s penchant for “the ripest spoonful he could gouge from the club Stilton” in The Man with the Golden Gun.

Whiskies have been hand-sourced by Hush Bar Director, Pedro Solorzano, and include a number of limited bottles of American, Japanese and Scottish handcrafted whiskies and Bourbons from “forgotten distilleries”. These can be sipped neat, sampled in a range of whisky “flight,” or enjoyed in a Blades Tipple, such as the Mr Kipling’s, with Apple Wood infused Rye Whisky, egg white and orange bitters, or the Bond Street Boulvardier, built with vanilla infused bourbon. For the ultimate indulgence, signature cocktail The Bowler features Blades’s own bespoke blended whisky, mixed tableside on an iconic golden drinks trolley.

Bedecked with iconic 1960’s photography, Blades’ walls showcase a candid selection of photographs from co-founder Geoffrey (“son of Sir Roger”) Moore’s personal collection, for visitors to peruse as they dine.

They say the devil is in the detail and Blades does not disappoint.

Available now, prices from 14.95 – 38.00 bookings can be made via info@hush.co.uk or by calling 020 7659 1500 

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About Hush 

Owned by Jamie Barber and co-owned by Roger “James Bond” Moore and Evgeny Lebedev (owner of the Evening Standard and the Independent), Hush is a sophisticated yet relaxed Brasserie and Bar, with one of the most talked-about Private Dining rooms in London. Discreetly tucked away in a cobbled courtyard in the heart of historic Mayfair, Hush is regularly regarded as one of London’s hidden gems.

Hush is open for dining Monday – Saturday from 8am until 11pm; Saturday – Sunday from 12pm – 11pm. The Lounge Bar remains open until 12am.

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Lancashire Court, 8 Brook St, London W1S 1EY