Where To Eat During Frieze 2024

October is the biggest month of the year for London’s art brigade, with a number of festivals and fairs taking place throughout the month. The biggest and most prestigious, though, is Frieze, which is separated into two distinct events which will be running side-by-side from 9 – 3 October in Regent’s Park: Frieze London and Frieze Masters. There’s plenty to do and see, from exhibitions to talks and immersive experiences, but with over 40,000 square meters of art to explore, you’re inevitably going to get hungry. Fear not: foodie pop-ups are dotted around the fair, plus there are plenty of great eateries in the local area. Read on for the restaurants to visit during Frieze 2024.

Restaurants To Visit During Frieze 2024

The Connaught Patisserie

With its rose-hued interiors and marble flooring, The Connaught Patisserie is one of London’s most aesthetic bakeries – with picture-perfect pastries to match. This October, the hotel’s executive pastry chef Nicolas Rouzaud has joined forces with British artist Liz West to create a selection of edible works of art to tie in with Frieze. Pop in to try the ‘Colour Temper’, a luxurious chocolate cake adorned with pear and blackcurrant crémeux, inspired by West’s work Her Warm Reflection.

The Connaught, Carlos Pl, London W1K 2AL, the-connaught.co.uk

Langan’s Brasserie

Mayfair institution Langan’s Brasserie has long been known for its impressive art collection: its walls are adorned with works from the likes of David Hockney, Tracey Emin and Pablo Picasso. Head there this Frieze Week to try one of the restaurant’s special cocktails created for the occasion: Neon Love is inspired by Emin, with a colour-changing effect paying homage to the transformative nature of her art. Discopolitan, meanwhile, channels the energy of Denzil Forrester’s ‘Dub Strobe 1’ with a mix of gin, elderflower vermouth and tutti frutti syrups. Enjoy alongside elevated brasserie fare, including pasta dishes, fruits de mer platters and the famous fish pie.

Stratton St, London W1J 8LB, langansbrasserie.com

Rita’s

Frieze mainstay Rita’s will be returning to Regent’s Park for its seventh year running. A pop-up of the popular Soho restaurant led by Gabriel Pryce and Missy Malik-Flynn, the eatery will be offering a seasonal menu inspired by US cuisine, with dishes like carnitas tacos, mushroom cubanos, salsa and black bean salads. Pair with a mezcal cocktail or two for the perfect mid-fair pitstop.

Frieze London, Regent’s Park, NW1 4NR, frieze.com

Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane London

Jump in a cab down the road to the Four Seasons’ Mayfair branch, which is exhibiting six new portraits from artist Chris Levine – best-known for his portraits of Queen Elizabeth II. The artworks will be dotted around the hotel, depicting British artists including David Shrigley and Cornelia Parker in Levine’s signature style. While you’re there, why not treat yourself to dinner at Pavyllon London? The Michelin-starred restaurant is helmed by esteemed chef Yannick Alléno, and offers French-inspired fine dining. Alternatively, pop into Bar Antoine for a post-fair cocktail. 

Hamilton Pl, Park Ln, London W1J 7DR, fourseasons.com

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Bacchanalia

Home to five majestic Damien Hirst statues and a Gary Myatt floor-to-ceiling mural, Bacchanalia offers a Frieze-standard art experience of its own. Its interiors are an aesthete’s dream, helmed by maverick designer Martin Brudnizki – even the bathrooms are a sight to behold. Located in Mayfair, it’s a short ride away from the hub of the fair, offering an equally impressive menu centered around glitzy Greco-Roman cuisine. Unsurprisingly, prices are high, but there’s a lunchtime set menu offering two courses for £38, featuring dishes like Greek salad, aubergine schnitzel and octopus orzo.

1-3 Mount St, London W1K 3NB, bacchanalia.co.uk

Ham Yard Restaurant

Ham Yard Restaurant is returning to Frieze Masters for the third year running. Housed within the grounds of the fair, the pop-up is showcasing its modern European menu, with a focus on late harvest produce. Dishes include starters of beetroot and pomegranate salad, minestrone soup, and classic beef tartare, ahead of mains of roast chicken coq au vin, and red onion and thyme tarte tatin. Guests can also enjoy an array of cakes and puddings from the dessert trolley like rhubarb and apple crumble, and sticky toffee pudding, alongside a glass of Ruinart. On Sunday 13 October, the final day of the fair, a special roast will be on offer, complete with all the trimmings. The space will be suitably stylish, with interiors by Ham Yard’s designer Kit Kemp – think terracotta plants, colourful fabrics and seasonal flowers.

Housed within Regent’s Park at Frieze, firmdalehotels.com

Jikoni

Ravinder Bhogal’s award-winning Blandford Street restaurant is also returning to Frieze, offering a vegetarian menu. Diners can expect the vibrant, no-borders cuisine the eatery has become known for, with many vegetables and herbs coming from biodynamic farm Waltham Place. 

Frieze London, The Regent’s Park (Park Square West Entrance), London NW1 4NR, frieze.com

Fallow

Another foodie highlight in the area is Fallow, the eco-minded concept helmed by chefs Will Murray and Jack Croft, alongside chairman James Robson. The restaurant revolves around sharing-style dishes, with a focus on whole animal butchery – signature dishes include smoked cod’s head with Sriracha sauce, monkfish tikka masala, and Bathurst Estate venison haunch. If you’re popping in for a weekday lunch during Frieze, make use of the three-course set lunch menu, which includes dishes like mushroom parfait, confit duck leg, and strawberry and elderflower Eton mess.

52 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4RP, fallowrestaurant.com

Dumplings Legend

Chinatown favourite Dumplings Legend is joining forces with Frieze Masters on a foodie pop-up. Stop by for some of its beloved dim sum: the menu includes an array of steamed dumplings, filled with the likes of crispy aromatic duck, Kongbao king prawn, and classic pork siu long bao. Ideal if you’re after a quick (and delicious) mid-fair lunch.

Frieze Masters, The Regent’s Park (Gloucester Green Entrance), London NW1 4HA, frieze.com

Mount St. Restaurant

Another of the city’s top restaurants for art lovers is Mount St. Restaurant, helmed by Artfarm, the hospitality arm of Hauser & Wirth. Every inch of the venue is bedecked in awe-inspiring art, with works by Andy Warhol, Henry Matisse and Lucian Freud, to name just a few. Head here to try the restaurant’s brand-new ‘Palette to Plate’ menu from executive chef Jamie Shears, which features an array of dishes inspire by artworks within the venue. The signature lobster pie, for instance, is an ode to Andy Warhol’s Lobster, while the sorbet plate reflects Frank Bowling’s abstract, colourful piece Shallowtrench. For something more relaxed, stay downstairs at sister pub The Audley Public House, which serves elevated pub food amid an equally artsy space.

First Floor, 41-43 Mount St, London W1K 2RX, mountstrestaurant.com