Andrew McLeish’s long-established Chapter One near Orpington gives Kent locals a reason not to travel into London for a meal. The Modern European menu du jour and three-course menus deliver choice at an affordable price point, balancing classical and modern. Choose warm toasted crumpet with braised oxtail, blue cheese and onion rings; roast hake, curried mussel sauce and buttered monks’ beard; or a USDA prime rib eye from the Josper. The glass wine cellar contains fine wines from Bordeaux, California, Kent and more.
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Andrew McLeish’s long-established Chapter One near Orpington gives Kent locals a reason not to travel into London for a meal. The Modern European menu du jour and three-course menus deliver choice at an affordable price point, balancing classical and modern. Choose warm toasted crumpet with braised oxtail, blue cheese and onion rings; roast hake, curried mussel sauce and buttered monks’ beard; or a USDA prime rib eye from the Josper. The glass wine cellar contains fine wines from Bordeaux, California, Kent and more.
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Intimate
- Modern
- Well Known
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Celebration
- Private Event
- Chefs Counter
- Private Dining
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Extensive Wine List
- Sommelier Led
- Local Sourcing
Refined, contemporary fine-dining room in the basement of the Dublin Writers Museum, with elegant finishes and an intimate, quietly sophisticated atmosphere that reflects modern Irish gastronomy.