The Colony Grill Room

The Colony Grill Room is a restaurant at The Beaumont Hotel in Mayfair, London. Located inside The Beaumont Hotel on Balderton Street, The Colony Grill Room places transatlantic grill classics at the center of each meal. Guests arriving from Mayfair shops or nearby Brown Hart Gardens will notice the warm, polished interior and the scent of English charcoal from the open grill. Culinary leadership at The Colony Grill Room has evolved since the restaurant opened with The Beaumont in 2014 and relaunched in 2021.

Head chef Ben Boeynaems, who stepped in for the 2021 refresh, brings experience from Petrus, The Goring and Claridge's kitchens and emphasizes careful aging, local sourcing and precise grilling. The kitchen ages select British cuts 42+ days in an on-site salt chamber and chars over English charcoal and oak, a method that intensifies beef flavor while keeping a clean finish. The restaurant has no recorded awards. Sustainability shows up in seasonal sourcing and small-farm partnerships, with menus shifting through the year.

The menu centers on direct, ingredient-led dishes. Signature plates include the 42+ day dry-aged Rib-Eye, seared to order and finished on an oak grill for a smoky crust and concentrated beef juices. Shellfish features prominently: a chilled Oyster Platter rotates with British varieties, served with mignonette and lemon; the Shrimp Cocktail arrives with a sharp house Marie Rose for balanced acidity. Tableside rituals heighten the meal, expect a Tableside Caesar Salad prepared to taste and a classic Steak Au Poivre option with peppercorn sauce when ordered.

Seasonal additions showcase British produce and shellfish, while caviar presentations and curated seafood serves reflect a nod to both New York and London grill traditions. Each dish emphasizes texture contrasts: crisp char, silky jus, chilled shellfish and bright, acidic dressings. Inside, the dining room channels a clubby 1920s New York feel with preserved period details from the building’s 1927 garage origins. Dark lacquered wood, deep leather banquettes and brass fittings create a warm, inviting atmosphere that suits both business dinners and celebratory evenings.

The room seats approximately 80 to 100 covers, with a private Lotus Room that accommodates around 48 guests for intimate events. Service runs confident and polished, with tableside presentations and knowledgeable sommeliers guiding wine and spirit pairings drawn from an appropriately curated list. Adjoining Le Magritte Bar provides a quieter pre- or post-dinner option following the restaurant’s service. Best times to visit are weekday evenings for a livelier room and late afternoons for quieter, relaxed dining.

Dress code leans smart casual to business attire; jackets are common but not strictly required. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend dinners and private Lotus Room bookings; call or use the hotel’s reservation channels where available to secure preferred times. Menus rotate seasonally, so mention dietary needs when booking to ensure accommodation with notice. For a classic Mayfair grill with precise technique and clear flavors, book The Colony Grill Room at The Beaumont.

Whether you want a dry-aged steak grilled over oak, a chilled oyster selection, or a theatrical tableside salad, The Colony Grill Room delivers consistent, richly textured food in a refined London setting. Reserve your table now to experience a modern take on transatlantic grill dining in Mayfair.