Business lunches are a great way to make stress free sales pitches or to discuss business with colleagues. Setting a meeting over lunch can have many benefits including increased engagement due to the lack of distractions from calls and emails. It is also a great way to build better relationships with your team and make a lasting impression on prospective clients.
Below are our recommendations for the best lunch venues in Mayfair, as well as our top tips to consider when organising a business lunch.
Top Three Lunch Spots in Mayfair
If your business is based in Mayfair and are looking for a good local restaurant to take lunch, look no further. There are many exclusive, michelin star restaurants in Mayfair, perfect for hosting discrete business lunches. Here are our top three restaurants to consider:
1. Pollen Street Social
Pollen Street Social is a Michelin star restaurant that was opened by Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton. This modern urban meeting point is an ideal space for eating, drinking and a great place to socialise with colleagues.
As well as a stunning dinner hall the restaurant has a beautiful private dining room, the perfect location for a business lunch.
Pollen Street Social, 8-10 Pollen Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 1NQ
2. Banares
Banares is a Michelin star Indian restaurant run by Chef Sameer Taneja. The restaunrt combines the finest quality, and impeccably sourced British ingredients to create a unique and innovative modern Indian menu.
There are 4 private dining rooms available to hire which can host between 8 and 16 guests if you require a more confidential setting.
Banares, 12a Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 6BS
3. Hakkasan
Hakkasan is a world class Michelin starred restaurant in Mayfair, serving modern Cantonese cuisine. Their Mayfair restaurant has retained its michelin star for the 19th year running.
The dramatic design of the dinner hall, traditional cooking techniques and finest ingredients are sure to create a memorable experience.
Hakkasan,17 Bruton Street, London, W1J 6QB
Business Lunch Tips
Here are few of our top tips to ensure you create a memorable business lunch:
Set an agenda – Make your intentions for the meeting clear so all attendees know what to expect.
Choose a popular location – A good restaurant that is within walking distance from the office is an ideal choice.
Think about dress code- If there is a dress code make sure you make attendees aware.
Stay focussed – Sticking to relevant topics will ensure you have a productive meeting. Add in the small talk once you have finished with the important points.
Mayfair Offices Near Top Business Lunch Spots
Mayfair is one of the most quintessentially British and affluent areas of London. It is also home to thirteen Argyll offices and co-working spaces including our 8-10 Hill Street and 53 Davies Street lcoations.
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