PA Life had a chance to sample the Christmas menu at Hyatt Regency Blackfriars‘ NYnLON restaurant, ahead of the launch on December 1st. The hotel opened recently in a beautiful Grade II listed building on the former grounds of King Henry VIIIโs Bridewell Palace, a great location just by Blackfriars Bridge…
What’s the Christmas menu at NYnLON at Hyatt Regency Blackfriars like?
The NYnLon – New York and London, if you didn’t guess yet, brings influences from both cities to their new festive menu. As soon as we arrived at the stylish hotel lobby at the five-star Hyatt Regency London Blackfriarswe knew we were in for a lovely treat. The NYnLon restaurant is one of three restaurants housed within the hotel, and has the right elegance and ambiance for both corporate lunches and dinners as well as team Christmas get-togethers that make your colleagues feel appreciated, as well as private occasions with family and friends.
For our starters, we chose the confit duck terrine served with lightly toasted brioche bread, winter salad, apple and raisin chutney, which simply melted in the mouth and was beautifully plated too. The citrus cured salmon, celeriac remoulade, apple gel, pickled kumquat, Avruga caviar was also a perfect and festive choice – you can’t go wrong with well cured salmon elevate and the chef had prepared this perfectly.
Our mains, the beef cheek served with truffle mash potato and the pan roasted wild sea bass were great winter classics and very tasty too. If you prefer a more traditional Christmas main, the menu offers this too as a turkey ballotine wrapped in bacon with all the trimmings, and as a vegan and vegetarian option they serve a roasted pumpkin & saffron risotto with shaved macadamia nuts.
The 2-course menu is is very reasonably priced at ยฃ59 per person, and if you’d like a dessert as well then the 3-course option at ยฃ69 is great value too.
Your pudding choices are wonderfully festive too with chestnut sphere , mascarpone crรจme , hazelnut ice cream, panettone pudding, and vanilla Anglaise. Both menu options are inclusive of tea, coffee and mince pies.
Available from 1st December – 4th January. Opening Times: 12pm – Midnight, Monday – Friday.
Rather enjoy a Chinese Christmas menu at Chinese Cricket Club?
Fusing traditional cooking techniques and the finest ingredients, enjoy carefully created Christmas menu options in Chinese Cricket Club. Guests will savour an exquisite three course menu including a homemade Dim Sum Platter or Traditional Half Peking Duck, followed by a choice of mains from Fried Dover Sole, Sweet & Sour Prawns in batter and Wok Fried Venison in Black Pepper Sauce. A semi-private dining area is also available. The Christmas Set Menu is priced ยฃ89 per person, based on a minimum of two people sharing dishes. Available from 1st December – 4th January. Opening Times: 12 – 10pm, Wednesday to Friday. 12.30 – 10pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Celebrate over festive cocktails & canapes at Leaf & Cane
Celebrate in style at the hotelโs upmarket, design led 1920s Latino cocktail bar for a taste led experience, with a choice of six new handcrafted festive cocktails and canapes, guaranteed to ignite the spirit of Christmas amongst friends and colleagues. Thereโs an extensive menu of hot and cold canapes such as Smoked Salmon Blinis with Caviar, Creme Fraiche & Dill, Brie Cheese Brรปlรฉe, Walnut & Mixed Berry Compote served on crackers, Pigs in Blanket, Mustard Mash with Chives, and Sticky Pork Belly with Maple Glaze served with Red Chilli and Coriander. The menu is available throughout November and December priced at ยฃ35 x eight canapes, ยฃ40 x ten canapes or ยฃ5 per canape. Open from Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm-2am. Available for private hire.
Private celebrations in the Bridewell Suite
Featuring spectacular views, the beautifully finished 190 sq.ft Bridewell Suite awaits corporate or larger groups of friends and family during the festive period. The hotel has created an extra special plated canape menu to delight the most discerning of palates to be served privately in this dedicated events space. Guests can choose from an extensive menu of canapes from Chestnut Veloutรฉ with Duck Confit, Parmesan Crisp & Chives, Turkey Ballotine, Apricot Thyme Stuffing, Pumpkin Mash & Chestnut Jus; Steak Tartare, Quail Egg, Caperberries, Oscietra Caviar & Basil Oil; Grilled Beef Fillet, Glazed Beets, Potato Gratin & Bone Marrow Jus, to sweet options such as Mascarpone Parfait, Blackcurrant Sorbet & Ginger Crumble and Apricot & Vanilla Tart with Rosemary Apricot Compote & Mulled Wine Sorbet.
The hotel will be open throughout the Christmas season, including Christmas Day.ย
About Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency brand is a global collection of hotels and resorts found in more than 200 locations in over 40 countries around the world. The depth and breadth of this diverse portfolio, from expansive resorts to urban city centres, is a testament to the brandโs evolutionary spirit. For more than 50 years, the Hyatt Regency brand has championed fresh perspectives and enriching experiences, while its forward-thinking philosophy provides guests with inviting spaces that bring people together and foster a spirit of community. As a hospitality original, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts are founded on opennessโour colleagues consistently serve with open minds and open hearts to deliver unforgettable celebrations, effortless relaxation and notable culinary experiences alongside expert meetings and technology-enabled collaboration. The brand prides itself on an everlasting reputation for insightful careโone that welcomes all people across all countries and cultures, generation after generation.
