Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library

There are few more joyously colourful and lavishly decorated restaurants than Mourad Mazouz and Pierre Gagnaire’s 18th-century house of fun. Everything comes with a sense of theatre, from the unfailingly attentive service to Gagnaire’s signature multi-dish cooking. Here, a skilfully roasted langoustine tail in liquorice beurre noisette is not enough, it must be contrasted by an array of complex accompanying dishes crafted with mind-blowing detail. Each element is always exceptionally cooked and the original combinations are brilliantly conceived.

• Multi-Dish Signature Cooking with Theatrical Service
  The restaurant is known for Pierre Gagnaire’s signature multi-dish presentations, where each course is served with a sense of theatre and unfailingly attentive service, creating a unique dining experience.
• LSD-Inspired, Garish Ballroom Decor
  The Lecture Room & Library features a visually striking, almost hallucinogenic interior design—think jewel-colored armchairs, stucco ceilings, and a garish, ballroom-like setting that stands out even among London’s most avant-garde venues.
• Exclusive, Private Upper Floor Access
  Unlike Sketch’s more public spaces, The Lecture Room & Library is located on a private upper floor, accessible behind a rope barrier and large doors, and is often used for sole hire with restricted reservation timings, enhancing its exclusivity.

• Pumpkin: Featured in the Delica Pumpkin and Honey Velouté, showcasing a rich and comforting soup.
• Avocado: Sliced avocado is part of the menu, highlighting freshness and simplicity.
• Scallop: Used in the Twice-Baked Haddock and Scallop Soufflé, demonstrating a focus on seafood.
• Escargots: Pam-fried escargots are a signature dish, emphasizing French culinary influences.
• Burrata: Pink burrata is a menu item, showcasing creamy and colorful presentation.

Tasting Menus

• The Lecture Room and Library Menu: £195
• The Gallery Menu: £245
• The Grand Salon Menu: £295

Signature Dishes

• Skilfully roasted langoustine tail in liquorice beurre noisette: Not priced