Elezar

Set up within the crypt of the historic St George’s Church in Hanover Square by Misha Zelman of Burger & Lobster, along with head chef Erik Miotto (formerly of Akoko and Cycene) and consulting chef David Bury, this eastern European chophouse builds on traditional techniques – including pickling, fermenting, curing and preserving. Highlights include Elezar’s own distinctly-shaped pierogi and a mackerel tartare and, of course, its large cuts of meat. The drinks list is equally focused, with a vodka-heavy cocktail menu of curiosities from across Poland, Hungary, Serbia and Ukraine, alongside a Czech house beer and Polish wine from Kamil Barczentewicz. The wine list, organised around six ‘journeys’ by head of wine Merlin Ramos, does not confine itself to the east, ranging from the Balkans to Burgundy – with a strong French selection reflecting the Mayfair setting.