Brooklands, a taste of aviation, dining beyond the ordinary

A Michelin-starred aviation-themed restaurant elevates London dining with playful elegance and precision.

- RUPALI DEAN

Tucked in London's heart, The Peninsula transcends traditional luxury. Its marble lobby evokes a James Bond ambiance, while the rooftop restaurant, Brooklands, offers a Michelin starred dining experience adorned with aviation nostalgia and stunning skyline views, crafting an unforgettable culinary adventure high above the bustling city.

The Peninsula London is the kind of place that whispers luxury the moment you waltz into the lobby and just adds a British accent to its international allure. Take the suites, the sort of spaces where you half expect Bond to stroll out of the marble bathroom in a tux, martini in hand.

I couldn't resist tinkering with the in room tablet, which feels less like tech and more like having your own very polite butler. Need a revitalising facial or ten perfect pillow options? Done. Want the bathtub ready at precisely 42°C while jazz plays softly in the background? Just tap. It's hospitality distilled to its most meticulous expression. It's not just another hotel experience, it's a soft whisper of luxury in a city that often shouts.

A CULINARY TREASURE HUNT

But finding your way to Brooklands by Claude Bosi, the hotel's rooftop temple to fine dining, feels like a little scavenger hunt, albeit one where the treasure is two Michelin stars. Tucked discreetly to the right of the lobby, beyond the well-coiffed crowd nibbling on something dainty, there's a lift bank that looks like it's been plucked out of a steampunk fever dream. Wicker-lined walls? Hot air balloon vibes? Cute, but the screeching sound as you ascend?, character-building, if nothing else.