Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill has served seafood on Swallow Street since 1916, making it one of central London’s enduring dining institutions. Under Chef Patron Richard Corrigan, who has guided the restaurant since 2005, Bentley’s preserves the character that made it famous while maintaining a clear focus on sourcing and seasonality. The restaurant sits between Regent Street and Piccadilly, welcoming shoppers, theatre visitors, regulars and special occasion diners. Its long history is visible throughout the building, but the atmosphere remains lively, generous and grounded in the pleasure of excellent ingredients.
Oysters are at the heart of the experience, with a broad selection from Britain and Ireland prepared by specialist shuckers at the ground floor bar. Native and cultivated varieties allow guests to compare different textures, salinity and regional character, whether ordering a few with a drink or building a larger seafood platter. The kitchen also works with wild, line caught fish and traceable seafood from trusted suppliers. Grilled fish, shellfish, fish and chips and seasonal specials are prepared with clarity, allowing the freshness of the main ingredient to remain immediately recognisable.
Bentley’s extends beyond seafood with premium British and Irish meats, giving the Grill Room a menu suited to varied preferences. Chef Richard Corrigan’s approach favours honest cooking, strong produce and sauces or accompaniments that support rather than disguise. Champagne and crisp white wine are natural partners for oysters, while the broader cellar can match richer fish dishes and meat from the grill. The balance of raw bar, classic cooking and serious drinks makes the restaurant flexible enough for a quick plate at the counter or a complete multi course meal.
Each dining area has its own character. The Oyster Bar retains its original marble counter and a bright, sociable energy, while the upstairs Grill Room combines William Morris inspired details, warm wood and blue leather in a more intimate setting. A covered, heated terrace offers year round outdoor dining with views along Swallow Street. Private rooms add further options for gatherings and celebrations. Bentley’s succeeds by joining more than a century of history with skilled sourcing, confident seafood cooking and hospitality that feels polished without becoming distant.
Address: 11–15 Swallow Street, Piccadilly, London W1B 4DG, United Kingdom
Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill Menu
ROCK OYSTERS
MAGALLANA GIGAS
Jersey
Jersey Island
Cooley Gold
County Louth
Atlantic Edge
Pembrokeshire
Achill Island
County Mayo
Gallagher's Atlantics
County Donegal
DK Connemara
County Galway
DRESSED & HOT
Vietnamese Style
Shallot, Ginger, Mirin
Rockefeller
Tarragon, Green Tabasco
Catalan
Fried Oyster, Chorizo, Roasted Onion
CAVIAR
N25 Umai Heritage
Aged, robust, delicately salty
Exmoor Salted Baerii
Buttery, creamy, hazelnut notes
N25 Oscietra
Creamy, floral aroma, oceanic notes
N25 Kaluga Hybrid
Nutty, savoury, umami notes
CRUSTACEA & MOLLUSCS
Six Whelks
Mayonnaise, Mignonette Sauce
Cornish Dressed Crab
Mayonnaise
Chilled Native Lobster
Mayonnaise, Lemon
Bentley’s Shellfish Cocktail
Cornish Crab, Atlantic Prawns, Brown Shrimp, Native Lobster
Six Hot Whelks
Garlic Butter, Herb Croutons
Loch Fyne Cockles
White Wine, Garlic, Chilli, Lemon
Grilled Prawns
Wild Garlic, Chilli, Garlic Butter
Grilled Native Lobster
Lemon, Garlic, Almond Butter
Baked Orkney Scallop
Lemon, Garlic Butter
SHELLFISH PLATTERS
Shellfish Platter For Two
Oysters, Crevettes, Cockles, Clams, Mussels, Whelks
Royal Shellfish Platter
Half Native Lobster, Dressed Crab, Prawns, Oysters, Mussels, Whelks
STARTERS
Andalusian Gazpacho
Courgette, Native Lobster
Burrata (v)
Globe Artichoke, Romesco, Salted Almond
Wild Sea Bass Ceviche
Jalapeño, Mint, Lime
Tartare of Yellowfin Tuna
Sesame, Wasabi, Avocado
Devon Smoked Eel
Potato Cake, Pickled Shallots
Sherry Cured Foie Gras
Cherries, Sauternes, Brioche
Rooftop Smoked Salmon
Potato Blinis, Horseradish
Tartare of Hereford Prime Beef
Oyster Cream, Crispy Shallots
Salt & Chilli Cornish Squid
Lime Aioli, Coriander
Iberico Bellota Ham
Charentais Melon, Caperberries
Shellfish Bisque
Brandy, Tarragon Chantilly
Crab Conchigliette
Biber Chilli, Lemon
MAIN COURSES
Classic Fish Pie
Cod, Smoked Haddock, Salmon, Prawn, Dill
Traditional Fish & Chips
Cod, Tartare Sauce, Mushy Peas
Roast Monkfish Goan Curry
Grilled Prawns, Coconut, Lime
Fish Stew
Rouille, Courgette, Aioli
Pan-Seared Turbot
Olive Oil Mash, Langoustine Sauce
Dover Sole Chargrilled 20 oz
Béarnaise
Dover Sole Meunière 20 oz.
Brown Butter, Lemon, Caper
Stuffed Dover Sole
Scallop, Crab, Peas, Broad Beans
Native Lobster Caesar Salad
Anchovy, Parmesan
Native Lobster Spaghetti
Tomato, Basil
Himalayan Salt Aged Sirloin 350g
Au Poivre
Tuna Steak
Au Poivre
Parmesan Gnocchi (v)
Girolles, Courgette, Zucchiolo, Ricotta
SIDES
Hand Cut Chunky Chips
Mushy Peas
Chip Shop Fritters
Spinach
Creamed or Buttered
Himalayan Basmati Rice
Mashed Potato
Runner Beans
Herb Butter, Capers, Cornichon
Mixed Leaf Salad
San Marzano, Mustard Dressing
Pink Fir Potatoes
Seaweed Butter
BENTLEY’S BAKERY
In-house bakery using Shipton Mill organic flour.
Our Baguette & Irish Soda Bread with Lincolnshire Poacher hand patted butter & Homemade Seaweed and Anchovy tapenade butter.
Bread & Butter Charge £2.50pp.
Take home a loaf of Soda Bread
STARTERS
Burrata (v)
Globe Artichoke, Romesco, Salted Almond
Rooftop Smoked Salmon
Potato Blinis, Horseradish (+£10 supp)
Andalusian Gazpacho
Courgette, King Prawns
Tartare of Hereford Prime Beef
Oyster Cream, Crispy Shallots
MAINS
Brightwell Ash Cheese Soufflé (v)
Wye Valley Asparagus, Morels, Belper Knolle
Squid Ink Tagliatelle
Lemon, Garlic, Marjoram
Fish Stew
Rouille, Aioli, Courgette (+£10 supp)
Spatchcock Anjou Baby Chicken
Olive, Lemon, Kale
Hand Cut Chunky Chips
Creamed Spinach
Mashed Potato
Runner Beans
Himalayan Basmati Rice
DESSERT
Créme Caramel
Poached Apricots
Soft Serve
Salted Caramel & Popcorn
Pistachio Polenta Cake
Mascarpone, Blood Orange
Colston Bassett Stilton
Oatcakes, Grapes (+£6 supp)
SIDES
Hand Cut Chunky Chips
Creamed Spinach
Mashed Potato
Runner Beans
Himalayan Basmati Rice
SUNDAY ROAST
Peter Hannan’s Roast Sirloin
From the Trolley for Two
Thinly sliced rare roast beef with bone marrow herb crumb, served with Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings.
SERVED IN THE GRILL ROOM
DESSERTS
Tart on the Bar
Please ask a member of the team
Rhubarb & Ginger Trifle
Marigold Custard
Black Forest Gateau
Kirsch Sour Cherries, Bitter Chocolate Mousse
Crème Caramel
Armagnac Soaked D’Agen Prunes
Pistachio Polenta Cake
Mascarpone, Blood Orange
CHEESE
Colston Bassett Stilton
Nottinghamshire – Rich and Creamy – Cow’s Milk – Pasteurised
Banyuls-Soaked Beenleigh Blue
Devon – Salt and Fruity – Sheep’s Milk – Pasteurised
Montgomery Cheddar
Somerset – Rich and Savoury – Cow’s Milk – Unpasteurised
Baron Bigod
Suffolk – Silky and Mushroomy – Cow’s Milk – Unpasteurised
BENTLEY’S SOFT SERVE
Salted Caramel & Popcorn
Gariguette Strawberries & Shortbread
Alphonso Mango & Coconut
CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING
SPARKLING WINE
N.V. Prosecco Extra Dry Biologico, Valdobbiadene Superiore – Italy
2017 Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs Sussex, England
2025 Wild Idol White, Sparkling White Rheinessen, Germany
N.V. Charles-Heidsieck Brut Réserve
N.V. Paul Dethune Ambonnay Grand Cru Brut
N.V. Palmer & Co Rosé Solera
N.V. Charles-Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs
N.V. Krug “Grand Cuvee” 173eme Edition
WINE BY THE GLASS
2022 Hawkes Bay Syrah, Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
2023 Sancerre Pinot Noir, Bourgeois, Loire Valley
2022 Akarua Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand
2021 Lucente, Tenuta Luce IGT, Tuscany, Italy
2019 Henschke Keynenton Euphoniun Barossa, Australia
2018 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon, Pauillac, Bordeaux
2022 Gevrey-Chambertin ‘Les Crais’, J.-M. Guillon, Côte de Nuits
2025 Negroamaro Rosato Cantele, Apulia, Italy
2025 Château S. Marguerite Symphonie, Provence
2022 Muscadet Sur Lie, Chateâu de Chasseloir, Loire, France
2024 Etna Bianco, Pietradolce, Sicily, Italy
2024 Chenin Blanc 'Elodie', Gabriëlskloof South Africa
2024 Le Merle Blanche De Château Clarke Bordeaux
2023 Montagny 1er Cru Les Coères, D. Feuillat-Juillot Burgundy
2023 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milleu, Laroche Chablis, France
2015 Riesling Trocken Deidesheimer Germany (Coravin)
SWEET WINES
2024 Moscato d’ Asti, Massolino Piedmont, Italy
2015 Lions De Suduiraut 1er Cru Classé Sauternes
2022 Monbazillac D. L’Ancinne Cure L’Abbaye France
2023 Demorado Vino Tinto Dulce, Pedro O. Sanchez Spain
2022 Ben Rye, Donnafugata Sicily, Italy
2012 Niederhauser H. Riesling Eiswein Germany (Coravin)
MARTINIS
The Classic
Beefeater Gin or Ketel One, Dry or Dirty, Olive or Twist
The Vesper
Still Gin, Edward’s 1902 Vodka, Lillet Blanc
The Gibson
Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry, House Pearl Onion Brine, Manzanilla Sherry
Citrus Drop
Ketel One Citroen, Cointreau, Lemon Sherbet, Orange Bitters
Sakari Martini
Oyster Gin, Sakari Sake, Bordiga Bianco, Sea Salt
Gold Line Martini
Beluga Gold Line, Lillet White, Grapefruit Bitters
SIGNATURES
Swallow Street
Ciroc Vodka, Beesou Aperitivo, Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice, Sugar Syrup
Spicy Coconut Paloma
Codigo Rosa, Homemade Spiced Coconut Syrup, Lime, London Essence Pink Grapefruit Soda, Tajin Rim
Another Alexander
Another Hendricks, Briottet Cacao Blanco, Coconut Syrup, Double Cream, Orange Bitters
Spicy Smoked Margarita
Altos Plata, Cointreau, Vida Mezcal, Lime Juice, House Spicy Agave Syrup
Cherry Sencha Sour
Singleton 12 Infused Cherry Sencha Tea, Ginger & Lime Syrup, Lemon Juice, Acid Solution, Vegan Foamer
Bentlini
Tanquaray, Italicus, Citro Strawberry, Charles Heidsieck Champagne
Bentley’s London Black Velvet
London Black Reduction, Black Treacle, Charles Heidsieck Champagne
Rhubarb Fizz
Monkey 47, Lillet Rose, Rhubarb Syrup, Lemon Juice, Charles Heidsieck Champagne
Rum Blend Old Fashioned
Bumbu, Hechicera, Pineapple & Ginger Cordial, House Bitters
Negroni Chinato
Barolo Chinato, Cynar, Campari, Plymouth, House Bitters Mix
ZERO ABV
Bentlino
Seedlip Groove, Bergamot Juice, Citro Strawberry, London Essence Soda Water
Triple Mint Mojito
Clean Rum, Mint Syrup, Lime Juice, London Essence Soda
Spring Fizz
Clean Gin, Strawberry Cordial, Lime Juice, London Essence Soda
Bellino
Moscato Grape Base Must, Peach Pulp
SEASONAL HOMEMADE SODA
Rhubarb
Pineapple & Ginger
HOT DRINKS
Irish Coffee
Jameson Black Barrel, Coffee, Double Cream
Bentley’s Coffee
Bailey’s, Coffee, Double Cream
Hot Apple Toddy
Green Spot, Lemon Juice, Spiced Honey Syrup
CARRARO COFFEES
Espresso | Macchiato
Double Espresso | Double Macchiato
Cappuccino
Flat White
Latte
Americano
TEA HOUSE SELECTION
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Chamomile
Fresh Mint
Lemongrass & Ginger
Peppermint
LONDON ESSENCE
Tonic Water
Soda Water
Lemonade
Ginger Ale
Ginger Beer
SOFT DRINKS
JUICES / FIZZ / FRESH JUICES
Apple
Cranberry
Pineapple
Tomato
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
Coke Zero
Orange
Grapefruit
Lemonade
BEER & CIDER
Mr Oyster Boy Lager
London Black
Harbour Artic Sky IPA
Harbour Maveriks Pilsner
Find & Foster Fine Cider
Lucky Saint 0,5%
APERITIFS
Dubonnet
Kamm & Sons
Lillet
Lillet Rose
Pernod
Pimm’s
Aperol
Campari
Absinthe Parisienne
VERMOUTH
50ml
Regal Rogue Bold Red
Antica Formula
Noilly Prat
Del Professore Superiore
Bordiga Bianco
Sacred English Amber
Barolo Chinato
Bordiga Excelsior
GIN
Beefeater Dry
Plymouth
Hayman’s Old Tom
Sapling
Tanqueray
The Botanist
Hendrick’s
Another Hendrick’s
Downpour Coast & Croft
Roku
Ki No Bi
Ki No Bi SEI
Ki No Bi TEA
Gin Mare
An Dúlamán Irish Maritime
Drumshanbo Gunpowder
Monkey 47
Malfy Limone
Malfy Arancia
Malfy Pink Grapefruit
Beefeater Pink Strawberry
Chase Grapefruit & Pomelo
Renais Terroir
Still Gin
Oyster Adriatic Gin
WHISK(E)Y
Jameson
Jameson Black Barrel
Outwalker
Limavady
Green Spot
Redbreast 12
Yellow Spot
Redbreast 15
Red Spot
Middleton Very Rare
Redbreast 21
Chivas Regal 12
Johnnie Walker Black
Chivas Regal 18
Johnnie Walker Blue
Glenmorangie 10
Singleton 12
Glenfiddich 12
Balvenie 12 Doublewood
Oban 14
Macallan 12 Doublecask
Glenlivet 15
Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask
Aberlour A’Bunadh 12
Glenfiddich 18
Glenlivet 18
Macallan 18
Nikka From The Barrel
Hibiki Harmony
Yamazaki 12
Laphroaig 10
Port Charlotte 10
Caol Ila 12
Ardbeg Corryvreckan
Lagavulin 16
Bowmore 18
Highland Park 18
VODKA
Ketel One
Edward’s 1902
Absolut Elyx
Belvedere
Grey Goose
Haku
Beluga Noble
Tito’s
Konik’s Tail
Ammos
Ciroc
Respirited
Reyka
Beluga Gold Line
Ketel One Citroen
Ketel One Orange
TEQUILA
50ml
Olmeca Altos Plata
Código Blanco
Código Rosa
Don Julio Blanco
Casamigos Blanco
Casamigos Reposado
Don Julio Reposado
Don Julio Añejo
Clase Azul Plata
Komos Cristalino Añejo
Don Julio 1942
AGAVE
Vida Mezcal
Del Maguey Chichicapa
Casamigo Mezcal
Pisco 1615
RUM & CACHACA
50ml
Havana 3
Bumbu Original
Pampero Aniversario
Havana 7
La Hechicera Reserva
El Dorado
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva
El Dorado 15
Havana Seleccion De Maestros
Mount Gay XO
Havana 15
Havana Spiced
Yaguara Cachaca
Malibu
Wray & Nephew
LIQUEURS
Amaro Nonino
Amaro Averna
Amaro Montenegro
Bailey’s
Chambord
Cointreau
Disaronno Amaretto
Drambuie
Fernet Branca
Frangelico
Italicus
Kahlua
Licor 43
Mandarine Napoleon
Midori
Ricard
Southern Comfort
Amaro Santoni
St. Germain
Bayou Satsuma
D.O.M Benedictine
Grand Marnier
Green Chartreuse
Limoncello
COGNAC
50ml