Beast is a fascinating concept restaurant located in Fitzrovia, handily just moments away from Oxford Circus tube station. Its name evokes a story in which the diner is encouraged to imagine themselves as a mighty, mythical beast which has wandered the earth since forever, dining on its natural resources. Imagining that journey - from the Scottish highlands, out to Norwegian shores, the restaurant's menu stays true to top-quality produce sourced from around the world, with a focus on fish and meat.
If the diners are beasts, you could almost describe the restaurant itself as a man cave - but, a very sophisticated one - hued in dark, earthy colours, furnished with huge, black leather sofas and lit by clusters of candlelight. A bit like, well, an actual cave. This all contributes to the ancient feel of Beast, creating a unique atmosphere that lends itself wonderfully to private events.
As mentioned, the menu showcases the best produce from farmers all over the world, both with an a la carte selection and a tasting menu. To get a feel for what to expect, the tasting menu starts with hand dived Orkney Island scallop, followed by Norwegian king crab, as well as Lake District steak on the bone. For afters, there's Somerset brie with apple, pear and raisin chutney, as well as berry semifreddo with mint caviar. The restaurant encourages those with a special occasion in mind, to get in touch and the team will discuss your wants and needs directly.
Whether that be taking over the entire restaurant or booking out your own corner, they'll do everything they can to accommodate. Depending on the size of your group, there are also options around group menus, which offer a larger selection of dishes and can be shared with the table to ensure everyone gets a taste.