Update May 2015: Simon Rogan of Great British Menu fame and whose restaurants L’Enclume , Pig & Whistle (in Cumbria) and Mr. Cooper’s House (Manchester), we’ve previously reviewed, took the helm at Claridge’s in place of Gordon Ramsay’s departure 18 months ago. We received this review of Fera from BBS friend Paul, Lieutenant no. 1. The meal was excellent and the service incredibly friendly and efficient…..
‘Excellent food in a superbly stylish Art Deco setting. The rabbit with snails for main and the chocolate dessert were incredible. Amazing access too!’.
Fera at Claridge’s – Beautiful Art Deco With a Touch of Earthiness
One of the Many Snacks Served Between Courses – Rabbit Enclosed in Savoury Crust With Lovage Sauce
With regard to access there is a small step to enter Claridge’s but there is of course a doorman to help you. There is a ramp (covered in plush carpet), with hand rails next to the entrance stairs of which there about 5/6. Fera is a short distance to the left of the ramp and the doorway fits a regular wheelchair but there is another rarely used entrance available for very wide access. The restaurant is slightly darker than daylight but there is ample room to move around and the tables are a good fit for a standard wheelchair. The disabled toilet is a short distance from the entrance to the restaurant, immediately right of the ramp. As you can see from the photo it only has 2 bars, is spacious but the basin is not at wheelchair height.
Nevertheless this superb restaurant gets a maximum 3 BBS Ticks as it’s the epitome of style with great food and service, without being ‘stuffy’. Expensive at £80/head without wine but with all the extra snacks between courses it’s well worth it – a real treat for the eyes and mouth!
Disabled Toilet at Claridge’s – Only 2 Bars & How Do You Reach The Cord ?
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Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s has been audited and it is totally accessible, there is space between tables and a disabled toilet. The disabled toilet isn’t in the actual restaurant it’s in the lobby of the hotel but its not far at all. The only problem might be walking with sticks on the plush carpet.
