EAT & DRINK

Originally published on Thursday, 19 June 2008

The Lawn

On-fire Oliver Peyton has just opened this, his second new restaurant in the last month, and it promises to be one of the most sophisticated al fresco hot spots of the summer.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Lawn is nestled within the leafy grandeur of the Fulham Palace estate so whether you choose to eat in the elegant former bishop's drawing room or in the green and pleasant gardens outside is up to you.

Either way there are English delights like boiled egg and soldiers, salad of fresh peas, pea shoots and ham hock or garlic and thyme marinated spatchcock spring chicken with watercress and Jersey Royals to be had. There is also an elaborate state-of-the-art barbecue and ice cream bar due to be installed once the summer really begins to kick off - we can only hope.

Until then, make the most of every random ray, don a boater, take Pimms on the, er, lawn and wait for Mr Peyton to open his next premises.

Hours: Mon-Sun 9am-11pm
Place: Fulham Palace, Bishops Avenue, SW6 6EA
Cost: £30
Web: thelawnrestaurant.co.uk
Book: 020 7610 7160

by SL

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