Fitzrovia to welcome 74 Charlotte Street by Ben Murphy

This autumn, WSH Restaurants will unveil its first London outpost with the launch of 74 Charlotte Street by Ben Murphy.

Located in the heart of Fitzrovia, the restaurant will showcase the talent of the acclaimed London-born chef through a vibrant new concept that blends classical technique with modern creativity.

A chef returning home

Ben grew up in London and trained in some of the UK’s most respected kitchens, including The Berkeley and Launceston Place. Mentored by leading figures in hospitality, Ben has become known for combining technical precision with a lightness of touch and a sense of joy in his cooking.

74 Charlotte Street will be his most personal project to date, a restaurant designed to express his culinary journey while offering guests a relaxed yet refined dining experience.

The restaurant has been redesigned by Chris Bagot Architects with guest comfort at its centre. An open floorplan has transformed the building into a lighter, more spacious venue, creating a setting that is as inspiring as it is welcoming.

Interiors combine contemporary lines with playful bursts of colour and floral

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arrangements that draw from local, British and Mediterranean influences. Seating for 75 ensures the restaurant remains intimate while still accommodating a wide range of diners.

Menus with finesse and fun

Ben’s menus will balance refinement with accessibility. Dishes will include classics reinterpreted with flair, such as Beef Wellington served with braised beefy chips, anchovy and timur pepper, alongside a Fig Leaf Soufflé with olive oil ice cream.

Guests can also expect playful touches, including a roaming ice cream trolley and a scallop-shaped bar ideal for cocktails before and after dinner. A 300-bottle wine list will accompany the menu, bringing together celebrated producers and new discoveries from across the world.

Hospitality at its core

The project is led by Alessandro Fasoli MCA, managing director of WSH Restaurants, whose portfolio includes The Woodspeen, The Clockspire, The Boxford and The Braywood. Working alongside Ben will be senior general manager Rosario Cappiello, who will help bring to life a vision of modern hospitality that is stylish, inclusive and memorable.

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