A taste of The Square in Barnes

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Sonny’s Kitchen

What? Since Phil Howard of the two Michelin-starred The Square took over Sonny’s Kitchen, the team has been slowly breathing life back into this Barnes favourite. Gone are the plates of boring vegetables. Instead, you will find foie gras and chicken liver parfait, wild mushroom croustillant and roasted stone bass. But, there’s nothing stuffy about the place and it’s still a local mainstay.

When? Open now

Where? 94 Church Rd, Barnes, London SW13 0DQ

How? For reservations call 0208 7480 393

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