One of our group of friends decided he wanted to g...

One of our group of friends decided he wanted to go here for his birthday, so four of us booked and pre-paid... 4 months ahead. Tonight was the night, starting at 20:15 and scheduled to end at 23:30. In reality it ended at 00:15, so was 4 solid hours of guided Michelin-starred dining experience by Heston and his army.

I'd decided not to read more than just the basics, as I didn't want to spoil the surprise of the story, etc, which turned out to be a good decision. Having it all unfold before me was a delight.

It's difficult to review without revealing too much, as it's a mix of culinary wizardry, science, and theatre. Suffice to say each course/step, and each aspect of them, was unexpected, amazing, and progressed the story nicely. The attention to detail in what was put in front of us was spectacular.

Oh, the wine tome should be perused when offered. While there are relatively cost effective and wine pairing options available, there are also OTT options if that's your thing. (For example, there are multiple 5-figure sum bottles on offer).

Lastly, the front of house staff. Beginning with the doorman who walked out to greet us when dropped off by our taxi, over the course of the evening we interacted with 8 or more different people. Every one of them was friendly and professional while keeping the tone light and welcoming.

It's like no meal or dining experience I've ever had. Highly recommended.