A busy, modern restaurant filled with people dining at white-clothed tables, engaged in conversation. Soft natural light streams through large windows, creating a bright, lively atmosphere.

About Angler

At the top of South Place Hotel, Angler defines City dining with seasonality at its heart.

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Where the City Meets the Skyline

Offering the finest British seafood and seasonal ingredients; A Michelin star restaurant led by Head Chef Craig Johnston, winner of the Roux Scholarship in 2025 and Masterchef: The Professionals.
A most highly accoladed, exquisite rooftop restaurant, bar and terrace offering private dining. A hidden gem in the heart of the city. The pinnacle cuisine within South Place Hotel and The Evolv Collection

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The Chef

Craig Johnston, Head Chef

Craig Johnston leads the Angler kitchen with creativity, precision and a passion for seasonality. Winner of MasterChef: The Professionals in 2017 and the Roux Scholarship in 2025, his journey has taken him from Pollen Street Social to Marcus Belgravia, where he rose to Head Chef. Today, Craig brings that experience to Angler, showcasing the best of British produce with modern flair.

Everything we serve at Angler starts here

From the Cornish coast to the kitchen, meeting the people behind our food.

This film follows our team to the Cornish coast, meeting the fishermen and producers behind the seafood and ingredients we cook with every day at Angler.

It’s about respect for the sea, the seasons, and the people who shape our food long before it reaches the kitchen. Those relationships, and that understanding, inform every dish we serve.

A modern dining room with a long black table set for eight, purple upholstered chairs, glass vases of flowers, and a wall photo of chefs cooking. Large slanted windows let in natural light.

The Chef's Table

A semi-private dining space overlooking both the City skyline and Angler’s open kitchen. Perfect for intimate dinners or small celebrations, it brings guests closer to the energy of the kitchen.

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A waiter in a blue apron carries drinks past diners seated at tables on a bright, modern rooftop restaurant with large windows and potted plants.

The Rooftop Terrace

A west-facing terrace with its own bar, ideal for lunch, dinner or drinks as the sun sets over London. With a retractable roof and heaters, it’s a year-round City escape.

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South Place Hotel’s Rooftop Restaurant

Angler is the rooftop restaurant of South Place Hotel, a five star destination in the City. The hotel combines contemporary design, vibrant bars and versatile event spaces with Angler as its signature dining experience offering seasonal menus and sweeping views across London