Pop over to the side of the hotel to find The Connaught Patisserie on Mount Street. In the Instagram-worthy blush-hued bakery, pick up decadent handmade delicacies ranging from pain au chocolat to full-sized cakes.
Hélène Darroze combines seasonal dishes, top-quality ingredients sourced largely from France and the British Isles, with a sprinkle of fun. Its namesake is the inspiration for the character Colette in the 2007 Pixar movie Ratatouille.
Vongerichten gives his updated take on a classic grill at The Connaught Grill, which bears wall panels, tables and chairs crafted by Nakashima woodworkers. Everything from Dover sole to British comes out of the wood-burning oven.
The Coburg has the largest selection of champagne vintages in the world and an abundance of history to match. James Bond fans can follow in the footsteps of its creator, Ian Fleming, who was a former waiter here. He served the navy intelligence regulars and French general Charles de Gaulle, who did business with Winston Churchill within these walls. Another option for bubbly is the Champagne Room. Its glass oval ceiling looks up to a life-size bronze diver by sculptor Sophie Dickens, granddaughter of Charles, and the magical photographs of floral bouquets submerged in water, taken by Gilles Bensimon, work together to create the feeling of being immersed in a pool.