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MICHAEL CAINES at The Stafford

Modern European cooking at MICHAEL CAINES at The Stafford, 16-18 St James's Place, London. Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (2025).

The story

MICHAEL CAINES at The Stafford, London: Modern European Dining in St James's

MICHAEL CAINES at The Stafford serves modern European cooking at 16-18 St James's Place, London SW1A 1NJ, and earned Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence in 2025. The restaurant is Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines's first London residency.

Cooking style

Caines brings his signature modern European style to the capital for the first time. The menus follow the seasons and British produce, mixing new creations with dishes from his Lympstone Manor kitchen and classics from The Stafford's heritage. The AA awarded the restaurant 3 Rosettes for culinary excellence in 2026.

Menus and private dining

The five-course Discovery Menu costs £95 and is built on seasonal British ingredients. Afternoon tea is made by pastry chefs who were runners-up on Bake Off: The Professionals. Private dining rooms are available for groups of 4 to 26 guests.

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Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
AA Rosettes
3 Rosettes
3 Rosettes
2025
Wine Spectator
Best of Award of Excellence
Best of Award of Excellence

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

AA Rosettes 2026 — 3 Rosettes
Wine Spectator 2025 — Best of Award of Excellence
Cuisines British, European
Services Air Conditioning, Breakfast, Catering, Dinner, Events, Fine Dining, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Private Parties, Private Room, Table Service

History

On the record

Location

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16–18 St James's Place, LONDON, SW1A 1NJ
London, United Kingdom
+020 7518 1234
dining@thestaffordlondon.com
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