I recently visited the Lanesborough hotel in London, I visited the Library cocktail bar and the Michelin starred Celeste restaurant for dinner. As always lets get into the details:
![Lanesborough London - The library bar](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030861-1024x682.jpg)
The Library bar menu bound in leather, a good start.
![Lanesborough London - The library bar](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030864-1024x682.jpg)
A very formal bar but with very relaxed and welcoming staff. Lots of wood gives a classic feel in the bar.
![Lanesborough London - The library bar](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030860-682x1024.jpg)
Our drinks came with an array of snacks including, nuts and olives, presented in silver.
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An excellent Bloody Mary with a selection of vegetables and tabasco sauce on the side in a cute cone. It tasted very good and the extra tabasco gave it a boost.
![Lanesborough London - The library bar](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030868-682x1024.jpg)
I opted for a cocktail flight consisting of three mini cocktails, I started with this fruity champagne cocktail.
![Lanesborough London - The library bar](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030874-1024x682.jpg)
My second drink was a gin base champagne cocktail with a floral touch, another very nice drink.
![Lanesborough London - The library bar](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030875-1024x682.jpg)
My final drink was a rum based old fashioned, this was my favourite of the three drinks, I will have to go back and have a full sized version. This one was extremely cute in its crystal glass so I’m glad I went for the cocktail flight.
![Lanesborough London - Celeste restaurant](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030882-1024x682.jpg)
We move to our table in the Celeste restaurant, we are presented with an array of canapés, a great start to the meal.
![Lanesborough London - Celeste restaurant](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030885-1024x682.jpg)
The Michelin starred Celeste restaurant is in a very formal dining room, I assume this space is also used to serve afternoon tea.
![Lanesborough London - Celeste restaurant](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030883-1024x682.jpg)
Some bread also arrived with our canapés. These rolls were warm and very nice.
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Our bread was excellent and this was accompanied by a glass of crisp champagne.
![Lanesborough London - Celeste restaurant](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030889-1024x682.jpg)
One of the starters had by our table was this wonderful pea garden soup, plated so well.
![Lanesborough London - Celeste restaurant](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030890-1024x682.jpg)
I had this burford brown egg to start which looked great and tasted even better.
![Lanesborough London - Celeste restaurant](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030891-1024x682.jpg)
I had the cod for my main course, it looked simple and had potatoes hidden below, very soft and enjoyable.
![Lanesborough London - Celeste restaurant](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030892-1024x682.jpg)
The Celeriac tagliatelle looked fantastic it had to be included in the review.
![Lanesborough London - Celeste restaurant](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030894-1024x682.jpg)
The rhubarb fool dessert looked great and was eaten by my guests.
![Lanesborough London - Celeste restaurant](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030895-1024x682.jpg)
However my Paris-Brest hazelnut praline and caramel dessert just looks amazing, the different textures were wonderful, I loved the rock style pieces on the top.
![Lanesborough London - Celeste restaurant](http://www.retrogymgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/L1030901-1024x682.jpg)
To finish off a chocolate egg with a selection of petite-fours inside. A great way to end the evening.
To conclude I highly recommend a visit to the Lanesborough hotel, I really enjoyed the library bar, the drinks were excellent and the staff extremely helpful. Then to Celeste, a well deserved Michelin starred restaurant, the service, food and wine were all very good.