The Astor Grill, a relaxed and convivial new restaurant, will open at Cliveden House, near Taplow, Berkshire, on 8 April 2016. Adjacent to the main House, The Astor Grill is located in the Duke of Westminster's former stable block, which subsequently housed Lord Astor's most prized fillies. The space will accommodate 38 with additional seasonal terrace seating for up to 40.

Adopting a characterful equestrian theme in its décor, The Astor Grill will offer an informal approach to dining at Cliveden. The all-day menu will be overseen by Executive Chef André Garrett, and will focus on a mixture of classic American and British dishes, many reminiscent of Cliveden's diverse owners and residents. The name – The Astor Grill - recalls the Astor family, who owned the house from the early 1900s. William Waldorf Astor, America's richest citizen of his time, then gave the house to his son and daughter-in-law, Nancy Astor, in 1906, and Cliveden became a vibrant social hub for guests as diverse as Charlie Chaplin, George Bernard Shaw and Winston Churchill.

Typical dishes on the lunch and dinner menu will include Crispy Cornish squid with devilled tomato mayo; English pea soup with mint and crème fraîche; Grilled chicken Cobb salad; Herb-rubbed spatchcock poussin; Cornish lobster and chips; The Astor burger; Wild boar sausage and mash; the Astor fish pie; Raspberry jam soufflé; and Peanut butter and milk chocolate mousse. The brunch menu, available daily until Noon, will showcase morning favourites, such as Buttermilk waffles with caramelised banana, pecan and grilled bacon; Omelette Arnold Bennett; and Chorizo eggs en cocotte.

Cliveden's Head Sommelier David Kubler has devised a list of rediscovered Old World wines for the list at The Astor Grill, including 20 available by the glass or carafe. There will also be a selection of English craft beers and artisan ciders, and a range of contemporary and classic cocktails – including some new signature options, such as The Bloody Nancy (a concoction of Chase English smoked vodka and tomato juice), and the Astor Fizz (Chapel Down Brut with Belvoir elderflower).

The Astor Grill today will be a cosmopolitan venue, echoing the fascinating history of the House. Its romantic setting also will showcase all the style and legendary hospitality that Cliveden is famous for, and will be the perfect place to escape to enjoy a late brunch, early lunch, or a relaxed supper.

The Astor Grill will be open daily from 9am until 10pm, featuring brunch, lunch and dinner menus. The full address is Cliveden House, Taplow, Berkshire SL6 0JF. Reservations can be made on 01628-607107, or by email on theastorgrill@clivedenhouse.co.uk, or online at www.clivedenhouse.co.uk. The Instagram handle is @TheAstorGrill.

Note: André Garrett at Cliveden restaurant opened in November 2013, and its modern European menu has garnered numerous accolades and awards, including 'Best Newcomer' in the Good Food Guide 2015, and it is rated in The Sunday Times' Top 100 UK Restaurants 2015 in conjunction with Harden's.

CLIVEDEN'S RECENT AWARDS INCLUDE:

• Condé Nast Johansens 2016 - Awards of Excellence Winner – Back on the Scene

• AA Hotel of the Year 2015 – the ultimate accolade for hotels

• Condé Nast Traveller awarded Cliveden 6th position in their poll of 'UK's Top 10 Holiday Hotels' 2015

• Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants – Nov 2015 - André Garrett Restaurant

• Condé Nast Traveler - Top 25 Hotels in Europe: Readers' Choice Awards 2015

• 18th position in the Good Food Guide 2015

• Square Meal awarded the André Garrett Restaurant 8th position in their top 50 restaurants in the UK for 2015

• 18th position and Restaurant Newcomer of the Year in the Waitrose Good Food Guide awarded to André Garrett at Cliveden
• AA 3 Rosettes awarded, September 2014
• Top 100 hotels in the World' in the Fodor's Travel Awards 2014
• Travel+Leisure Top Ten UK hotels in 500 of the world's best hotels 2014

EDITOR'S NOTE

Cliveden House is a five-star luxury hotel; the building is owned by the National Trust and operated under a long lease arrangement by the owners of Chewton Glen. Less than 45 minutes west of London and 20 minutes from London Heathrow Airport, the hotel has 44 rooms, including 9 spacious suites, a summerhouse by the Thames, together with boathouse and boats, heated pool, spa and a range of sporting and leisure facilities. The André Garrett Restaurant is complemented by private dining, banqueting and meeting facilities. Cliveden is unique, the setting, architecture and interiors all speak eloquently of extraordinary extravagance and remarkable refinement. There is a palpable sense of history for this is a house that for over 300 years has been dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure, power and politics.