Chef’s Choice Tasting Menu at the Counter at Story Cellar

Step into Story Cellar London, a counter-dining bistro in the heart of Covent Garden, where Parisian chic meets a lively London edge. Overlooking the technicolour buzz of Neal’s Yard, Story Cellar reimagines classic dishes with confidence and generosity, pairing them with rare and exceptional wines drawn from its striking on-site cellars.  It’s a place designed for conversation, connection, and the simple pleasure of great food shared at close quarters.

You are seated at the counter overlooking the open kitchen, the best seat in the house for an immersive view of the grill-centric cooking. Here, the chefs prepare, plate, and serve each dish in full view, creating a front-row experience where timing, technique, and heat are all part of the theatre. 

The menu is chef’s choice, evolving with the kitchen’s instincts, and may include Story Cellar signatures such as rotisserie chicken cooked over open fire, reworked French classics, and indulgent small plates that balance bold flavour with technical precision.

Accompanying each course is a thoughtfully paired wine, selected by the sommelier from Story Cellar’s extensive collection of exceptional bottles. The pairings are designed to elevate both dish and glass, whether through expressive Old World favourites or unexpected discoveries, creating a seamless dialogue between the kitchen and the cellar.

Throughout the evening, the rhythm is relaxed and convivial. Chefs engage from across the counter, dishes flow naturally from the grill, and the sommelier adds just enough storytelling to bring each wine to life. The atmosphere is intimate yet energetic, stylish without ceremony, a dining experience that feels unmistakably London.

At Story Cellar, this is counter dining as it should be: front-row, flavour-driven, and built around great food, great wine, and the stories that unfold when people gather around them.