Des McDonald to open On the Roof with Vintage Salt at Selfridges for a five month summer residency from 1st May
Renowned restaurateur Des McDonald is to launch his third pop-up restaurant at Selfridges; On the Roof with Vintage Salt. Open for five sunny (hopefully) months, Vintage Salt will kick off the start of Selfridges’ ‘Great British Outdoors’ campaign. This new British summer restaurant, bar and terrace has been inspired by a Cornish fishing village, where diners can enjoy a unique British seaside dining experience, high above the streets of London looking down on to the bustling Oxford Street – sipping on something cold.
The Drift Bar, located on the terrace will have a separate entrance, that can be accessed via the Boardwalk which will be lined with nautical ropes – guiding the way to the outdoor terrace scene. A wooden beach hut will serve an extensive list of chilled reds, rose, white wine and champagne and the dedicated G&Tea bar will offer Gin cocktails. If it gets to hot then guests can escape the sun in one of the two beach huts or enjoy a tipple from the special sundowners menu on the terrace deck chairs while watching the sun go down. It all rather sounds like pure bliss if you ask me. I’m already planning my weekly tanning regime up here.
Des McDonald comments:
“I am delighted to be opening Vintage Salt on the roof of Selfridges. We have a top team to deliver a fresh summer menu featuring a great selection of fish dishes, paired with a lighter range of salads and grains. Vintage Salt will be a secret foodie retreat offering an escape to the hustle and bustle of London.”
Starters from the Beech Oven menu include; Selection of oysters, Earl Grey smoked salmon, London particular fritters with Colman’s dressing and Spiced tuna tartare served with avocado and pickled cucumber. Diners can then choose from an array of fish dishes including; Lobster buttie with truffled fries, Camden Hells fish and chips and Halibut fish finger sandwich.
For those seeking a lighter offering, salads will be on the menu, with the likes of; Salt baked beets with whipped goats cheese and sweet hazelnuts and Chopped salad with house smoked chicken and Shropshire blue cheese. To finish, the pudding menu features twists on classic dishes; Chocolate burger, Caramel brownie sundae dip and Vintage Salt cigar.
Nathan Herrmann, Selfridges Food and Restaurants Director adds:
“The ‘On the Roof’ concept has been a huge success for Selfridges, and we look forward to inviting customers to a truly unique and exciting space as part of our Great British Outdoors campaign for the summer months.”
Vintage Salt will be open for late breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner seven days a week. The all-day Beech Oven menu will offer seasonal produce and incorporate ingredients and flavours that will bring the British seaside to London. A daily weather report and shipping forecast for seven days will also be included on the menu.
