The new Radio rooftop bar is now open at five-star luxury lifestyle hotel ME Londo for crafted Asian-inspired drinks and sharing plates, live music and spectacular views of London’s skyline.
Taking centre stage at the reimagined 10th floor venue is a back-lit onyx cocktail bar. Radio features more than 200 covers, including a theatre cocktail bar and an extensive rooftop terrace offering some of the best views in London.
The venue is split into zones each named after the London landmarks that they look overlook including City, River, Covent Garden and Sunset.
Interior details include bespoke coral reef wallpaper from Adam Ellis Studio, plush furnishings in natural desert tones, warm oak wood fixtures, marble surfaces, brushed brass finishes and dried palms.
Cocktails are at the heart of the new Radio experience, crafted by Senior General Manager Daniel Susko (previously of Annabel’s, SushiSamba, Soho House), and his team of mixologists. The team use sous vide technology to infuse enhanced flavours into the Asian inspired cocktails.
Signature cocktails include:
Bee’s Knees – a sweet-sour blend of Ukiyo yuzu gin, La Yuzu liqueur, honey, pineapple, miso, pressed lemon and yuzu bitters
Ume Boulevardier – a take on the classic Boulevardier, mixing Maker’s Mark 46 Bourbon, Akashi-Tai Umeshu, Campari, Carpano Classico and plum bitters
Tokyo Rose – a fragrant sip featuring Ukiyo Blossom gin, Lanique Spirit of Rose, lychee, raspberry, watermelon and pressed lime
Guests can also explore a selection of Gin Sonics and authentic highballs in collaboration with The House of Suntory. Gin Sonics are a throwback to a time in Japan when resourceful bartenders used the ‘sonic’ technique to cut tonic with soda. Radio’s Gin Sonics use premium Japanese gins while the highballs focus on the best Japanese whiskies.
An Asian-inspired menu designed for sharing comes fromExecutive Chef Federico Crisafulli. Formerly Executive Chef of the Italian Embassy in Tokyo and prior to this, Head Chef at Intercontinental Yokohama in Japan, and Michelin-starred Grand Hotel in Rome, Crisafulli brings with him a wealth of experience in Asian and international cuisine.
Radio offers an extensive wine list with top international producers represented alongside emerging and interesting wines from Japan. The Champagne and Provence menu has been curated in collaboration with Moët Hennessy.
An all-day menu offers snacks, sushi, seared and raw dishes, tempura style plates and a selection of Asian-inspired small plates featuring premium ingredients.
Dishes include:
Maldon oysters with pickled onions, lime & red yuzu hot sauce
Roast king scallops with XO sauce
Japanese wagyu A5 beef tataki with shitake & truffle ponzu Black cod in citrus miso
Roast pork belly with gochujang ketchup
Asparagus tempura with yuzu shichimi hollandaise
Pavlova with white miso
The Chef’s Tasting Menu, available to book in advance, offers Chef Federico’s signature dishes. Guests can also opt for a wine pairing from Sommelier Giuseppe Bergonzi. A set lunch, pre-theatre and pre-booked Brunch menu are also available offering guests a curated taste of Radio.
There will be a line-up of international DJs and music artists playing every evening and into the night.
The new Radio is now open serving brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails until late, seven days a week. Bookings can be made here
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Radio, ME London 336-337 Strand London WC2R 1HA