When you think of a grill restaurant in a five star London hotel, you probably imagine a traditional, wood panelled dining room adorned with tartan cushions, tasselled lampshades and gilt-framed English oil paintings, patronised by portly pinstripe suited gentleman conversing with indisputable authority just as they might at their club. But you'll be pleasantly surprised to find that The Connaught Grill, reopened in 2020 after being reimagined by renowned interior designer John Heah has turned all that on its head. Situated so discreetly on the ground floor of the hotel that you only know it's there if you're a regular, The Connaught Grill's intimate dining room with just 46 covers is nonetheless extremely inviting; warm lighting, exceptional woodwork by Pennsylvanian company George Nakashima Woodworkers and an open kitchen with rotisserie and grill that is the beating heart of the restaurant and not only a welcome touch of theatricality but a window into the techni