Formerly The Ganymede, the pub is expected to reopen in the middle of next month with a menu of British bistro classics.
Dishes will include whipped cod’s roe; duck, pork and guinea fowl terrine; roast young chicken lacquered with lemon and honey; Cornish sea bream with warm tomato and basil vinaigrette antiboise; and cherries with Jersey milk ice cream.
The menu will be a collaboration between Demetre and the site’s existing head chef, David Halewood.
Located on the corner of Ebury Street and Elizabeth Street, the refurbished pub will have 52 covers across three interlinked spaces plus a 12-cover terrace.
Demetre is regarded as one of London’s most influential chefs, having pioneered a more affordable style of high-end dining with restaurants including Arbutus in Soho and the original Wild Honey in Mayfair, which launched in 2006 and 2007 respectively.
His current portfolio includes the Michelin-starred Wild Honey St James and the more casual Vermuteria in King’s Cross.
The Lunar Pub Company also operates The Hunter’s Moon in South Kensington and The Apollo Arms in Clapham.
“After three wonderful years of Ganymede we wanted to reimagine our Belgravia site to reflect the fast-changing hospitality environment,” says The Lunar Pub Company founder Hubert Beatson-Hird.
“When the opportunity to work with Anthony arose, the decision to collaborate was a no-brainer. Together we’re creating a modern take on British hospitality and gastronomy.”