Trivet in Bermondsey: Fine-dining made easy on the terrace

Fine dining tends to come with baggage: too many courses, too much formality, too much time. Yet a great meal should also be easy, a chance to unwind over excellent food and wine.

Trivet, the two Michelin-starred restaurant from chef Jonny Lake and master sommelier Isa Bal, is striving to set a new standard for hospitality. Its seasonal à la carte, as well as the more casual lunch offer, can also be enjoyed on the terrace or at the bar – a relaxed setting that suits the season.

This summer, guests can explore a menu that champions seasonal ingredients without the constraints of a set tasting format. Dishes showcase this ethos, beginning with snacks and starters such as Hot Tongue Bun and Cornish Wild Sea Bass Crudo, moving through mains like Cornish Plaice with Crab Meat, Tomato, Courgette and Sea Aster and Roast Lamb Rump with Broad Beans, New Potatoes and Wild Garlic, before finishing with dessert: Orange Cake, an homage to chef Jean-François Piège, served with citrus compote and saffron gelato. Each can be paired with selections from Trivet’s remarkable 450-strong wine list, curated with the same spirit of curiosity and precision that defines the food.

Since opening in 2019, the restaurant has quickly made its mark. It earned its first star from the red guide in 2022 and a second in 2024 – a testament to the craft and vision of Lake and Bal. Trivet’s name – borrowed from the iron tripod used in cooking traditions around the world – reflects their philosophy of balance between kitchen, cellar and bar. With a 45-cover dining room, 25-seat terrace, a 20-seat standalone bar and The Mustard Room for private dining, it has become a fixture for both locals and destination diners.

And in a nod to hospitality at its most generous, Trivet now opens on Monday evenings with a special menu designed for convivial simplicity. Bottles from the cellar are offered at near-retail prices, alongside a more relaxed food selection – the perfect way to start the week over great wine and conversation, without formality. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar and terrace, bringing a level of dining often reserved for the few within easier reach.

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Photos: Filippo L’Astorina, Olivia Barker and Trivet

To book a table at Trivet, 36 Snowsfields London SE1 3SU, call 020 3141 8670 or visit their website here.