MICHELIN-RECOMMENDED MAGISTRACY DINING ROOM WELCOMES THE NEW SEASON WITH A SEASONAL BRITISH MENU, NEW AFTERNOON TEA + THE RETURN OF THE ROYAL SUNDAY ROAST FROM CHEF ALYN WILLIAMS

New dishes join the return of the Royal Sunday Roast in collaboration with fellow MICHELIN-recommended Prince and the Peacock. 

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[HONG KONG, 4^TH SEPTEMBER 2025] In the historic heart of Tai Kwun, where echoes of old-world London resonate within stone walls and gilded arches, MICHELIN-recommended Magistracy Dining Room ushers in a new season of thoughtful, ingredient-led British cooking. Celebrating the flavours of late summer, Executive Chef Alyn Williams unveils a menu that is both a tribute to his British roots and a love letter to the abundance of the season.

A NEW SEASON, A NEW CHAPTER: NEW DISHES BY CHEF ALYN

Placing a flavourful spotlight on the essence of a British summer / autumn, Chef Alyn’s new dishes are light, vibrant and deeply grounded in the rhythm of the season. The Lobster & Avocado Tart (HK$248) sets the stage, featuring freshly poached lobster paired with creamy avocado and cucumber, lifted with the zing of yuzu. The Leek & Potato Vichyssoise (HK$158), traditionally served cold, is reimagined warm for local tastes, delivering a velvety bowl of comfort with Parmesan croutons and crème fraiche.

Seafood lovers will gravitate toward the Steamed Seabass with Oscietra Caviar (HK$368), elevated with torched mandarin and a bright butter sauce, while the Grilled Dover Sole Almondine (HK$1,288, for two) adds theatre to the table, finished with a brown butter almondine poured tableside and Quality Chop House confit potatoes. For heartier appetites, the Rump of Lamb (HK$728) offers a modern, slow-cooked take on a pub classic, paired with an individual Shepherd’s Pie. The vegetarian Baked Potato Gnocchi (HK$348) showcases heritage tomatoes and summer herbs, while the Grilled Asparagus with Kohlrabi and Wild Garlic Cream (HK$388) bring the English countryside to the plate.

Desserts are nostalgic but refined: a Treacle Tart (HK$208) with whipped crème fraîche, a classic Arctic Roll (HK$208) that was very popular in the ‘70s and ‘80s in the UK, layered with vanilla gelato and raspberry jam, and the Vanilla Crème Brûlée (HK$168) with apple crisps and jus that delivers a modern, freestanding take on a timeless favourite — one Chef Alyn perfected during his years in London.

A REGAL FEAST RETURNS: THE ROYAL SUNDAY ROAST, NEXT ON 7 SEPTEMBER

The Royal Sunday Roast returns in collaboration with Prince and the Peacock, bringing together Chef Alyn and Chef Palash Mitra for a culinary meeting of two empires. Taking place once per quarter, the next seatings are confirmed for:

• Sunday 7 September 2025
• Sunday 7 December 2025

Think: Tandoori Skewers, Chicken Liver & Foie Gras Parfait with Tamarind Jelly and the much-loved Chicken Tikka Pie wrapped in golden pastry. Guests can still expect the full, slow-cooked rib of beef with Yorkshire pudding, of course, but now with sides like Dum Biryani and desserts such as Sticky Toffee Pudding with Masala Chai Gelato.

Priced at HK$688 + 10% service per person, the experience can be elevated with a two-hour free-flow beverage package (+HK$388) featuring Champagne, gin and tonics — the perfect Sunday afternoon.

Seats are limited and bookings are highly recommended. Reserve your table now at HERE.

ELEVATED BRITISH AFTERNOON TEA EVERY SATURDAY

Every Saturday afternoon now boasts an elevated experience with our new afternoon tea. Chef Alyn has curated a delightful 10-dish tea set brimming with classic British delicacies. Picture Egg and Cress on Toasted Brioche Buns, Scottish Smoked Salmon on Toast with Fresh Fennel Dressing and The Magistracy Mini Sausage Rolls nestled in the Sandwiches tray and Osmanthus Custard Tart, Vanilla and Hibiscus Fairy Cake, Dorset Apple Crumble Cake, and Knickerbocker Glory served tableside in the Sweets selection, complemented with traditional English scones.

Enhancing this enchanting afternoon is a tea selection curated by Tea Concepts and tea master Alky Ma. Guests will be welcomed with a Carbonated Honey Scented Black Tea, setting the tone for the drinks to come. Choose from a selection of cocktails or mocktails, featuring exclusive creations like the Matcha Gin Tonic, Orchid Shaken Iced Tea or Oolong Chardonnay. As the afternoon unfolds, unwind with a choice of six hot teas, including the soothing Citrus Chamomile, the indulgent Chocolate Mint Black Tea and the exquisite Darjeeling Flush Black Tea.

Join Magistracy Dining Room for this Afternoon Tea experience every Saturday from 2:30 pm onwards, where each moment is steeped in heritage and elegance. HK$788 + 10% for two guests, reserve at here.

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ABOUT MAGISTRACY DINING ROOM

Magistracy Dining Room, inspired by timeless London restaurants that brings all the charm and quintessential savoir-faire of these iconic institutions to the heart of Hong Kong, is open for lunch from Thursday through Sunday, with Sunday Roast only being served on one Sunday every month until September. Botanical Garden, a lush space outside the main dining room that is reminiscent of British heritage gardens, is also open from 12pm onwards on Thursday through Sunday, where guests will find respite in the form of the city’s finest gin and tonics.

ABOUT CHEF ALYN WILLIAMS

Executive Chef Alyn Williams brings a wealth of experience garnered from tenures under British culinary icons Marcus Wareing and Gordon Ramsay. Hailing from East London, his culinary ethos centers on fresh, home-grown ingredients and simple yet exceptional dishes. His culinary journey began at a young age, with early apprenticeships under renowned chefs paving the way for the establishment of his successful restaurant at The Westbury Hotel in Mayfair, which was notably awarded one MICHELIN star. At Magistracy Dining Room, Chef Alyn showcases a menu spotlighting seasonal British ingredients. He envisions the restaurant as a blend of fine dining sophistication and casual charm, striving to create a space that combines culinary creativity with a touch of informality, reflecting the dynamic essence of London’s dining scene.

MAGISTRACY DINING ROOM

Address – 1 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong

Contact Number – +852 2252 3177

Website – https://www.themagistracyhongkong.com/magistracy-dining-room

Email – reservations@themagistracyhongkong.com

Instagram – @magistracydiningroom

RESTAURANT INFORMATION

Address – 2/F, 1 Arbuthnot Rd, Central, Hong Kong

Contact Number – +852 2154 6104

Website – https://www.themagistracyhongkong.com/prince-and-the-peacock

Contact Email – reservations@princeandthepeacock.com

Instagram – @princeandthepeacock

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