Concern to share after first visit. Food great. Staff great. Decor great. Was not aware pre-visit of the 'kennel' branding this restaurant has. (The wooden carved 7ft high dog by entrance should have been a huge clue as to 'dog friendly' hotel and restaurant status.) Never been to a restaurant positioning itself at top end, with London prices that allows/encourages dogs into the restaurant with their adult companions. Best left outside for the benefit of all guests ? Dogs don't understand they have to be quiet and not beg for titbits in a public restaurant. Most restaurants understand why animals don't need to accompany owners into a restaurant, ambiance hygiene etc. Over heard one dog owner telling a non-dog owner, and loudly, in response to a reasonable request to leave their dog outside, "if you don't like it don't come here". At one point in our meal there were more than 8 dogs by their owners tables. Not sure what benefit if any the dogs were getting? When the dogs inevitably start reacting to each other, and barking, it is uncomfortable and and distracting, not conducive to a relaxed meal. Just be aware if you are not familiar with this brand of environment. Dog owners don't appreciate how non-dog diners feel in this situation or indeed any, they just say, "oh they are ok". There was a doggy aroma hanging in the air which again the dog owners wouldn't notice, but others trying to enjoy their evening do... Not sure this combination of fine dining and kennel works, for the dogs or non-doggy guests...just the egos of doggy owners we suspected! Maybe an Egon Ronnay assessor could comment...