The Drunken Butler

The Drunken Butler’s Yuma Hashemi to launch Clerkenwell wine bar

27-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

Yuma Hashemi, the chef-owner and sommelier behind Clerkenwell restaurant The Drunken Butler, will bring his second venture to east London this March with the opening of a new wine bar.

Flash-grilled: Sara Masarotti

05-Aug-2022 By James McAllister

The general manager at The Drunken Butler in London's Clerkenwell on how confidence can keep you calm under pressure during a busy service, and an unusual Pokémon-related guest request.

The Drunken Butler drops tasting menu to focus on Persian feasting offer

25-May-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Farringdon restaurant The Drunken Butler will drop its French-leaning tasting menu early next month to serve an exclusively Persian menu.

Sunday best: Yuma Hashemi on celebrating his Iranian heritage

11-Mar-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Persian Sunday sees Clerkenwell restaurant The Drunken Butler pause its modern European tasting menu to serve a succession of traditional Iranian dishes family style.

Mattia Gerundio named as head chef at The Drunken Butler

07-Dec-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Mattia Gerundio has been promoted to the role of head chef at Yuma Hashemi’s Clerkenwell restaurant The Drunken Butler.

Ali Nia swaps Restaurant Gordon Ramsay for The Drunken Butler

17-Aug-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Former general manager at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Ali Nia has been appointed as general manager and partner at The Drunken Butler in Farringdon.