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Behind is a Michelin-starred, chef-led restaurant in Hackney, London, offering a unique and intimate dining experience. Founded by acclaimed chef Andy Beynon, the restaurant seats just 18 guests around a single open counter, allowing diners to watch every dish prepared and plated just inches away.
Specialising in seasonal British seafood, Behind offers multi-course tasting menus that focus on clean flavours, creative technique, and beautifully sourced ingredients. With no traditional kitchen wall or waitstaff buffer, guests are served directly by the chefs, including Beynon himself, making the experience highly personal and immersive.
Elegant, refined, and quietly theatrical, Behind is perfect for food lovers looking to get closer to the creative process behind fine dining. It’s a hidden gem that redefines intimacy in modern gastronomy.
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What kind of food does Behind serve?
Behind offers contemporary British tasting menus with a focus on seasonal seafood. Menus change regularly and highlight local, sustainable ingredients. Occasional meat and vegetarian dishes may appear.
How many people can dine at once?
The restaurant seats 18 guests around a horseshoe-shaped chef’s counter, offering a communal and immersive dining experience.
Do I need to make a reservation?
Yes – reservations are essential, and can be booked up to 3 months in advance on their website.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Behind can accommodate some dietary requirements with advance notice, but due to the set menu and small team, options may be limited (e.g., strict vegan/gluten-free diets).
Is it child-friendly?
Behind is best suited for adults and not recommended for young children, due to the format, length of meal, and intimate setting.
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