The Cinnamon Club Brings Back Its Retro Menu With 2001 Prices for One Final Time

When The Cinnamon Club opened inside the former Westminster Library in 2001, it changed London's perception of Indian fine dining. Chef Vivek Singh and co-founder Iqbal Wahhab introduced a restaurant that moved beyond the familiar curry house model, combining Indian flavours with modern European techniques in one of the capital's most remarkable dining rooms.

Twenty five years later, the restaurant is marking that journey one last time.

From August 10 to August 22, 2026, The Cinnamon Club is bringing back its much-loved Retro Menu, allowing you to enjoy a selection of signature dishes and cocktails at their original 2001 prices. Following a hugely successful anniversary promotion earlier this year and a rollout across other Cinnamon Collection restaurants, this is the final opportunity to experience the offer at the restaurant where it all began.

If you've always wanted to dine at one of London's most influential Indian restaurants, this may be the best value you'll ever find.

Why this final retro menu is worth your attention

This isn't simply a discounted menu. It's a celebration of one of London's most important restaurant success stories.

When The Cinnamon Club first introduced the Retro Menu in January 2026 to celebrate its 25th anniversary, the response was so strong that the concept was extended across the wider Cinnamon Collection. Now it returns to Westminster for one final run before disappearing permanently after 22 August.

For two weeks, you'll be able to order selected dishes at the prices they originally launched with in 2001. Considering how dramatically restaurant prices have changed over the last quarter century, the value is remarkable.

According to the Bank of England's inflation calculator, £5 in 2001 equates to roughly £9.50 to £10 today. In practical terms, you're experiencing dishes from one of London's leading Indian restaurants for roughly half of what similar fine dining plates would normally cost in 2026.

That makes this much more than a nostalgic promotion. It is one of the best value dining experiences currently available in central London.

What you'll find on the retro menu

The Retro Menu combines dishes that helped establish The Cinnamon Club's reputation with a few additions created especially for this final celebration.

The kitchen has also confirmed that more dishes will be revealed closer to the launch date.

Starters inspired by the restaurant's early years

The opening courses showcase the restaurant's signature balance between Indian flavours and contemporary presentation.

Confirmed starters include:

• Sweet potato cake with crisp okra and spiced yoghurt
• Home smoked lamb kebabs
• Seared calf's liver with masala mash and spiced onion chutney
• Baby aubergines in pickling spices with curry leaf semolina

Each dish reflects the restaurant's long-standing philosophy of reinterpreting Indian ingredients through modern techniques.

Signature main courses return

Several of the restaurant's best-known dishes also return for the anniversary menu.

Confirmed mains include:

• Sandalwood flavoured tandoori chicken
• Vindaloo of pork chop with pilau rice
• Pan seared Gressingham duck with sesame tamarind sauce

The inclusion of Gressingham duck is particularly noteworthy. Widely regarded as one of Britain's finest duck breeds, it has featured on The Cinnamon Club's menus for years and remains one of Chef Vivek Singh's most recognisable creations.

The sesame tamarind pairing balances richness with acidity, creating a dish that has become closely associated with the restaurant.

Dessert ends the meal

The current confirmed dessert is:

• Steamed mango rice cakes with wild berry sorbet

As with the savoury menu, additional desserts may be announced closer to the launch.

The £5 cocktails are worth ordering

Two of The Cinnamon Club's signature cocktails are also available for just £5, making them some of the best-value drinks you'll find in Westminster during the promotion.

• The Cinnamon Bellini has become one of the restaurant's best-known signature serves. Light, refreshing and subtly spiced, it has long been associated with celebrations at The Cinnamon Club.
• The Lassi Caipirinha offers something completely different. Inspired by the classic Brazilian cocktail, it combines the familiar citrus character of a Caipirinha with Indian lassi influences, creating a drink that reflects the restaurant's philosophy of blending cultures through flavour.

Even if you're only stopping in for lunch, adding one of these cocktails is an easy way to experience another part of what has made The Cinnamon Club unique over the past 25 years.

The restaurant that changed Indian fine dining in London

In 2001, opening a large Indian fine dining restaurant inside a former Westminster library was considered a risky idea. Chef Vivek Singh and restaurateur Iqbal Wahhab challenged almost every expectation people had about Indian restaurants at the time.

They focused on regional Indian flavours, premium British produce and refined cooking techniques. Presentation became just as important as flavour. Seasonal ingredients replaced formulaic recipes. Fine dining service replaced the traditional approach most London diners associated with Indian cuisine.

The restaurant quickly became one of the city's most influential dining destinations and helped redefine how Indian food was viewed across the UK. Today, many contemporary Indian restaurants follow a path that The Cinnamon Club helped establish more than two decades ago.

Much of the restaurant's success is closely tied to Chef Vivek Singh.

Born in West Bengal, Chef Vivek grew up surrounded by regional Indian cooking before building his professional career in Britain. Over the years, he has become one of the UK's most respected Indian chefs, known for combining traditional Indian flavours with modern European techniques.

Throughout his career, Chef Vivek has remained committed to evolving Indian cuisine without losing its regional identity. That philosophy continues to define every menu at The Cinnamon Club.

Inside The Cinnamon Club

The building itself is part of the experience. The Cinnamon Club occupies the former Old Westminster Library, a Grade II listed building that retains many of its original architectural features.

As soon as you walk inside, the scale of the dining room becomes immediately apparent. Vaulted ceilings, original wooden bookcases and elegant blue banquette seating create an atmosphere unlike almost any other restaurant in London.

The shelves that once held books now frame one of London's most distinctive dining rooms, creating a setting that is both historic and contemporary.

If it's your first visit, arriving a little early gives you time to appreciate the architecture before your meal begins.

The wider Cinnamon Collection

Although The Cinnamon Club remains the flagship, it is now part of a larger restaurant group. The Cinnamon Collection currently includes:

• The Cinnamon Club in Westminster
• Cinnamon Kitchen City
• Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea
• Cinnamon Kitchen Leeds
• Cinnamon Bazaar Soho
• Cinnamon Bazaar Richmond

Following the success of January's anniversary promotion, the Retro Menu appeared across several of these restaurants before returning to Westminster for this final farewell.

That makes this August event particularly significant because it marks the last time the original restaurant will offer these dishes at their original prices.

How to get to The Cinnamon Club

The restaurant is located at The Old Westminster Library, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BU.

By Tube:

• District & Circle lines - St. James's Park (approx. 5-minute walk)
• Jubilee, District & Circle lines - Westminster (approx. 7-minute walk)

By Foot:

• From Westminster Abbey: a short 2–3 minute walk
• From Houses of Parliament / Big Ben: around 5 minutes
• From St James's Park: around 5 minutes through the park-side streets
• From Buckingham Palace: around 10–12 minutes via Birdcage Walk

The restaurant sits right in the heart of Westminster, so if you're already exploring the area, it's an easy walk from most major landmarks.

Things to know before you book

Before making your reservation, there are a few useful details worth remembering:

• The Retro Menu is only available from August 10 to August 22, 2026.
• The offer is available during both lunch and dinner services.
• Additional dishes will be announced closer to the start date.
• Reservations are strongly recommended.
• The promotion ends permanently after August 22, 2026.

Quick information

Restaurant: The Cinnamon Club
Event: Retro Menu at 2001 Prices
Dates: August 10 to August 22, 2026
Location: The Old Westminster Library, Westminster
Prices from: £5
Signature cocktails: Cinnamon Bellini and Lassi Caipirinha at £5
Reservations: Click here to book your table

The Cinnamon Club has spent 25 years helping shape London's modern Indian dining scene. This promotion gives you the chance to experience that legacy at prices that are unlikely to return.

If you've been waiting for the right time to book a table, this is probably it. After 22 August, the Retro Menu disappears for good.