Diners Collection

The Gentleman Who Asked the Carver - H. M. Bateman
The Gentleman who asked the carver at Simpson s-in-the-Strand whether the meat was English or foreign. A curious and innocent question from a diner at the famous English restaurant causing more than

The Monseigneur - Londons latest chic restaurant
Evening at The Monseigneur, a fashionable London restaurant, with diners watching a cabaret performance. The Monseigneur Restaurant was one of three main hot spots for dance music in the 1930s

The exclusive private-members Kit Cat Club by Fish
The exclusive private-members Kit Cat Club in Haymarket, London with diners taking to the dancefloor dancing by synthetic moonlight to those saddening, maddening melodies

USA, Illinois, Route 66, Litchfield Route 66 Cafe USA Illinois Route 66 Litchfield Route 66 Cafe

The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - Bateman
The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - H M Bateman. This illustration shows an arrogant man who has defied etiquette by lighting his cigar before the correct course of dinner

Interior of American Diner, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

The 66 Diner along historic Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Dinner in an aristocratic French home, with servants attending to everyones needs

Feasting in the Middle Ages by Pauline Baynes
A detailed scene depicting a medieval feast with a jester and performing monkeys entertaining diners while they are served exotic looking roast birds (heron and peacock). 1958

Selfridges Roof Garden Restaurant, London, 1910
Illustration showing the diners at Selfridges department stores roof garden restaurant, London, 1910

John, Duke of Berrys household exchanging New Year gifts. The Duke is seated at the right, in blue. Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. 15th century. Miniature. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Photograph, 1948, by Berenice Abbott
NEW YORK: RESTAURANT, 1948. Photograph, 1948, by Berenice Abbott

Witches Sabbat (Picart)
Satan presides while dancers cavort before him, the cooks throw babies into the stewpot and diners enjoy a nourishing cannibal feast

Comfort Diner, Manhattan, New York City, USA

Social / Piccadilly Grill
Elegant diners-out, all but one (a uniformed soldier) in evening dress, patronise the Piccadilly Grill, a noted restaurant in the fashionable heart of London

Dining in the Moonlight : In the Garden Grill-Room
The Garden Grill-Room at the May Fair Hotel in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London showing diners in black tie and evening dress, attending to by numerous waiters

The 66 Diner along historic Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

USA, New York, Manhattan, Midtown, West 57th Street, Brooklyn Diner

Lindos Acropolis & Rooftop Restaurants illuminated at dusk, Lindos, Rhodes, Greece

The Ivy, 1946
Illustration of the interior of the original Ivy restaurant in West Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden. Famously frequented by the great and the good

PUNKAH-WALLAH
A PUNKAH-WALLAH keeps the air moving while eleven servants wait on 8 or 9 British diners Date: circa 1840

USA, New York, Manhattan, Midtown, 8th Avenue, Tick Tock Diner

USA, New Mexico, Route 66, Santa Rosa, The Route 66 Restaurant

USA, New Mexico, Route 66, Santa Rosa, The Route 66 Restaurant

Tick Tock diner sign, Manhattan, New York City, USA

USA, Arizona, Winslow, Highway Diner (a Valentine Diner)

Diner in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA

Diner, Manhattan, New York City, USA

USA, Texas, Route 66, Shamrock, Old Art Deco Tower, Conoco Gas Station and U-Drop Inn Diner building

USA, Texas, Route 66, Shamrock, Old Art Deco Tower, Conoco Gas Station and U-Drop Inn Diner building

Traditional Restaurant, Gmunden, Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Austria

Segismundo Moret y Prendergast (1838-1913). Politician
Segismundo Moret y Prendergast (1838-1913). Spanish politician. Spain, Madrid. Banquet of the Partido Democratico-Monarquico in the Theater of La Alhambra, November 14, 1881

Caricature illustration of waiter juggling bottle of Bollinger, with 4 diners hiding at their table, by G E Studdy, Captioned, Neck or Nothing

Rioting women breaking into a fashionable restaurant in Berlin, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
6000374 Rioting women breaking into a fashionable restaurant in Berlin, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Claridges Hotel, London, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT249401 Claridges Hotel, London, c.1900 (colour litho) by Cowper, Max (1860-1911); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

The Dinner Party, 1837 (oil on canvas)
CH372093 The Dinner Party, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Paczka, Ferencz (1856-1925); 124.5x207 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

How one eats in Paris (colour litho)
3620683 How one eats in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How one eats in Paris.); © Look and Learn

Evening in an Elegant Restaurant in Paris (engraving)
5999567 Evening in an Elegant Restaurant in Paris (engraving) by Truchet, Abel (1857-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evening in an Elegant Restaurant in Paris)

French menu for a dinner, 1897 (chromolitho)
6030963 French menu for a dinner, 1897 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French menu for a dinner)

Saint Charlemagne raising a chalice to seated diners (coloured engraving)
960281 Saint Charlemagne raising a chalice to seated diners (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A monkey dinner party (chromolitho)
735778 A monkey dinner party (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A monkey dinner party)

Outdoor dining in Brighton, Sussex
People taking lunch in the sunshine outside a restaurant in Brighton, Sussex. Date: circa 1930s

Woman in an old-taffeta cape with a parrot, 1913
Woman in cape of old taffeta decorated with caterpillar green and muff embroidered with pearls. Parrot chained to a stand

A Bare living by Wilton Williams
A cabaret dancer wearing very little entertains diners at a smart restaurant. Date: 1928

The Marionettes by Annie Fish
A bored looking fashionable young woman and her male companion drink what looks rather like absinthe in a smart restaurant. Date: 1919

The Dining Room at Versailles in 1763 (coloured engraving)
CHT185998 The Dining Room at Versailles in 1763 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Elegant Merrymaking (oil on canvas)
OJ55049 Elegant Merrymaking (oil on canvas) by Angelis or Angillis, Pierre (1685-1734); Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; Flemish, out of copyright

The Florida nightclub by Hynes
Impressions and personalities at the Florida Club in South Bruton Mews, renowned for its glass dance floor, which triggered a craze for them in other clubs in and around London

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"Diners: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into The Monseigneur, London's latest chic restaurant, where elegance meets innovation in culinary delights. Indulge in the exquisite dishes while immersing yourself in the sophisticated atmosphere. For a taste of exclusivity, venture to The Kit Cat Club by Fish, an exclusive private-members club. Here, you'll find yourself surrounded by like-minded individuals who appreciate fine dining and impeccable service. In Bateman's "The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast, " we catch a glimpse of a daring gentleman unafraid to break tradition. Such audacity adds excitement to any dining experience. Travel across the Atlantic to Dublin, Republic of Ireland, where an American Diner awaits your arrival. Step inside and be transported back in time as you savor classic diner fare with an Irish twist. Embark on a road trip along Route 66 in Illinois and make a pit stop at Litchfield Route 66 Cafe. This iconic diner captures the essence of Americana with its nostalgic decor and hearty comfort food. Experience dinner in an aristocratic French home; imagine being treated like royalty as you indulge in decadent delicacies prepared by skilled chefs who have perfected their craft over generations. Continuing our journey along Route 66 brings us to Albuquerque, New Mexico. At the 66 Diner, immerse yourself in retro charm as you enjoy classic American cuisine amidst vintage memorabilia that tells tales of yesteryears' travelers. Transporting ourselves further back through history takes us to feasting during the Middle Ages depicted by Pauline Baynes. Witness grand banquets filled with lavish spreads fit for kings and queens - truly a feast for both eyes and stomachs. Join John Duke of Berry's household as they exchange New Year gifts – witness their opulent celebrations steeped in tradition while enjoying sumptuous meals fit for nobility. In H. M.