New Downtown Restaurant by King Team Serves English Classics

Dean’s, a British seafood pub located in the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan, opened on March 31, 2026. The establishment is led by chef Jess Shadbolt and beverage director Annie Shi, both of whom are associated with the restaurants King and Jupiter.

Situated at 213 Sixth Avenue near King Street, the pub is designed as a casual, no-frills environment that does not accept reservations. The space contains 38 seats, the majority of which are reserved for walk-in guests, and includes a mix of banquettes, bar stools, and counter seating.

The layout of the restaurant specifically accommodates vertical drinking, according to Annie Shi, who noted that standing room is a significant element of traditional pub culture.

Culinary Offerings and Inspiration

The menu at Dean’s focuses on British seafood and traditional pub fare. Featured dishes include fish and chips and Stargazy Pie. Other offerings include pork scratchings and crab served with buttered crumpets, while the dessert menu includes sticky ginger pudding.

The beverage program complements the food with a selection of English wines, cocktails, and Guinness.

The pub is named after Dean Fryer, a dayboat fisherman from Aldeburgh in Suffolk, which is the hometown of chef Jess Shadbolt.

Design Philosophy

Shadbolt described the intent behind the restaurant as being unassuming, suggesting that the appeal of a pub is its ability to serve as a backdrop to all of these different moments. She stated that this specific energy reflects the sensibility of New York.