Gentlemen's club: Benedict Cumberbatch looked dapper in blue suit as he joins David Gandy at launch of City Social



The opening of a new London restaurant is always a big draw for celebrity foodies.

However, it looks like the launch of new eaterie City Social was a bit of boys' club with several handsome famous males in attendance.

Sherlock Holmes actor Benedict Cumberbatch looked dapper in a dark blue suit as he attended the launch party for the City of London's latest venue to break bread.

Feeling peckish? Benedict Cumberbatch attends the launch party of Jason Atherton's new restaurant City Social on Tuesday night

The 37-year-old actor joined chef Jason Atherton for a special preview ahead of the restaurant's official opening on May 1.

Also in attendance was model David Gandy, who was as smart as ever in a



City Social is located on the 24th floor of Tower 42 - the former Natwest building - in the heart of the City of London.

Smart: While Benedict was in a suit, David Gandy mixed casual and dapper in a grey jacket and jeans

The eaterie will have stunning views across the capital and of the neighbouring Gherkin, while the food will be overseen by head chef, Paul Walsh, formerly of Royal Hospital Road.

There was no sign of Benedict's actor pal Tom Hiddlestone, who recently declared the pair were having a 'bromance'.

The pair are firm friends having starred alongside each other in 2010 film War Horse and are regularly out together on the London and Hollywood social scenes.

His big moment: Benedict chats to chef Jason Atherton at the launch of the latter's new eaterie

Tom told the Star recently: 'He's one of my best friends. It's as simple as that.'



Meanwhile, Benedict is expected to begin rehearsals soon for the new London theatre production of Hamlet.