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| Hospitality Today | Spring 2017
Originally built to house the Royal
Institute of Painters in Water Colours,
Barbecoa’s building was first opened
by the Prince and Princess of Wales in
1883. The interior has been designed by
Jamie Oliver together with his Director
of Design & Developments, Justin Hardy.
The design takes inspiration from the
building’s heritage as well as incorporating
contemporary influences. The ground floor
features a wood-panelled bar, with the
main dining room reached by a sweeping
marble staircase. The glass-fronted cellar at
the foot of the staircase holds a collection
of over 2,500 carefully selected wines.
Reflecting the area’s history as the heart of
London’s bespoke tailoring (Jermyn Street
is round the corner), Jamie Oliver has
commissioned Private White to design
the uniform for all the waiting staff.
In memory of one of Oliver’s original
mentors from the early days of his career
at the River Café, the private dining room
is named the Rose Gray Room and can seat
up to 16 for intimate events and parties.