The World of Hospitality Issue 43 2021 | Page 46

THE LONDONER

The Londoner Announces Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Launches

NEW OPENINGS
The Londoner , the world ’ s first super boutique hotel , is set to unveil six unique hospitality offerings that will honour and re-shape the legacy of the West End . Created for a new world era , concepts will include Whitcomb ’ s , The Stage , The Residence , Refuel , 8 at The Londoner and Joshua ’ s Tavern .
Spread across 16 floors , the luxury urban resort will offer an exclusive , cosmopolitan playground that unites the aristocrat and the libertine with a range of day to night experiences . From pool-side relaxation to raucous yet sophisticated lobby bar entertainment and world-class rooftop dining , The Londoner will offer a refined escape for Londoners and guests alike .
The Londoner ’ s F & B concepts are created by Amir Jati , Creative Director at Edwardian Hotels London , and The Londoner ’ s Executive Chefs Matt Downes , Shailesh Deshmukh and Neil Armstrong . With over ten years ’ experience leading Nobu ’ s global private dining and events team , un ¬ der Amir ’ s guidance , the culinary teams at Edwardian Group London have been recognised with various awards and accolades , including : Peter Street Kitchen , Best Luxury Restaurant , at the British Restaurant Awards 2019 , and Mayfair Kitchen , Best Luxury Restaurant in London at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2019 , and Best Contemporary Italian Restaurant in London at LUX Global Hospitality Awards 2019 .
8 at The Londoner Located atop The Londoner with a breath-taking view of the city is its decadent rooftop izakaya lounge , 8 at The Londoner . Presenting a palette of world-class modern Japanese cuisine , innovative mixology , and dramatic design , 8 at The Londoner is timeless yet contemporary , and will showcase a blend of the finest ingredients and expert traditional techniques , creating a sophisticated experience above the capital ’ s most iconic neighbourhood .
Offering wonderful transitions of both in and outdoor dining , 8 at The Londoner features a chic lounge area with a firepit at its centre , a Japaneseinspired minimalist terrace , playfully blurring inside and outside with retractable skylights , and glimpses of the city ’ s silhouette , as well as a breath-taking Shima Garden .
The menus at 8 at The Londoner offer simplicity , elegance and finesse , and will feature intricate Japanese inspired small dishes and signature plates , an extensive robata offering with meat , fish and vegetarian options , and a moriawase section with tartare , sashimi and sushi rolls on offer , all headed by 8 at The Londoner ’ s Head Chef Kuenhi Won , previously of Nobu . Out in the Shima Garden , a more refined selection of small eats will be available , as well as a selection of gyoza tacos , including one with grilled lobster with chilli and cilantro .
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