The World of Hospitality Issue 44 2021 | Page 12

KIBOU

KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar opens in Clifton , Bristol

NEW OPENINGS
On Monday 4th October , multi-award-winning KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar opened its third restaurant on 16 King ’ s Rd , Clifton Village , Bristol .
Following a major refurbishment , the new restaurant , designed by Cheltenham-based architects , Q & A Interior Design Ltd and incorporating the talents of illustrator , Martyna Sabadasz , is bursting with colour and Japanese-inspired attention to detail . With a vision to transport guests to the eclectic streets of Tokyo , KIBOU Clifton draws upon traditional Japanese art and design , juxtaposed with a more contemporary depiction of this uber modern city . Traditional Japanese block prints and exotic geisha murals sit effortlessly side-by-side with bold neon signage and projector animations depicting a more modern side of the country .
As with other KIBOU sites , Japanese foliage also plays an important role throughout the venue , with a network of iconic burgundy Japanese acers created
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