DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Domaine Romanée-Conti, held at cellar temperature for long-term preservation. The remaining zones are ambient but optimised for accessibility and display, supporting service flow without compromising the guest experience.
Interior Collaborations Alongside Inhouse Design & Manufacturing Sorrells worked closely with Rosendale Design and Smallbone to ensure the wine storage harmonised with the broader interior concept. This collaborative process allowed for seamless integration of materials, finishes, and architectural detailing, resulting in a unified aesthetic throughout the restaurant. As Executive Chef Spencer Metzger notes,“ Sorrells’ expertise and craftsmanship were evident at every stage of the project. Their attention to detail and understanding of the space resulted in one of the finest wine cellars I’ ve seen.”
All joinery and metalwork were produced in-house by Sorrells’ team, using materials chosen to complement the interior palette, oak, mahogany, steel, and brass accents throughout. The clean design reflects both function and elegance, fitting naturally into the wider space designed by Rosendale.
The Domaine Romanée-Conti cabinet is one of the most distinctive features: each bottle is supported by sculptural hands, cast in silver and modelled on Jason Atherton’ s own. Developed through Sorrells’ R & D, the detail is both personal and practical, designed to cradle high-value bottles with complete security. Elsewhere, angled and scallop racking allow labels to remain visible, even in tighter areas, ensuring that practicality and presentation go hand in hand.
Spencer Metzger’ s approach to the menu, rooted in the best British ingredients, is mirrored by the commitment to skilled local makers like Sorrells, ensuring the restaurant’ s environment is as refined as its cuisine.
The Restaurant Today Today, Row on 5 operates as a 28-cover fine dining restaurant where the wine experience is fully integrated into the guest journey. From the moment guests step through the door, wine becomes part of the theatre: visible, accessible, and seamlessly incorporated into service.
“ What I loved about this project was how considered every detail was. Working with Sorrells, the wine cellar at Row on 5 wasn’ t just an afterthought, it marked the beginning of the whole experience. It’ s become a true centrepiece, and a big reason why we’ re now being recognised for the best wine list around the UK this year.”- Jason Atherton
The result is a restaurant where craftsmanship, both culinary and architectural, works in unison. The transformation from tailor’ s shell to Michelin-starred dining room is complete and Sorrells’ contribution ensures that the wine collection is not only preserved and served but celebrated.
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