Quaglino’s, the iconic restaurant and late-night venue in the heart of London’s Mayfair St James’s, is set to re-open its doors in October 2014 following a full-scale, multi-million pound renovation.
Iconic Quaglino’s set to relaunch October 2014
When Quaglino’s first opened, Londoners were dancing the Charleston and King George V was on the throne. The place has history.
The re-launch celebrates 85 years of Quaglino’s iconic heritage; from its opening in 1929 by legendary Giovanni Quaglino – whose love of food and good company created a destination favoured by glamorous society – to Terence Conran’s celebrated remodelling in the 1980s right through to the restaurant’s present day status as one of London’s cherished celebratory destinations.
We’ve certainly had a few nights out there.
A modern interior redesign by Russell Sage Studiowill see the signature sweeping staircase, balcony bar, main restaurant and mezzanine private dining rooms elegantly restored, along with the addition of a glamorous central cocktail bar and a stage for intimate live music performances. Art deco touches will remain, with furniture and colour palettes alluding to the era Quaglino’s was first established.
The 240-cover restaurant will feature a contemporary European menu from new Executive Chef Mickael Weiss of classics with exotic flavours and spices from the extended continent, such as slow-cooked Pyrenean lamb shoulder with spiced spinach, Marcona almonds, parsley and goat’s curd and pan-fried south coast cod with artichoke puree and a vegetable and saffron cassoulet.
Both bars will serve a variety of drinks referencing Quaglino’s rich 1930’s heritage with a focus on classic and champagne cocktails and a 300 bin wine list be shown by style rather than country of origin.
Late into the evening, the restaurant will transform to showcase music icons and lounge-style live bands with the space to cater for 250 seated or up to 500 standing with a new sound system.
Alan Greenhalgh is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of MANinLONDON. A dedicated arts advocate, commercial theatre producer, and lifestyle journalist, he has spent years documenting London’s world-class dining scene, West End theatre landscape, and premium cultural trends. Through MANinLONDON, Alan bridges the gap for local insiders and international travellers seeking the absolute best experiences the UK capital and beyond has to offer.
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