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Apero Bar Restaurant South Kensington 

Studio Moren’s concept for Apero bar and restaurant on the lower ground of The Ampersand Hotel is purposely designed to stand apart from the hotel. The scheme is sophisticated yet relaxed, appealing to both houseguests and locals.

In designing this space one of the challenges we faced was how to successfully integrate all day dining - it needed to serve breakfast for hotel guests but also successfully function as an evening bar, drawing in local clientele.

Studio Moren have responded by creating a flexible series of zones, such as the snug’s, which are tucked around the Victorian cellar arches. Bench tables can be used for communal breakfast service and later accommodate private dining.

Awards and nominations

  • Casual Dining Design Awards
    Best Designed Independent Restaurant
    Apero Bar & Restaurant South Kensington
    Finalist
    2014
  • Restaurant and Bar Design Awards
    Restaurant or Bar in a Heritage Building
    Apero Bar & Restaurant South Kensington
    Winner
    2013
Client
FR Holdings
Location
London, United Kingdom
Status
Completed 2012
Uses
Restaurant & Bar
Photos
Amy Murrell