Premium dining experience beneath a London icon

The client was launching a new hospitality brand and had ambitious plans for its first venue. Creating a high-end restaurant that delivered exceptional food, atmosphere and design, whilst establishing a strong identity. Quality was paramount, and the programme was equally demanding with the client wanting to open as quickly as possible without comprising the build.

When the project commenced, Bidwells were instructed as Project Manager and Contract Administrators, but it quickly became apparent that the consultant team needed was not fully complete. While fit-out works were progressing on site, we appointed additional specialist teams to support the project, bringing together structural, M&E, lighting, catering, IT, AV, Building Control and CDM expertise. This allowed the design development and construction progress simultaneously, maintaining momentum and protecting the programme.

With interior designers based in Los Angeles coordination was essential. Regular design team meetings ensured decisions could be made quickly, outstanding design issues resolved efficiently, and construction activities aligned with the evolving vision.

One of the most significant challenges emerged during the early stages of the fit-out. Acoustic performance was central as the restaurant intended to deliver a vibrant dining and nightlife experience, sat beneath occupied hotel rooms where guest comfort could not be compromised. As the project progressed, it became clear that the existing structure did not have sufficient capacity to accommodate the acoustic solution required.