Set to open in September, the restaurant will be called Haugen, honouring the former ski-jumper and a nod to its alpine dining format.
An all-day brasserie, café, restaurant and rooftop bar, Haugen will serve food taking inspiration from Alpine dining in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The menu will feature modern versions of classic Alpine dishes.
Occupying The Pavilion at International Quarter London (IQL), the new venue will stand at the gateway to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. In total the restaurant complex will have 544 covers. This includes a ground floor deli with grab and go counter, a casual ground floor restaurant featuring an indoor Winter Garden, a first-floor dining room and cocktail bar, and a rooftop bar with spectacular views of Stratford and the Olympic Park. Haugen will also have outdoor covers, split over a large ground floor terrace and first floor wrap around outdoor dining space.
The wooden structure of the building created by Acme and interior design by Afroditi Krassa will create an atmosphere reminiscent of Alpine chalets. The structure of the building features large windows which will bathe diners in natural light through the day. At night, faux fur throws, intimate corners and warm lighting will aim to create a fun and convivial ambience.
