Fortnum & Mason has opened a new store, bar and restaurant within The Royal Exchange in London. designed by Universal Design Studio. Situated in the centre of The Royal Exchange’s internal courtyard. The Fortnum’s Bar & Restaurant has transformed the iconic London landmark into a contemporary dining destination. The bar is respectful of the surrounding neoclassical architecture. proportioned to sit harmoniously within the vast internal atrium while creating a sense of intimacy.
The 213 sq m retail store is tucked away within the historic internal archways and features bespoke chandeliers by Studio Roso crafted from thousands of silver ‘shells’ taken from Fortnum & Mason teaspoons. Custom hand-blown glass lights and vases by Michael Ruh Studio in collaboration with Universal, decorate the bar and restaurant throughout.
The central bar sears up to 90 diners and offers a modern taken on the Fortnum & Mason signature aesthetic, with a textures material palette of nickel, marble, Eau de Nil leather and glazed ceramics to complement the hues of the building’s dominant material – Portland Stone.
