Conrad London St. James reveals £1.75m F&B plans
Conrad London St. James has announced an investment of £1.75m into four new food and drinks concepts opening in Westminster.
The hotel, set in Constitutional London near to Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye, will launch a new signature restaurant; a contemporary take on the traditional London pub; an afternoon tea lounge, and the addition of the hotel’s first cocktail bar.
Michelin-starred chef Sally Abé (pictured), currently head chef at the Harwood Arms in Fulham, has been appointed as consultant chef.
The hotel has appointed designers Wilson Associates to create interiors for a London pub; a glamorous new restaurant inspired by pioneering women; a seasonally-influenced and elegant cocktail bar; discreet private dining, and an afternoon tea lounge.
“We have an iconic location and we are expanding our concepts to equally offer delicious food,” comments Beverly Payne, general manager of Conrad London St. James.
“We are so excited to welcome Sally who has already had a considerable impact on the London dining scene and focuses on creating exquisite dishes using the best of British produce.
“Working alongside Sally over the past few months has shown us what a remarkable talent she is, and in spite of all of the trading challenges we’re dealing with, we are absolutely confident that we have everything lined up to make a real mark on the London dining scene.
“Our new concepts will provide the ideal settings for Sally to demonstrate her versatility and to continue to champion and empower women in hospitality.”
“This is the opportunity I’ve been looking for,” adds Abé. “The partnership with Conrad London St James gives me a chance to fulfil my ambitions to create dishes and menus that show every aspect of my passion for seasonal British food.”
The first new refurbished concept, the Blue Boar Pub, is set to open this December and will be reflecting a modern take on a classic London Pub.
The other concepts are scheduled to open in spring 2021.
