In September 2022 we completed the £380K refurbishment of this Grade II Listed brand flagship in Bank, London for Revolution Bars Group.

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The site layout was proving difficult to operate at peak times, slowing service and frustrating guests, in addition to an aesthetic mis-match between the building, local customers and an evolving brand.

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Despite being part of a wider brand, our design team approached the site as a stand-alone venue with a different value offer. Following strategy meetings and research, the design concept took cues from the original interior, designed by architect Edwin Lutyens in the 1930's for Midland Bank to create an elevated and timeless experience.

 

By peeling back the layers of modern visual clutter as far as practically possible and introducing minimal aspects that enhance guest comfort, the site has regained its original spirit & elegance.

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Bold jewel-toned colours, sumptuous textiles and textures, run throughout to conjure an air of elegant mischief synonomous with the rebellious brand.

 

Guests will find plenty of comfortable corners to relax in with reeded glass screens, a subtle nod to 1930's banking era, providing intimate and exclusive spaces. The bar apron was opened out providing the spaciousness needed for peak time networking and mingling.

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The mezzanine level provides plenty of bespoke plump velvet seating seating for meetings, after work drinks, events or dining, all whilst still enjoying the atmosphere of the bustling bar space below.

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We worked with a local heritage officer to agree finishes and fixtures, for example carefully matching the small amount of original mahogany wall panelling to FSC available species.

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Precendent required opaque film to the windows to be replaced for which we created a bespoke Art Deco inspired pattern utilising elements of the brands logo to create a stained glass effect.

“Getting to see Leadenhall after its fantastic refurb was amazing and being shown around by the GM was brilliant to see his sheer excitement!”

 

- AREA MANAGER, REVOLUTION BARSGROUP