26/9/22 - Updated with photos
Kentish Town's popular French restaurant Patron has found an easy way around the problem of too many customers and not enough room - knock through into the shop next door.
Having taken over the old vape shop next door to them on Fortess Road they've expanded into that. There's more dining space at the front (the renovations revealed some beautiful details from when the space was a Victorian butchers. They've also managed to squeeze in a 1920s apothecary style spirit lounge - "think Parisian speakeasy" - with a bar that locals might remember, it used to be part of Gilgamesh in Camden. Here they'll be knocking up some interesting sounding cocktails - we have our eye on a truffle martini topped with a truffle carpaccio. There's also a very nice garden space out at the back too.
"We've been working the whole summer on the refurbishment," they told Hot Dinners, "aiming to create something completely new and absolutely beautiful for our customers. There will be more seating and it's going to be the perfect space for events and private hire too."
More about Patron Next Door
Where is it? 24 Fortess Road, London NW5 2HB
When? 27 September 2022
How to book: Early enquiries can be made by emailing kentishtown@patronlondon.com.
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @patronlondon
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