Interesting news is emerging in Belgravia, where the Pantechnicon building has been closed for refurbishment. You may remember it starting out as a Nordic-Japanese dining and shopping hot spot that opened in late 2020. Brace yourselves for a transformation, because a new restaurant and lounge cocktail bar as well as an update to their Japanese restaurant are in the works
As you enter the building, you’ll find Amélie, a Provençale restaurant across the ground floor and mezzanine, as well as the outdoor covered terrace. Head chef Steve Raveneau (formerly of Mayfair’s The Arts Club) is in charge of a Mediterranean-influenced menu that also has an exclusive caviar selection. There’ll even be a walk-in wine room housing 2000 bottles.
Kappo-Japanese restaurant Sachi has had a big move. Once in the basement, has now moved up to take over the second floor and rooftop terrace. That terrace is one of the best rooftop spaces in the area, and has a handy retractable ceiling to cover all weather eventualities. There, you'll be able to choose from executive chef Moon’s traditional Kappo Ryori menu (refined, multiple courses using seasonal ingredients) or an omakase chef’s table feast then sashay out to the terrace to enjoy DJs playing into the evening. The rooftop bar will also have a Japanese-spirits focus, including Japanese whiskies and sakes, and cocktails with a Japanese-proverbs theme.
Taking Sachi's former digs down in the basement is Latin-American-influenced LUUM, a cocktail bar with a late-night licence run by Stefano Chila (formerly of Chiltern Firehouse). There’ll be a special LUUM lab where the bar will distil its own spirits using "a Buchi Rotavapor R-300" (hi-tech evaporation equipment, we’re told), as well as a cellar to preserve aging spirits. Apart from the mixology, there’ll be a focus on music, with live acts performing throughout the week, where you could settle in one of the four snugs (seating up to 15) and share your opinions on the building’s new developments.
We'll have more info on all of these openings closer to the opening date.
More on Sachi, Luum and Amelie
Where? 19 Motcomb, London SW1X 8LB
When? 26 September 2024
Find out more: Visit the SACHI website and follow them all on Instagram @sachi.restaurant, @amelie.restaurants and LUUM @bar_luum on Instagram
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