NEWS ARTICLE: Skylon - Winner Best Design Time Out Eating & Drinking Awards

(Time Out London, 19-25 September 2007)

Set at the front of the refurbished Royal Festival Hall (in what use to be the People's Palace), this lofty space with fantastic views to the Thames is divided into three separate destinations: a raised bar in the centre separates the formal restaurant srom the more casual brasserie. Skylon is named after Powell and Moya's celebrated metal sculpture which was considered one of the highlights of the 1951 Festival of Britain. Designed by Conran & Partners, the room is dominated by five enormous bespoke bronze chandeliers, their lozenge shape and ring of fins one of many subtle references to design details around the main building. Chef Helena Puolakka's menus contain the likes of Swedish classic Janssib's temptation, and finnish-style hot-smoked-to-order fish dishes but stretches to appealingly familiar dishes such as hamburger, eggs Benedict and chocolate brownie on the grill menu. Sadly the wine list offers little under £5 oer 175ml glass. The grill-brasserie is expensive, but the restaurant (with olive-green carpe, leather banquettes and dining sofas) is even dearer for dishes such as fricassée of morels and young vegetables. However, staff are friendly and their ‘Star Trek’ uniforms are a fashion sensation.

For more information please contact: Emilie Lemons, Conran & Partners: cp@conranandpartners.com

September 2007

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