PRESS RELEASE: New Look for Bluebird Restaurant

After 10 years on the King's Road, Bluebird has undergone a refurbishment to rejuvenate this Chelsea favourite restaurant and bar.

Bluebird is a regular haunt to a diverse range of customers who enjoy the relaxed atmosphere for their morning coffee and paper to a late night drink. Conran & Partners have retained and reinforced this relaxed and eclectic atmosphere whilst refreshing its original glamour.

Conran & Partners have removed divisions between the bar and restaurant, opening it up into a more integrated space and increasing views from the entrance reception. Sofas and armchairs intermingle with tables and chairs; a mix of furnishing that avoids defining any particular area for any particular use, creating flexible options for the mix of customers. Business lunchers can merge seamlessly with afternoon shoppers.

The crustacea bar, a much-enjoyed focus at the end of the central axis of the restaurant, has been retained and reincarnated as a Champagne and Oyster bar. A crystal chandelier hangs above the bar and three further bespoke stainless steel chandeliers by young designer ‘Hotcakes’ have been introduced between the steel trusses of the original roof structure. A new colour scheme of chocolate tones with spots of red adds further warmth.

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

May 2007