Tricon Foodservice Consultants was commissioned by the Sydell Group to work with Architects EPR and Soho House to develop one of the most iconic buildings in the City of London, the former Midland Bank Headquarters, into a luxury hotel. The Grade 1 listed building, originally designed by Sir Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens and built in the 1930’s, comprises 252 luxury suites and 12 restaurants and bars. The restaurants and bars are mainly located in the Ned‘s former grand historic banking hall with three more, open to members only, on the rooftop bar and terrace, wine bar and private members’ club.
The vast 3,000 square meter banking hall on the ground floor has been remodelled and takes in the hotel’s reception and the numerous restaurants and bars serving food from around the world. Each of the restaurants has its own distinct space, separated by 92 verdite columns and rows of walnut. The building’s role in cinematic history will also be acknowledged with the huge vault in the basement, famously used in the James Bond film Goldfinger, forming the main entrance to the basement bar.
