When this Belgravia building first opened in 1834, they gave it the name ‘pantechnicon’ to reflect its role as a hub of art, craftwork, and culture.
And two centuries later, it’s fully earned that title.
After years of lying empty, it’s emerged from its grand, columned, Grade II listed chrysalis as a five-storey pantheon of dining. Here’s what you’ll find inside:
LUUM
These snug subterranean quarters are home to a cocktail bar inspired by Mexican flavours. Open until 2.30am Thursday – Saturday, this is where to head for Latin American snacks and late night sips like the Calavera Rhapsody, mingling 12 year sherry barrel-aged whisky with velvet falernum, liquorice, and gelato made of black sapote (also known as the ‘chocolate pudding fruit’).
AMELIE
Amélie is a Provençal restaurant set over two floors of a polished and elegant space boasting soft green accents punctuated by vibrant orange furnishings, all bathed in the glow of cascading pendant lights. The menu (courtesy of ex-Annabel’s chef Steve Raveneau) focuses on wine-friendly dishes backed up by beautiful desserts, and complemented by classic French cocktails. And just to gild an already thoroughly gilded lily, it also plays host to live music and entertainment throughout the year.
SACHI
Built on top of the original building like a lovely little crown, Sachi has the look of a glamorous greenhouse, with a glass roof to peek up at the stars and a heated, covered rooftop terrace outside. The Japanese menu spans sushi (crafted from line-caught British fish), robata-grilled delights and elegant desserts. And to drink? You can get an array of interesting cocktails, Japanese whiskies, and sake.
It’s a glass above.
NOTE: You can find out more, and book a table, on the Pantechnicon website.
Pantechnicon | 19 Motcomb Street, London, SW1X 8LB
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