Bars & Restaurants
Exceptional hospitality is about more than just food and drink — it’s an experience shaped by atmosphere, creativity, and considered design. In our Bars & Restaurants section, we explore the spaces where design and dining collide.
From boundary-pushing restaurant interiors to beautifully crafted cocktail bars, we uncover the most inspiring hospitality spaces around the world. Whether it’s a hidden gem with impeccable details or a bold new opening from a world-renowned designer, this is where design-led dining and unforgettable spaces take centre stage.
Carbone London Launches Lunch on Its Mayfair Terrace
Carbone London opens for lunch from 20th April 2026, with a new seasonal terrace overlooking Grosvenor Square. Spring Pea Cappellacci, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka and 10,000 bottles of wine. Here's everything you need to know.
The Fluxx Guide: Best Bars in New York During NYCxDESIGN 2026
Discover the best design-led bars in New York during NYCxDESIGN 2026, from iconic cocktail institutions to new openings
Sova Notting Hill: A New West London Destination for Wine, Food and Music
Sova opens in Notting Hill, bringing low-intervention wines, vinyl music and design-led dining to West London’s evolving after-dark scene.
The Sea, The Sea Opens in Chelsea: London’s Most Refined Seafood Destination Arrives on Pavilion Road
The Sea, The Sea opens a new seafood bistro and fishmonger on Pavilion Road, Chelsea. Discover Alex Hunter’s design-led restaurant bringing Cornwall-sourced seafood to London.
REVIEW: LITA, MARYLEBONE
A refined review of Lita Marylebone, one of London’s most sought-after Mediterranean restaurants. Discover design-led interiors, seasonal cooking and an atmosphere made for long, memorable dining.
Milan Bar Guide 2026: Where to Drink During Milan Design Week
Discover the best Milan bars for 2026, from design-led cocktail destinations to historic aperitivo icons, perfect for Salone del Mobile evenings.