Armed with the brief, to create an accessible but opulent steak house and bar, reminiscent of the client, Liam Ganley’s, experiences in New York, we set about to create a contemporary take on these traditional venues. Paying homage to the incredible, building that houses it, we wanted the interior to feel perfectly married to the grand exterior. In order to achieve this, and be as sustainable as possible, we retained, preserved, and restored as many of the original features: We kept the wood panelling, with any new timber needed for additional panelling or joinery elements, being painstakingly stained to perfectly match the old. The building’s brickwork, sash windows and brass railings have all been preserved.

A centrepiece bar, with custom carriage way and shelves by Please Please Please, topped with dramatic New York Marble, reminiscent of traditional butcher’s shop, separates the two main areas. The front section is casual with high seats and a lounge bar. A more refined area at the back of the restaurant features tan-leather clam-shaped booths for sumptuous dining.