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Thirteen Chateau Denmark LONDON
Words: Cara Rogers Photography: © Mel Yates
IN A BITE Operator: CAW Ventures Developer: Consolidated Developments Interior Design: Grapes Design Uniform Design: Fashionizer www.chateaudenmark.com
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oho has no shortage of edgy F&B spots, but
in a rich red velvet, an eclectic collection of
the latest additions to Chateau Denmark
jewel-toned furniture, and feature lighting
are right at home on the iconic Denmark
composed of intertwining bronze dragons
Street. Known for attracting musicians and
accompany a series of hand-selected artwork
creatives to its multitude of music shops, live
that draws on the neighbourhood’s creative
venues and tattoo parlours, the strip provides
history, including a large-scale print of Damien
the ideal backdrop for Thirteen, a reimagined
Frost’s Soho Tableaux.
take on the traditional hotel bar.
Taking cues from the location’s penchant
Operated by CAW Ventures’ Carrie Wicks and
for excess, Thirteen serves an extensive range
Alan Petrie, the new venue finds a home within
of spirits, from rare mezcals to Scotch whisky,
1-3 Denmark Street, one of several buildings
alongside new takes on classic libations.
that make up the dispersed hotel. Thirteen’s
Cocktail names honour the music legends that
dramatic design flourishes and a curated music
have flocked to the street over the years, from
playlist captures the spirit of the neighbourhood,
Morning Fury, a non-alcoholic aperitif that
welcoming guests into a theatrical Baroque
ironically takes influence from the Sex Pistols’
playground. Down below, those in the know will
documentary The Filth & The Fury, to Major
also find underground haunt dial8.
Tom, a gin and tonic twist served in a highball
With interiors by London-based Grapes
with lemongrass – a nod to David Bowie’s Space
Design, both spaces take a maximalist approach;
Oddity. With Denmark Street’s lore dating back
while dial8 is intimate and discreet, Thirteen
to the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Bob Marley,
is bold and energetic, bringing a distinct kind
Chateau Denmark’s newly-opened bars promise
of theatre to Soho through texture, fabric and
to bring a flamboyant touch of theatre to the
finish. Dramatic touches like sweeping curtains
hotel’s F&B offering.