Claridge’s opens Artspace Café

Mayfair hotel Claridge’s has announced the opening of Artspace Café, a venue that will focus on breakfast and lunch. 

The cafe, which has its own entrance on Brook’s Mews, was designed by renowned British architectural designer John Pawson, and features a patisserie counter, marble communal table as a central spot, and entry down to Claridge’s Artspace, a gallery which rotates free exhibitions. 

Everything on Artspace’s menu has been designed for takeaway for those on the move, which allows Claridge’s to be eaten alfresco “for the very first time”. 

In addition, it also serves artisan coffee by independent Cornwall-based Origin Coffee, as well as chai lattes and hot chocolate. Juices, smoothies, kombuchas and champagne are also served and available for takeaway. 

Dmitri Magi, culinary director at Claridge’s, said: “This is a new kind of dining for Claridge’s, an informal style which will focus on building community, both locally and in the art world. Claridge’s ArtSpace Café is our contribution, with more to come, to making Brook’s Mews a London destination of the future.”