Brasserie Blanc, the French restaurant group led by acclaimed chef Raymond Blanc, will open its 19th site in Fulham Reach this May as part of the group’s 21st year of trading.
The brasserie will be located in the former Haig Distillery in the new St George residential and leisure development on the Thames waterfront, near Hammersmith Bridge. The classic and contemporary space, designed by Jordan Littler, will span 3,175 square feet offering 120 covers inside with an additional 50 covers on the terrace.
A large central bar and open kitchen pass will be flanked by two raised areas, one offering a lounging and dining space, encompassing bespoke banquettes and a selection of tables for intimate and group dining and the other for private events of up to 30 people. A statement lighting feature will mirror the curved central banquette, highlighting the elliptical shape of the building.
In line with the group’s stripped-back and relaxed look, the space will see a muted colour palette of heritage tones with contemporary furnishings in a nod to the building’s former use. The brasserie will offer a menu of classic and modern French dishes using seasonal ingredients designed by Brasserie Blanc’s Executive Chef Clive Fretwell.
CEO Mark Derry comments: “It is exciting to be opening a new Brasserie Blanc in London. The Fulham Reach development is impressive and the site we are taking is set to be a show-stopper with a central bar surrounded by more than 100 dining covers. We are all looking forward to opening the doors of the new Brasserie Blanc in May.”