This Luxury Historic London Hotel Is Known As A Culinary Destination
When a new hotel opens, it often brings along with it one, maybe two culinary attractions. Honestly, in a city as densely populated as London, hotels don't often have the space to house more than a couple of restaurants in the center of the city. However, Raffles London at The OWO made itself stand out from the moment it opened in 2023 with nine dining venues, including four from two different Michelin-starred chefs.
'Raffles London at The OWO offers truly immersive dining experiences that exceed traditional hotel offerings,' says Fiona Harris, director of marketing and communications at Raffles London at The OWO, in an email interview with Forbes. 'The thought and care that is woven into each and every culinary aspect is unparalleled, from top-tier service to exquisite preparation and unique flavors, Raffles London at The OWO delivers excellence at every turn.'
Five of the nine restaurants and two of the bars are operated Raffles London At The OWO.
The hotel has nine dining concepts and three bars. Five of the nine restaurants and two of the bars are operated by the hotel itself. 'All offer a diverse gastronomy,' says Harris. 'No one concept is the same, allowing guests to indulge and imbibe in a melting pot of global cuisine, crafted by the world's most renowned culinary masterminds.'
Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO is the namesake signature restaurant at the property from Michelin-starred chef Maura Colagreco. This year, the spot won its first Michelin star. In addition, the property has two other restaurants from Colagrecco (Mauro's Table, an experience focused on British ingredients, and Saison by Mauro Colagrecco, an all-day Mediterranean concept). There is also The Drawing Room (a spot for afternoon tea and cocktails), The Guards Bar and Lounge (a bar with views of the Changing of the Guard), The Spy Bar (a hidden speakeasy that pays tribute to MI5 and MI6), Pillar Kitchen (a health-focused concept) and Paper Moon (an Italian restaurant with Milanese roots).
Independently, Raffles London at The OWO is also home to Kioku by Endo, a rooftop restaurant with Japanese-inspired cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Endo Kazutoshi, and Kioku Sake Bar. The rooftop restaurant recently welcomed a new head sushi chef, Shibata Takehito, a protégé of Endo Kazutoshi, who works alongside executive chef George Gkoregias.
'By offering a plethora of dining experiences, Raffles London at The OWO becomes a destination in itself,' says Harris. 'Guests no longer have to leave the property to enjoy delicious, Michelin-starred gastronomy. Instead, these offerings are at their fingertips. And the grandeur and scale of The OWO as a magnificent building allow for the clever use of space for dining and drinking.'
The diverse food and beverage experiences onsite are all intended to pay homage to the building's ... More legacy and history.
The diverse food and beverage experiences onsite are all intended to pay homage to the building's legacy and history. For example, according to Harris, The Spy Bar was where James Bond author Ian Fleming used to visit in his role as a British Naval Intelligence Officer. Other on-site dining venues have historical significance, including Saison by Mauro Colagreco, whose site was once the historic library of the Old War Office. 'By incorporating elements of history into its cuisine, Raffles London at The OWO ensures that each dining experience is one-of-a-kind,' says Harris.
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