The Hoxton has announced that it will be bringing its signature design-led, community-focussed ethos to historic Exchequer Street, the restored Victorian building (once the Central Hotel)will be home to 129 rooms, an inviting lobby complete with bar and Viking-era ruins, an all-day Peruvian-inspired restaurant Cantina Valentina, sandwich spot by day and natural wine bar by night Dollars, local landmark The Library Bar and Groundwork, The Hoxton’s first ever nightlife venue.
With Ennismore’s in-house design team at AIME Studios leading on design throughout the hotel, the Lobby Bar and lounge on entry is, in true Hox-fashion, homey yet refined. With nods to the traditional Irish pub, the space plays with more stripped back, industrial elements for a contemporary feel, and pays tribute to the Viking history of the site discovered during development. Offered up as the neighbourhood’s unofficial living room, the atmosphere will shift with the day: laptops and lattes give way to spritzes and small plates, with a curated drinks list featuring great wines, house cocktails and local favourites.
Cantina Valentina, the hotel’s ground floor restaurant and bar, serves up vibrant Peruvian flavours all day, every day. With the concept already well-stablished and well-loved at The Hoxton, Brussels, Cantina Valentina blends the warmth of a traditional family-run picantería with a modern, playful spirit from the food and drinks to the design and atmosphere. Dollars is a laidback sandwich shop inspired by New York deli culture, with a focus on only the best produce, whether it’s a loaded sandwich, sweet treat or artisanal coffee by day, or a chilled glass of wine and playful bar snacks in the evening. Designed for the community, Dollars will be a spot for any mood or moment.
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