NEW BAR OPENING: THE RED ROOM IS UNVEILED AT THE CONNAUGHT
‘I Am Rouge’ by celebrated French-American artist Louise Bourgeois.
The Connaught recently launched a brand new bar, The Red Room, which opened on Wednesday 29th September 2021. Joining the hotel’s renowned bars including The Connaught Bar, rated the world’s best, the space is set to be an entirely different experience for guests. The Red Room has 50 covers and opening hours are 4pm - midnight, Wednesday – Saturday.
The Red Room showcases collection of red artworks by four female visionaries within, including Louise Bourgeois, Jenny Holzer, Ti-a Thuy Nguyen and Trina McKillen. Some of the artwork has, up to now, has never been exhibited anywhere in the world. In keeping with the red theme, the bar has a wine focus, boasting an impressive collection of the world’s best reds.
Guests will enter The Red Bar through a velvet-curtained doorway from the hotel’s Champagne Room. Inside, an impressive art collection, curated by Paddy McKillen, co-owner of Maybourne Hotel Group.
McKillen says ‘The Connaught has long been home to a significant collection of art, both classic and contemporary. This paved the way for a collection of four female artists’ work, all in red, which is unusual in its own right. The vision of The Red Room has been in my mind for many years and each piece was bought specifically with this space in mind.’
Wine is at the heart of The Red Room, with an impressive list overseen by Daniel Manetti, Director of Wine
The bar is designed by Bryan O’Sullivan, who created the space as a ‘home within a home’ with the feel of a collector’s living room. Soft creams, blush pinks and pearl blues allow the art to stand out. Focal points include the pink onyx bar with jewel-like moulded lamps, the striking Italian marble fireplace and two glass panels in vivid reds and blues by British artist Brian Clarke - the only male exhibited in The Red Room.
O’Sullivan says, ‘My studio and I were honoured to be asked to work on yet another incredible bar for the Maybourne family, especially given the calibre of art that acted as the launch pad for our ideas. When designing the space we envisioned an eclectic art collector’s home. A space that feels elevated yet utterly relaxed'.
The Connaught Carlos Place Mayfair London W1K 2AL
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