The Metropolitan Bar
For the refurbishment of The Metropolitan Bar in Marylebone kdpa went back to the origins of this Grade II listed building for inspiration. The distinctive red of the main dining room was chosen based on an historic colour scheme and suited the bold opulence of the existing ornate columns and coffered ceilings. Original features including a Victorian window previously encased within the walls were uncovered and restored with specialist artists working on the restoration of the historic coats of arms all adding to the sense of grandeur within this historic building.
This pub is named after the Metropolitan Railway – the world’s first urban underground railway which passes under Marylebone Road. The company’s house style was developed later, mainly by its own architect, Charles W Clark. His grandest scheme was for the reconstruction of Baker Street which included a new company headquarters and Chiltern Court, a huge block of flats above the station. The work was begun in 1911, yet was not completed until the late 1920s.
Photography: © Pippa Hudson Photography