The Dorchester reveals first images of renovated spaces

24 Jan 2023by Charlotte Cullinan

The Dorchester has unveiled its newly renovated ground floor, including the reimagined Promenade and Vesper Bar and the new Artists’ Bar.

Charlotte Cullinan

Content writer

Charlotte Cullinan

Content writer

Liberace's mirrored piano has pride of place in the hotel's new Artist's Bar

The Mayfair hotel has introduced the Artists’ Bar, complete with a mirrored piano that belonged to American pianist Liberace. The bar is described as “a glamorous and sparkling area for fun evenings of champagne, seafood and entertainment”. A collection of artworks by artists working in Britain will be displayed throughout the bar.

The Artist's Bar will feature a range of artwork

The Promenade has been redesigned by Pierre-Yves Rochon, using colours inspired by the British landscape. The space includes The Grill, with a focus on modern British dishes; three Michelin starred French cuisine at Alain Ducasse; and Cantonese dining at China Tang.

The new-look Promenade

The Vesper Bar, designed by Martin Brudnizki

The Vesper Bar is in a space that previously housed The Bar at The Dorchester, and it has been redesigned by Martin Brudnizki. It offers an expansive cocktail menu, and draws on the hotel’s links to the James Bond series and author Ian Fleming, who invented the Vesper Martini. Inspired by the roaring thirties, the new layout allows for a dedicated Park Lane entrance and an outside terrace with views towards Hyde Park.