Little Kudu Restaurant

Upon entering Little Kudu, the rear of the railway arch provides an immediate focal point. Clad in luxurious bronze mirror with brass detailing and with a central arched wine bar which feels almost altar like, designed by A-nrd studio to echo the curves and lines of the architecture, guests feel instantly transported into an intimate and atmospheric space. The bespoke bar which doubles as a wine cellar is crafted from honey oak which creates a dramatic display. Brass detailing and elephant ladders add a sense of nostalgic charm.

With a warm and welcoming colour palette, the interior feels familiar yet fresh. The ceiling and exposed brick walls are painted in a soft apricot colour, that ground tonal accents and a textural material palette. In line with A-nrd Studio’s approach to sustainability, the parquet floor in a rich walnut timber was reclaimed and
refurbished.

The centrepiece of Little Kudu is the open kitchen with counter seating. Designed with restaurant theatre in mind, guests can watch the buzz and hustle of the kitchen whilst they drink and dine. Cladded with a mix of apricot cement tiles and glossy fluted terracotta metro tiles, it features a sleek polished rose pink terrazzo countertop and is complimented by slim black metal bar seating with plum leather upholstery adding deeper, richer hues to the overall space.

Zoning the rest of the restaurant space to create varied and atmospheric experiences, a monolithic communal bar table, also crafted from polished rose pink terrazzo, is central to the space and illuminated by a statement 2-meter-drop vintage Murano chandelier further adding to the atmospheric and minimaluxe feel of Little Kudu.

Three high sharing tables fill the right of the restaurant space. Here walls feature a raw plaster finish which is interspersed by bands of apricot cement tiles and a fluted dark oak timber moulding. Bespoke mirrors sit parallel to tables and are angled to reflect the hustle and buzz of the kitchen and the tapas-style menu and wine which will fill tabletops. Black overhanging wall lamps are positioned to illuminate diners.

As with every A-nrd Studio project, everything at Little Kudu is careful and considered and layered together to create an expressive interior full of character and design details that feel harmoniously comfortable yet luxurious. A-nrd Studio’s mix of materials and colours are refined and effortlessly contemporary creating an inviting and sociable atmosphere where friends and strangers can interact and come back time after time, taking away a whole new dining experience.

Design: A-nrd Studio
Contractor: Sununu Hernandez
Photography: Clare Meanry