The World of Hospitality Issue 28 2018 | Page 13

Mr Fogg This summer a new bar will bring a touch of plant life to Fitzrovia. Mr Fogg’s House of Botanicals will take guests on a sensory journey to an enchanted land of plants, herbs and spices that intrepid traveller, Phileas Fogg has brought back from his Around the World in 80 Days voyage. Mr Fogg’s House of Botanicals is the latest project from Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling’s Inception Group, and will showcase the fruits of Mr Fogg’s travels across two floors of exotic flora and fauna. Located on the corner of Newman Street and Goodge Street, Mr Fogg’s House of Botanicals will showcase a magnificent display of the explorer’s botanical acquisitions and eccentric souvenirs of his global adventures. A perfect complement to the exquisite Mayfair Mr Fogg’ Residence, the space will be flooded with natural light with large sash windows and ceilings high enough for the tallest of trees, creating a sense of bright airiness throughout. From the moment they arrive, guests will leave the bustling streets behind them and enter a verdant Victorian paradise. The downstairs area will feature an intimate seating area shrouded in plants, plenty of hanging ivy and a beautifully crafted handmade oak wooden bar surrounded by floriferous foliage. Colourful greenery from the furthest reaches of the globe and antique horticultural prints will proudly adorn the richly lacquered wood panelling. the World Of Hospitality 13