Duddell’s Injects Cantonese Flavor into St Thomas Church in London Bridge

　　Housed in the historic, Grade II-listed St Thomas Church in London Bridge not far from The Shard, Duddell’s new London outpost, the first outside the original, two Michelin star, award-winning Hong Kong venue, is an authentic Cantonese restaurant that combines a culinary experience of extraordinary refinement with a regular rotation of eclectically curated contemporary artwork. The building, one of the finest examples of Queen Anne architecture in London, has been masterfully renovated by London-based architectural practice Michaelis Boyd as a celebration of both its austere, baroque heritage and the whimsical sensibility of traditional 1960’s Hong Kong tea restaurants.
　　Taking advantage of the eight-metre high church space, the architects have incorporated a mezzanine level that wraps around two sides of the restaurant and serves as additional dining space. Patrons dining on this level can enjoy sweeping views of the interiors courtesy of a clear glass balustrade, whilst the open dim sum kitchen underneath, headed up by Chef Daren Liew, allows those sitting on the ground floor to catch glimpses of the chefs at work.
　　Photo by Ed Reeve.
　　Photo by Ed Reeve.
　　Photo by Ed Reeve.
　　Photo by Ed Reeve.
　　Meanwhile, the tall, four-metre clerestory windows, a key feature of St Thomas’ architectural character which have been restored to their original grandeur, provide ample daylight as well as establish, along with imposing chandeliers of minimal elegance hanging from the original ceiling, an immersive ambience of humbling serenity. Also immaculately restored, the original dark timber church altar alludes to the building’s heritage while becoming an austere focal point of restrained ornamentation. Fittingly, the same dark oak wood has been used for the panelling that lines the perimeter of the restaurant below the win

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