sketch - the Glade

Dazzling and design are the main buzz words here. Laid out over two floors, on the former site of the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Sketch complex comprises two critically acclaimed restaurants, an art gallery, un salon de thé and two spectacular bars. This place is so fashionable, in fact, that even the toilets – a collection of bright white, egg-shaped, space-age pods - are a talking point. Don’t be fooled by the decidedly ordinary-looking, pale 18th century townhouse building that meets you on approach, inside this is a pure sci-fi, space age fantasia. Comfort Food and substantial sandwiches are on the menu at The Glade so you have a choice of old favourites like croque monsieur (which surely qualifies as both) or macaroni cheese - admittedly served with Emmenthal and a side of celeriac salad.

Best for:
Space age and sci-fi, minimalism and Martinis, high-fashion, fantasy and flamboyance.

Did you know?
Sketch's resident chef, Pierre Gagnaire's French restaurant was ranked 3rd in the world in 2006 and 2007.