Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has agreed a deal with AXA IM Alts to open what is believed to be the UK’s highest bar and restaurant at 22 Bishopsgate in London.
The company has taken a 20-year lease on 24,361 sq ft of space across levels 58M, 59, 60 and 61 of 22 Bishopsgate, from which it will operate the Asian-inspired Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay restaurant.
The Lucky Cat will feature a 14-seat chef’s table and its open-air rooftop terrace will serve cocktails until 3am.
Gordon Ramsay said: “This is more than just a new opening – it’s a significant milestone for our business. We’re not only launching the highest culinary experiences in London but also creating a vibrant culinary hub at the impressive 22 Bishopsgate in the heart of the city. I would like to thank all our partners, including Barclays, for their support and I cannot wait to share this unique dining experience with our guests.”
John O’Driscoll, global co-head of real estate at AXA IM Alts, added: “At 22 Bishopsgate we have always set out to ensure that the building not only offers best in class sustainable and smart workspace for our occupiers, but is also a destination in its own right that all Londoners and visitors to the UK capital can enjoy.
“The addition of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants to the 22 Bishopsgate community represents another key milestone in achieving that goal. I am sure that, with diners able to enjoy the superb culinary and drinks offering that Gordon and his team will provide, while enjoying fantastic views of London and beyond from what will be the UK’s highest building top restaurant, this will be a truly unique and exciting experience for everyone who visits.
“Alongside the recent opening of our Horizon 22 viewing gallery, these new restaurants will also make a valuable contribute to the Corporation of London’s Destination City vision to broaden the appeal of this famous Square Mile to people of all walks of life and outside of traditional working hours.”
