Spreading itself across two floors, the London outpost of Hong Kong’s two Michelin-starred restaurant Duddell’s is a sight to behold. Found in London Bridge, Duddell’s is housed inside the de-consecrated Grade II-listed St Thomas Church from the early 18th century, boasting impossibly high ceilings and an inherent sense of grandeur – it’s a truly arresting space, and one of the finest examples of Queen Anne architecture in the capital.
The venue is available for partial and exclusive hire, able to accommodate business meetings, corporate functions, parties and even wedding receptions. The two mezzanine spaces are the obvious choice for smaller corporate groups, able to host 16 and 24 respectively in a boardroom-style set up. Business meetings can take place on the mezzanine level, accompanied by dim sum and noodles, or you can keep things light with freshly-baked pastries, tea and coffee.
The ground-level restaurant space is better suited to larger events, able to host up to 100 guests for a reception. Whether it be a corporate function, a personal celebration such as a milestone birthday or even a wedding reception, Duddell’s luxurious feel will add an extra special touch to any event. The restaurant’s high-quality menu is a further draw for events, not least because of the legendary Peking duck, which is carved tableside. As well as the duck, handcrafted dim sum and other classic Catonese dishes are also available; all created under the watchful eye of executive chef Daren Liew.
It’s not just the food and interiors that set Duddell’s apart though, as the space also plays host to a vibrant arts programme, with the restaurant’s in-house gallery often housing curated exhibitions of culturally relevant artists and special art events. Furthermore, you can also request to enjoy a traditional dragon dance at your event, which is sure to get people talking.
Duddell’s roots may be in Hong Kong, but its confident and high-quality approach to events here in London Bridge is evidence that the restaurant has truly made London its home.