Duddell’s, the celebrated Cantonese restaurant in the heart of London Bridge, is delighted to announce that it will evolve its bar offering with an all-new cocktail list and series of dim sum afternoons, launching on Wednesday 1st May 2019.
Set within the historic Grade II-listed St Thomas’ Church, a destination in and of itself, the new cocktail menu takes inspiration from the defining style and individuality of the renowned drinks list from the original Duddell’s in Hong Kong. Crafted by JIA Group’s long-standing former bar manager and Diageo World Class Finalist James Barker, the revitalised menu at the London outpost will explore the world of flavours and textures from Asia and beyond in a manner that is unpretentious, elegant and honest.
The new cocktail menu will be split into three sections, first the Duddell’s Defining Cocktails, a selection of some of the most notable drinks to appear on Duddell’s Hong Kong’s menu since opening six years ago. Then the completely new Feng Shui creations, an understated range of drinks embodying one of the six principles of Feng Shui. For those wishing to try something without alcohol, the Temperance selection offers a refreshing selection of alcohol-free drinks which pair well with Cantonese cuisine.
Alongside this, Duddell’s will also introduce an exciting new afternoon menu showcasing a set selection of their most popular dim sum dishes with cocktails, available every day from 3pm-6pm. Diners can expect favourites such as the Pork siu mai (£7), Har gau (£7), Black pepper duck pumpkin dumpling (£7) Wild mushroom dumpling (£7) and famed Cantonese dim sum symphony (£19) on the menu which be enjoyed alongside the new cocktail creations.
By cutting out the pretences, the standout bar menus invite visitors to experience a collection of new cocktail blends along with signature classics and handcrafted dim sum, set against the backdrop of one of London’s most beautiful drinking and dining destinations. From a late afternoon treat to after-work drinks or a weekend indulgence, guests to Duddell’s can enjoy a relaxed and convivial atmosphere from day to night.
The full cocktail menu can be found below. Designed to please a variety of palates, the drinks complement the restaurant’s renowned authentic Cantonese cuisine and are also able to be enjoyed independently in a bar setting.
Duddell’s
Duddell’s is a cultural and social destination created for people with an active appreciation of the arts. Founded by hospitality entrepreneur Yenn Wong, Duddell’s is neither museum nor gallery – it is a colourful backdrop against which ideas can be shared and developed, connecting art and people in a new way. After only five months of opening in 2013, Duddell’s in Hong Kong received its first Michelin star, which it still holds today.
As at the Hong Kong venue, the outpost in London Bridge continues the tradition by showcasing authentic Cantonese dishes and hand-crafted dim sum, using only the freshest, premium ingredients sourced in the UK and abroad. Set in the historic St. Thomas Church, minutes from Borough Market and The Shard, Duddell’s London is designed by Michaelis Boyd (Soho Farmhouse, Soho House Berlin) to maximize the heritage elements of the Grade II-listed building.
JIA Group
Founded by entrepreneur Yenn Wong in 2004, JIA Group has established a reputation internationally as an award-winning trendsetter in the hospitality industry. With a management philosophy based on originality, culinary authenticity, simplicity, quality service and passion, JIA was established with the opening of the Philippe Starck-designed hotel JIA Hong Kong, shortly followed by JIA Shanghai. The company has since shifted from hotels to restaurants and JIA’s current portfolio includes 11 restaurants in Hong Kong and one in London, and will be opening its twelfth Hong Kong restaurant Louise in June 2019 in collaboration with renowned French Chef Julien Royer of Odette Singapore, recently voted #1 in the “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants JIA was successfully listed on the GEM Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in February 2018.
