Famed West London institution Beach Blanket Babylon launches a sister venue Beach Blanket Babylon Shoreditch, before further BBB venues are established overseas as part of their current expansion plans that include the USA and Europe. This expansion will capitalise on 17 successful years for BBB Notting Hill, the recently completed refurbishment program and the establishment of its new membership scheme, BBB’s following will soon be able to enjoy a home away from home in both west London and east, in keeping with its namesake BBB will feature a similar eclecticism but in a more contemporary style.

BBB Shoreditch occupies an old imposing warehouse on the Bethnal Green Road, comprising of four floors and a roof garden*. Each floor is characterised by its large scale striking features and high ceilings. On the ground floor a 120 seater restaurant with open theatre kitchens and a very large central marble bar, whilst downstairs the cocktail lounge equipped with an even larger central marble bar, can accommodate up to 300 guests and features a VIP area with banquet seating.

The first floor will operate by day as a contemporary art gallery which will be available for hire.* It will also be used for events and private dining by night. This floor overlooks the Roof Garden and outdoor cinema /projection space. The top floor will house the BBB members lounge and overlooks the city with a fabulous view of the London skyline.

BASEMENT
The basement is divided into two main areas and is accessed by both stairs and a customer lift manned by an old-fashioned uniformed lift attendant*. The focus of the room is dominated by a central bar. Both parts of the bar can be hired out for private functions with a capacity of up to 300 people and licensed till late with international DJ’s or live cabaret on the stage area, providing a grown up, fashionable entertainment for east London.

GROUND FLOOR: RESTAURANT / BAR / BRASSERIE 
The ground floor is accessed by a large and imposing entrance on Bethnal Green Rd. A large solid marble central bar dominates the room where guests can either sip cocktails or dine. Dining is further characterised by raised levels of private dining spaces as well banquet seating and loose tables and chairs to choose from. 

A further raised dining area overlooking the main room can be used for private dining for 60 guests or maybe used for bands and live performances. Evocative of the royal box enclosure at the royal ballet, it provides an intimate and versatile space. Total seating on the ground floor 100 guests.

EXECUTIVE CHEFS:
The menu is characterised by brassiere style dishes and fine dining. The executive chefs include Rex Newmark, graduate and award winner from renowned Westminster Kingsway College, who will be heading up the kitchen presenting a menu primarily sourced from local suppliers.

 FIRST FLOOR GALLERY / FUNCTION ROOMS:
The first floor will house a separate art gallery, a customary white space of 2000sqft. The space will offer an exciting programme featuring various art disciplines and will be guest curated by some of London’s leading gallerists. The space will also be available to hire for private functions, dinners and other events. Capacity 175 standing and 100 seated.

 ROOF GARDEN
The roof garden will be dominated by outlandish palm trees, fountains and tropical birds and greenery etc. It will host also an outside bar and cinema for films and art projections. Capacity 200 standing and 120 seated – due to open Spring 2009

SECOND FLOOR – PRIVATE MEMBERS LOUNGE - due to open Spring 2009 
The members lounge will have its own cocktail bar and offer members the opportunity to relax from the hustle and bustle of the lower floors, it will be relaxed and offer an ideal environment for everything from a casual business meeting to a members get-together with their friends. Membership fee’s will be nominal and includes benefits that can be enjoyed at BBB Notting Hill such as access to its private rooms and members bar as well as special previews of exhibitions and shows at the Beach Blanket Gallery E1. Membership to the under 25’s will be absolutely free though applicants will have to be vetted by the membership committee.

* coming soon