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London's German Gymnasium is named the Best Overall Restaurant


Life&Style October 05, 2016
London's German Gymnasium is named the Best Overall Restaurant. PHOTO: BUSINESSINSIDER

London's German Gymnasium has been named the world's 'Best Overall Restaurant'.

The restaurant that opened its doors in November 2015 grabbed the top spot in the 8th Restaurant & Bar Design Awards. The awards recognise outstanding food and beverage spaces globally, according to the Business Insider. 

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Here's why the German Gymnasium is considered to be the world's best restaurant:

Designed by architect Edward Gruning in 1864, German Gymnasium is situated in a newly-renovated Grade II listed building between King’s Cross station and St Pancras International.

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Initially, it was the first purpose-built gym in England that hosted the first-ever indoor Olympic Games in 1866.

Before turning into a restaurant, German Gymnasium served as offices, storage and an arts exhibition space.

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It now has an al fresco terrace, a patisserie counter, an all-day Grand Café and the Meister Bar.

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Keeping the original features intact, the designers Conran & Partners revamped the space with modern details.

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European dishes from German-born Executive Chef Bjoern Wassmuth and Eastern European wines from a list curated by Head Sommelier Virgile Degrez are served on the first floor of the restaurant.

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Whereas, German tradition of Kaffee und Kuchen can be enjoyed at the Grand Café after 4 pm with a wide range of cakes and pastries.

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The Meister Bar features Le Whaf, a special carafe that vaporises cocktails turning them into low-calorie clouds and can be used in a variety of the options on the menu. A London DJ plays at the bar, 9 pm onward from Thursday to Saturday.

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umair imran | 7 years ago | Reply Wonderful
Zaidi | 7 years ago | Reply I wonder how much does it cost to eat here...
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