What do you do when you want to create the latest destination rooftop bar in London, but don’t want your vision to be hampered by the elements?
You turn your outdoor bar into an indoor bar – or an indoor, outdoor bar, if you’re the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – Tower of London.
Jason Eastwood, Managing Director of Canopies UK, reveals how the sky really was the limit when it came to making sure guests can enjoy the iconic views of London from Hilton’s Savage Garden bar, whether it’s day or night, raining or sunny.
Canopies UK were contacted by The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Tower of London to help with the creation of Savage Garden – a 8,870 sq ft exclusive rooftop bar, featuring a cocktail lounge, dining areas, private spaces and two outdoor terraces.
Essentially, the project involved making a real statement, which Canopies UK enabled the Hilton to do by helping the hotel make the most of every single square inch of space that was available to them – both inside and out.
At 12-storeys high, the new bar was at the mercy of the weather, so Canopies UK were called upon to install one of their Cantabria canopies, which features six retractable roofs that can be opened and closed independently of each other at the touch of a button.
“The canopy’s a real head-turning feature and enables the terrace to be transformed from an al fresco summer hotspot into a winter events space for private hire and seasonal pop-ups quickly and easily,” explains Jason.
In addition to the highly stylish and unique retractable waterproof roofs, the canopy also features integrated guttering, LED lighting, heating and a combination of fixed and vertical sliding glass screens that can be retracted in the finer weather and partially or fully closed in cooler, wetter and more changeable weather.
The hotel’s General Manager, Bernadette Gilligan, said: “Come rain or shine, guests can enjoy everything from drinks to private events in the space as the retractable canopy – designed and built as bespoke for Savage Garden – means that the terrace can be cosy and covered during winter, and the perfect suntrap come summer.”
For the full project details, visit www.canopiesuk.co.uk/casestudies/doubletree-by-hilton-savage-garden/. To discuss your canopy requirements with Canopies UK or to find out more, call 01254 777 002, email [email protected] or visit www.canopiesuk.co.uk/hospitality/outdoor-terrace-canopies/cantabria-terrace-canopies/
