12 June 2009 Brandon Kinsman to open Eight Moorgate

12 June 2009

Brandon Kinsman to open Eight Moorgate

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Property developer Brandon Kinsman will open rooftop club Eight Moorgate EC2 in July, as a follow up to sister venue Eight Bank EC3, which he opened three years ago. The new members club will boast a 360 degree panoramic view over London’s skyline.

Set out over two floors and encompassing over 9000 sq ft, the club will offer two expansive terraces to enjoy the stunning views over the city. Just minutes from Liverpool Street and stylish Shoreditch, Eight Moorgate will offer a restaurant, members bar and lounge, library, exterior smoking lounge and even an on-site bespoke tailor.

Brandon previously worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years and has created a winning formula with Eight, attracting a loyal following of members to his existing plush and expansive member’s lounge, with its pewter bar, wine wall and Brunswick pool tables. Dark leathers, woods and fabrics lend the club a sophisticated and very intimate air, making it the ideal place for meetings in one of the six private rooms, or screenings and presentations in the 20-seat private cinema. Whereas Eight Bank is located underneath Change Alley, offering a secret haven from the busy City of London, Eight Moorgate will tower above the surrounding streets, and will be accessed through a glass lift located behind a discreet entrance in Dysart Street.

Guests will enter on the fifth floor and be swept along the terraces surrounding both floors of the club. Members will lounge above the city skyline, enjoying barbeques, spit roasts and live jazz. There will also be a cigar lounge outside for smokers, where members will be able to enjoy cigar evenings coupled with whisky tastings.

The club’s 90-cover dining room is also located on the fifth floor, set against a backdrop of steeples and skyscrapers. Head chef Richard Lyndon has worked with Michelin starred chef Jerome Basbancon and acclaimed Australian chef Bill Granger. Richard has created an all day dining menu serving international cuisine ranging from classics to more contemporary dishes. Pastry Chef Vanessa Antoli has previously worked for Tom Aikens and The Berkeley Hotel.

The interior, as well as the signature pieces of furniture of Eight Moorgate, has been designed by Brandon Kinsman and will be a synthesis of the cutting edge with the classic. The club’s two floors have been newly built on top of the existing building and have been constructed entirely from glass and steel.The club will offer wireless internet throughout and other new technology, lending a truly modern feel to the space. The furnishings however, with will offer flamboyant touches harking back to the 1920s, with design features including porcelain chandeliers, spitfire propeller fans and velvet chaises. Operations director Alexandre Santamaria will oversee the entire operation.

Trained in Paris, Alexandre most recently worked as operations manager for D&D London at their Royal Exchange Site and prior to that managed the Hoxton Grille in East London. Alexandre is assisted by general manager Anthony Killip, who launched Eight Bank in 2006 and has worked at a host of luxurious restaurants bars and member’s clubs over the last 15 years. Brandon Kinsman says of the project: “We are delighted to be expanding the Eight Club brand in this vibrant and exciting area and look forward to welcoming an eclectic crowd from all walks of life.”

For a sneak preview click on the following link Eight Moorgate

From: Night Online

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