D&D London signs on for new venue at £2.4bn Stratford development

Hospitality group D&D London has signed an agreement to launch its newest dining concept at the Pavilion at International Quarter London (IQL).

The restaurant and bar group is set to open a new venue at the 17,000 sq ft Pavilion, which is situated at the gateway to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London.

The restaurant at the Pavilion will be the latest for the hospitality group, which operates London venues Bluebird Chelsea, Launceston Place in Kensington, German Gymnasium in Kings Cross, Fiume in Battersea Power Station and the recently opened 14 Hills in Fenchurch Street.

Des Gunewardena, chairman and CEO of D&D London, commented: “D&D has an established reputation for being at the forefront of restaurant development within emerging areas of cities both in the UK and overseas.

“We see Stratford as an exciting new cultural and leisure quarter of London, particularly following the 2012 Olympics, and we are admirers of Lendlease’s bold vision for IQL’s development.

“We look forward to occupying what will be some beautiful spaces and hope to develop restaurant, café and bar concepts to do justice to a building which is sure to become an iconic landmark for Stratford and for London.”

Currently under construction, the Pavilion IQL is a £2.4bn joint venture between Lendlease and regeneration specialist LCR to create a 22-acre residential, commercial, retail and leisure neighbourhood within the heart of Stratford.

Guy Thomas, head of retail at Lendlease, said: “D&D London will make the Pavilion a focal point for IQL and Stratford, and they will offer something for everyone. We look forward to revealing more about this project as work progresses.”

Peter Hawthorne, CEO of LCR, added: “The Pavilion is the focal point of IQL, providing a dedicated social space for all those who visit, live and work there.

“D&D is a natural fit for this unique space, complementing our wider placemaking strategy of making this one of the most diverse, inclusive and exciting neighbourhoods in the capital, with facilities and experiences that can be enjoyed by all.”

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