Victorian-era twists await foodies at new Waterloo restaurant

London’s newest restaurant has launched at The Sidings, Waterloo, enhancing the vibrant food and drink experience on the South Bank.

The Rosarium, which celebrates British cuisine with a contemporary twist, has been designed around the quintessential Victorian-era garden – vintage-style light fittings, cut glassware and garden motifs appear throughout and lies within the new experience-led destination alongside Waterloo Station, just a four-minute walk from the London Eye.

Executive chef Harvey Ayliffe, who has previously worked at 34 Mayfair, Rules Restaurant and J Sheekey, will oversee an innovative culinary offering. Diners at the 100-cover restaurant will be able to choose from dishes inspired by his own experiences, offering a unique spin on London classics. The venue will also serve a bold list of cocktails alongside its lunch, dinner and Sunday roast menus.

Visitors can dine in one of a variety of spaces inspired by the English gardens of the Victorian era. This includes the central glasshouse, the indoor terrace – which features a feasting table that seats up to 20 guests – and The Rosarium’s secret garden private dining experience.

The letting is the latest new business joining The Sidings. International independent brewer BrewDog opened its concept 26,000 sq. ft global flagship location in summer 2022. It has since welcomed thousands of visitors, who’ve enjoyed live music performances, a cocktail hideaway, co-working space, a podcast recording studio, coffee shop, duckpin bowling and a slide between two floors.

Meanwhile, global coffee brand and cocktail bar Black Sheep Coffee also opened its newest location at The Sidings. The launch marks its 70th location, offering coffees, savoury and sweet treats to the mix of tourists, visitors and commuters passing through the station each day.

Other brands already open at The Sidings include boutique Belgian chocolatier Neuhaus and luxury skincare brand Kiehl’s, alongside nationwide retailers Sainsbury’s and WH Smiths.

A new pedestrianised street, Waterloo Curve connects the station and The Sidings to the wider South Bank area, with the Thames riverside now an easy four-minute stroll away. It has been designed to reflect the area’s creative spirit and the already iconic surrounding locations such as Leake Street Arches, Royal Festival Hall and the National Theatre.

Peter Hawthorne, CEO at LCR, said: “The Sidings is all about experience and the launch of The Rosarium is a fantastic example of that in action, reimagining classic cuisine and creating a new experience for London diners.

“The South Bank is famous for its thriving food and drink culture, and The Rosarium not only echoes this but builds on it, complementing the blend of independent hospitality and retail operators, alongside big-name brands.”

Harvey Ayliffe, executive chef at The Rosarium, said: “Having been lucky enough to have worked at some of London’s best restaurants, I wanted my next adventure to capture some of the fun, skill and playfulness of all that London has to offer, taking from its past as well as its fiction, for something truly magical.”

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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