Innovative, fashionable and defiantly cool, Arola is relaxed and chilled. Styled in shades of blue with white interiors, highlighted with touches of turquoise and violet, the décor is the epitome of Mediterranean chic with central circular tables given added privacy by a “curtain” of translucent aluminium. Diners will be able to view the kitchens from both the bar and the lounge or may just relax completely on the terrace in the summer. During dinner, music will be mixed by the resident DJ offering a combination of funk, jazz and soul with occasional live entertainment.

A disciple of Ferrán Adrià of Barcelona with whom he worked for eight years, Sergi Arola’s twin passions are music and food and he enjoys a rare culinary pedigree. Representing the second generation of Spain’s avant garde chefs, he is both a pioneering presence in the food world and a humble and respectful admirer of his forebears whom he lists as Pierre Gagnaire, Juan Mari Arzak and Adrià.

Arola’s menus offer a creative and contemporary twist to Portu-guese cuisine, mixing tradition and heritage with his inimitable modern approach. Like his mentor, Arola seeks to give diners unexpected contrasts of flavour and texture with the ultimate aim
of provoking, surprising and delighting his guests. Food will be available through the day and during dinner Arola’s take on the Portuguese tapas will vie with more complicated main courses. Wines will be served from a transparent cellar, situated mid-restaurant.

For bar aficionados, the Bar and Lounge Area is distinctly sleek with crisp, clean lines, eclectic fabrics and innovative lighting. Relaxing and sophisticated, there will be a wide range of cocktails, wines and beers available to suit even the most discerning palate.