I recently had the pleasure of watching Danny Boyle’s new
film called, “Trance”. It struck me how much the Hospitality industry is used
as the backdrop for important scenes in Hollywood and beyond.
More than most London is used as a location to film these pivotal scenes in. Using its vast array of riches when it comes to the variety of bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels that London contains. Therefore I started to look into some of the locations that have actually been used in films. Here is my top 10
More than most London is used as a location to film these pivotal scenes in. Using its vast array of riches when it comes to the variety of bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels that London contains. Therefore I started to look into some of the locations that have actually been used in films. Here is my top 10
1. Portrait Restaurant & Bar – In the West End,
it is supposed to have one of the world's best collections of portraits. Housed
in the National Portrait Gallery this restaurant has stunning views and it was
used as the restaurant from scenes in 2004's film called, “Closer”, starring
Natalie Portman, Clive Owen, Julia Roberts and Jude Law. It utilised the
remarkable views across the capital from the restaurant. You too can soak up
London life from this hidden gem rooftop restaurant, which serves up classic
British food.
2.
Hakkassan Restaurant & Bar – Situated in Bloomsbury
- Hakkasan is a Michelin star Chinese restaurant and is where the charming Hugh
Grant tries to unravel his character's web of lies in About A Boy. Inside it's
pretty cool with the interior design bagging its own award for designer
Christian Liaigre and it's rated as one of the Top 50 restaurants in the world.
3. Brasserie Max – Based in Covent Garden this restaurant is in the middle of Theatreland, and was used in Woody Allen's lusty tennis flick, Match Point. Whilst you sip on a cocktail, take afternoon tea, or gorge on a pre-theatre menu, you might get lucky and spot one of the hotel's famous guests. Previous big names include the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Meryl Streep, Stephen Fry, Kiefer Sutherland and Kate Winslet.
4. Tate Modern Restaurant – On the South Bank you can go where Bridget Jones and her friends hung out. On the seventh level of the Tate Modern building, the restaurant overlooks the River Thames, providing stunning views of the city to the north.
5. Ye Olde Mitre - Hatton Gardens it’s classed as a true British pub. It dates back to 1547 and used as one of the locations of Guy Ritchie's Snatch. You'll have to get your beady eyes on to spot this tiny wood-panelled alehouse hidden down an alleyway.
6. Nodu London – Situated in Mayfair – this is not your normal restaurant for a meal on a budget, but if high-concept Japanese cuisine floats your boat then you might like this place. Used by Anna (Julia Roberts) and William (Hugh Grant) in Brit-flick, Notting Hill, Nobu might just be your thing. Located inside the Metropolitan Hotel, this Michelin star restaurant lies along the exclusive Park Lane, just opposite the grandeur of Hyde Park.
7. City Spice – On Brick Lane and slightly camouflaged by Brick Lane's vast array of restaurants, City Spice was once the Clifton Restaurant featured in The Crying Game in 1992 when Irish terrorist, “Jude”, spied on “Dil” and “Fergus”. You can do your own people-watching while munching on some authentic Bangladeshi food. It is said that City Spice has an enormous menu suitable for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, full of recognisable favourites and more unusual speciality dishes.
8. Anchor Bankside – On Park Street on the South Bank cue the music, ha ha. This place was a refuge used by Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt after completing his 1996 debut big-screen assignment in Mission Impossible, when he kicked back with a pint outside The Anchor. Rebuilt in 1676 after fire destroyed the original structure, The Anchor was once Samuel Pepys' lookout during the Great Fire of London and is now a neighbour to the reconstructed Globe Theatre. A historic pub popular with tourists boasting a rooftop terrace overlooking the Thames.
9. The Newman Arms – On Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia – if you are a film buff you will recognise this pub from the opening scene of the controversial thriller, Peeping Tom. The critics' response to the 1960 film almost destroyed Powell's career as a director in the UK. Away from the camera, the pub is, in fact, far from sinister, offering a stress-free retreat from the bustle of Oxford Street's rat race. Dating back to 1730, it was frequented by the likes of George Orwell and Dylan Thomas, and it specialises in pies and pints, even boasting its own Pie Room.
10. Café Rouge – not really wanting to put a chain in this list but based inCovent Garden this restaurant was used in arguably the best-loved British romantic comedy and one that certainly assisted with Hugh Grant's career of playing bumbling charmers. Fans of the 1994 film, Four Weddings and a Funeral, may recognise the interior as the location where Carrie (Andie McDowell) shocked Charles in admitting the extent of her sexual history.
3. Brasserie Max – Based in Covent Garden this restaurant is in the middle of Theatreland, and was used in Woody Allen's lusty tennis flick, Match Point. Whilst you sip on a cocktail, take afternoon tea, or gorge on a pre-theatre menu, you might get lucky and spot one of the hotel's famous guests. Previous big names include the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Meryl Streep, Stephen Fry, Kiefer Sutherland and Kate Winslet.
4. Tate Modern Restaurant – On the South Bank you can go where Bridget Jones and her friends hung out. On the seventh level of the Tate Modern building, the restaurant overlooks the River Thames, providing stunning views of the city to the north.
5. Ye Olde Mitre - Hatton Gardens it’s classed as a true British pub. It dates back to 1547 and used as one of the locations of Guy Ritchie's Snatch. You'll have to get your beady eyes on to spot this tiny wood-panelled alehouse hidden down an alleyway.
6. Nodu London – Situated in Mayfair – this is not your normal restaurant for a meal on a budget, but if high-concept Japanese cuisine floats your boat then you might like this place. Used by Anna (Julia Roberts) and William (Hugh Grant) in Brit-flick, Notting Hill, Nobu might just be your thing. Located inside the Metropolitan Hotel, this Michelin star restaurant lies along the exclusive Park Lane, just opposite the grandeur of Hyde Park.
7. City Spice – On Brick Lane and slightly camouflaged by Brick Lane's vast array of restaurants, City Spice was once the Clifton Restaurant featured in The Crying Game in 1992 when Irish terrorist, “Jude”, spied on “Dil” and “Fergus”. You can do your own people-watching while munching on some authentic Bangladeshi food. It is said that City Spice has an enormous menu suitable for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, full of recognisable favourites and more unusual speciality dishes.
8. Anchor Bankside – On Park Street on the South Bank cue the music, ha ha. This place was a refuge used by Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt after completing his 1996 debut big-screen assignment in Mission Impossible, when he kicked back with a pint outside The Anchor. Rebuilt in 1676 after fire destroyed the original structure, The Anchor was once Samuel Pepys' lookout during the Great Fire of London and is now a neighbour to the reconstructed Globe Theatre. A historic pub popular with tourists boasting a rooftop terrace overlooking the Thames.
9. The Newman Arms – On Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia – if you are a film buff you will recognise this pub from the opening scene of the controversial thriller, Peeping Tom. The critics' response to the 1960 film almost destroyed Powell's career as a director in the UK. Away from the camera, the pub is, in fact, far from sinister, offering a stress-free retreat from the bustle of Oxford Street's rat race. Dating back to 1730, it was frequented by the likes of George Orwell and Dylan Thomas, and it specialises in pies and pints, even boasting its own Pie Room.
10. Café Rouge – not really wanting to put a chain in this list but based inCovent Garden this restaurant was used in arguably the best-loved British romantic comedy and one that certainly assisted with Hugh Grant's career of playing bumbling charmers. Fans of the 1994 film, Four Weddings and a Funeral, may recognise the interior as the location where Carrie (Andie McDowell) shocked Charles in admitting the extent of her sexual history.
So this is a small list of the ones I can think of but we
are interested as to what your favourite restaurant, bar, pub, hotel scene is
in cinematic history?? Please let us know and we will look into it!!??
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