In London, Meat the Fish Distorts All Sense of Time and Place

Meat the Fish, the Beirut-based destination for Mediterranean fare, recently opened its doors in London’s posh enclave of Cadogan Gardens with a sprawling bar, lounge, and dining room brought to life by interiors firm MariaGroup. Walnut paneling channels the neighborhood’s coziness, while a custom tapestry from Bokja depicts blooming gardens and farm animals, lending a surreal charm to the space. Animal influences abound elsewhere, too. A ceramic relief installation by Souraya Haddad depicts the tentacles of an octopus emerging from over the fireplace. The light-bathed cocktail bar, meanwhile, takes the shape of a crab. The bold touches are tempered by earth-toned leather barstools, C-back dining chairs, and cane-backed bar seating. As its name suggests, the menu spans seafood with caviar service and a sashimi counter, while dry-aged ribeyes and Japanese wagyu anchor its heartier main dishes.

Photography by Michael Sinclair.