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The Wolseley Restaurant

160 Piccadilly
London, W1J 9EB
England

Telephone: +44 [0]207 499 6996
Fax:          +44 [0]207 499 6888

Opening times: Monday-Friday 7.00 - 24.00 (Midnight)
                       Saturday 9.00 - 24.00 (Midnight)
                       Sunday 9.00 - 23.00

In 1921, Wolseley Motors Limited commissioned the architect, William Curtis Green, to design a prestigious car showroom in London’s West End. He drew on Venetian and Florentine influences and made the interior very atmospheric with its grand pillars, arches and stairways. The Wolseley cars were displayed on the marble floor and cost between £225-£1300.  Unfortunately, the cars did not sell well enough and by 1926 the Company was bankrupt.

Barclays Bank acquired the building and the branch opened for the first time in April 1927. William Curtis Green was recalled to install offices and a banking counter retaining the Japanese lacquer theme. He also designed specialised furniture including a post box and stamp machine, which is on display today. Barclays remained until 1999.

Chris Corbin and Jeremy King secured the site in July 2003 and its restoration and renovation was overseen by David Collins Architects. The Wolseley opened in November 2003.

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The Wolseley Restaurant website: www.thewolseley.com