The Portrait by Richard Corrigan
London’s world-famous National Portrait Gallery finally reopened its doors earlier this year following a three-year closure and the most extensive transformation of the building since 1896, but it’s not just its staggering art collection that’s drawing the crowds...
Up on the fourth floor, acclaimed Irish chef and restaurateur Richard Corrigan has opened a new dining destination. Building on the success of his existing restaurants – many of which are London stalwarts (Bentley’s, Corrigan’s Mayfair and more) - his latest venture is aptly called The Portrait.
As the lift doors glide open, interiors are immediately gorgeous – there are modern tapestry walls, bronze casts, a few carefully placed plants, and cosy, booth style seating crafted from smooth pale wood, and adding to the sheer beauty of the place is the view. Wow wee…
Review continued here. Published October 2023 on Essential Surrey & SW London and included in a feature on Art In London for Dream Escape Magazine.
