It’s a list that features what are being called the most striking, innovative and dramatically designed restaurants and bars of the year. Or, in short, the most beautiful dining destinations and watering holes in the world.
After browsing 620 submissions from more than 60 countries, a panel of design experts announced the winners of the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2012 in London, giving top nods to Spanish restaurant A Cantina which was named the Best Restaurant overall for its minimalist design, soaring ceilings, matchstick architecture and airy brightness.
Bulgarian bar Graffiti, was also anointed Best Bar for its striking
fan-like wood work panelling and ceilings, reminiscent of the underside
of Portobello mushrooms, and clean, white furnishings. Click through for a virtual tour of the most beautiful restaurants and bars around the world.
Best Restaurant or Bar in a hotel, UK
Cut, 45 Park Lane, London Lead designer: Thierry Despont
Best Bar, Australia & Pacific
Baker D. Chirico, Australia Lead designer March Studio
Best Multiple or Club Bar, UK
Dirty Martini, Hanover Square, London Lead designer: Grapes Design
Best Pop-up Restaurant, International
Les Grandes Tables de L'ile Seguin, France Lead designer: 1024 architecture
Best Restaurant or Bar, North America
Pump Room, United States Lead designer: Yabu Pushelberg
Best Restaurant or Bar, Middle East
Cocteau, Lebanon Lead designer Gatserelia Design
Best Restaurant or Bar, Asia
Café Kureon, Japan Lead designer Kengo Kuma & AssociatesBest Standalone Bar or Club, UK
The Drift , London Lead designer: Fusion Design and Architecture
Best Lighting, International
W Lounge & Bar, W Hotel, London Lead designer: MBLD
Best Restaurant or Bar, South and Central America
Fasano Las Piedras, Uruguay Lead designer: Isay Weinfeld
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