Aside from the great wine and food, one of the main draws at James Suckling Wine Central (now recognised as one of the best wine bars in Hong Kong!) is the unique interior design. The 2,000 square-foot space features a sleek wine bar, an intimate wine lounge as well as plush seating and a dining area. The contemporary space has distinctive rounded raw concrete walls, warm wooden panelling and recessed lights. It is the perfect space for sharing a glass of wine or two with some Korean bites. Highlights of the interior include a customised dividing wall filled with Lalique stemware bearing James Suckling’s name, and the Instagrammable wine walls, complete with some of the fine bottles that James has drank over the years. The brainchild behind the project was Sean Dix, an interior architect and furniture and product designer based in Hong Kong. He created an eye-catching environment that is a joy to be in and incorporated bespoke Irusu collection tables and seating into the space. We spoke to him about the project to find out what it had to with an 80s art film and what his favorite parts of the interior are. Scroll down to read the interview.
James, Marie, and Francesco contacted me to talk about their ideas for a cool new wine-focused restaurant. Their idea to create a fun, professional but unpretentious place struck a chord with me.
