Redchurch Townhouse, Shoreditch, London

Redchurch Townhouse, Shoreditch, London



The
Soho
House
group have struck again, opening their third London
townhouse (they also have Dean Street and Kettner’s, both in Soho) in
ever-popular
Shoreditch
. Situated on one of the coolest streets in the
neighbourhood, this urban bolthole has the familiar feeling of the
group’s other properties, though interiors take on a more
contemporary-cool edge (think mid-century leaning towards Seventies
retro chic) in line with its
East London
location.

Compact rooms mean it’s definitely a place for movers and
shakers who are keen to get out exploring rather than lounge about
in a bathrobe all day – though the impressive array of normal-sized
toiletries and treats from their Cowshed
Spa
does make this rather tempting. Serving its purpose as a
launchpad for the area’s stellar offering of restaurants, bars,
boutiques and markets, it’s a pretty unbeatable option if you’re
looking for a hip hotel in E1.

Rooms

If you’ve ever stayed at a Soho House property before you’ll
know the drill – it’s homely sophistication that works on both an
aesthetic and a practical level. These guys have 23 properties
around the world and have worked out exactly where you need a plug
socket, how many pillows is just right and what should be in a
minibar. Word of warning: the tiny rooms are tiny – this place does
exactly what it says on the tin, and is all the better for it.

What’s for breakfast?

We didn’t actually make it to breakfast having got
wholeheartedly stuck in to the area’s heady
nightlife scene
the previous evening, but expect acai/grain
bowls, almond-butter toast and “green eggs” (with avocado and
pesto) with njuda and porchetta creations to sate the carnivorous.
If you’re heading out the night before, be smarter than us and
remember to order yours on room service before leaving.

How about lunch and dinner?

Ground-floor
Cecconi’s
is a fanfare to Italian cuisine. Order arancini,
tuna/beef carpaccio and burrata for the table, before moving onto
pasta, wood-fired pizza or a plant-based main like whole-roasted
cauliflower. In fact, get the pizza for the table, so you can cast
your eye over other mains such as sea bass and steak. Do leave room
for “dolci” though – the profiteroles come with pistachio gelato
and chocolate sauce. Enough said.

Is there a bar?

Yes, and you should drink negronis at it while ogling the hot
young things around you.

Amenities

You won’t find a spa or a gym, but that’s not what you’re here
for.

Within a short walk I can find…

The delights and distractions of
Shoreditch
. Expect your wallet to take a hit thanks to your
close proximity to shops like APC and Modern
Society
. Check out our favourite boutiques here.

Things I should know…

Keep your eyes peeled for the house’s “40 under 40” art
collection from 40 East London artists under 40.