Bar Blondie: A Midcentury-Style Salon for Creatives Opens in Queen's Park
Bar Blondie has launched at 19-21 Lonsdale Road, Queen's Park, London, showcasing a blend of midcentury aesthetics and country-and-western themes. The establishment was created by sommelier Alexandra Price and restaurateur Elliot Milne, with interiors crafted by Macaulay Sinclair and art selected by Ryan Stanier. This 45-seat venue features a stained sapele bar, vintage chrome seating, and Velours Faon banquettes from Nobilis Paris. A Murano glass chandelier illuminates the space, while a curated vinyl sound system enhances the atmosphere. Notable artworks include Lucy Robson's 'As Above, So Below' and spaghetti-western posters. The culinary offerings, overseen by chefs Alastair Walling and Alexander Busca, include snacks, pasta, and grilled items, complemented by a wine list inspired by artistic personalities. The name 'Blondie' nods to Clint Eastwood's role in 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.'
Key facts
- Bar Blondie opened at 19-21 Lonsdale Rd, London NW6 6RA, UK.
- Co-founded by sommelier Alexandra Price and restaurateur Elliot Milne.
- Interiors by Macaulay Sinclair; art curation by Ryan Stanier of The Other Art Fair.
- Seats 45 guests; features midcentury design and country-and-western theme.
- Art includes commissioned work by Lucy Robson and spaghetti-western posters.
- Menu includes handmade pasta and Provençal-inspired dishes.
- Wine list sections named after Joan Didion, Ray Eames, and Sergio Leone.
- Name inspired by Clint Eastwood's character in 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'.
Entities
Artists
- Alexandra Price
- Elliot Milne
- Ryan Stanier
- Lucy Robson
- Gastone Rinaldi
- Sergio Leone
- Clint Eastwood
- Joan Didion
- Ray Eames
- Alastair Walling
- Alexander Busca
Institutions
- Bar Blondie
- Silver Tree Restaurants
- Macaulay Sinclair
- The Other Art Fair
- Plates
- Nobilis Paris
- Craftwood UK Interiors
- LightOn
- Tateside
- Audio Gold
- At the Movies Posters
- Vinterior
- Pyrá
- Don't Tell Dad
- Wallpaper*
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Queen's Park
- Lonsdale Road