PANTECHNICON JOURNAL
STORIES OF CREATIVITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
THE STORY BEHIND PANTECHNICON
Delve deeper into the Pantechnicon building’s fascinating history as an arts & culture hub.
A NEW YEAR’S EVE TO REMEMBER
Step into a world of glitz & glamour at one of our New Year’s Eve soirées at Sachi and the Roof Garden.
THE HIGHLAND PARK HIDEAWAY
New to our Roof Garden, be the first to discover our Highland Park Hideaway in partnership with the award-winning Scottish whisky.
THE ART OF WAGASHI WITH YASUHIRO HIKIAMI
Visit our confectionery pop-up between 2-5 November where wagashi master, Yasuhiro Hikiami from Toyama will be creating his original creations alongside bespoke design requests.
CELEBRATING PRIDE WITH OUR AKT RAINBOW CROISSANT
In celebration of this year’s Pride, Café Kitsuné’s bakery team has given our classic croissant a colourful makeover.
A TASTE OF SAINT-TROPEZ AT OUR ROSÉ COURTYARD
Embrace the art de vivre of Saint-Tropez with wine and sunshine at our Rosé Courtyard by Minuty.
STEPPING INTO THE WILD FOR BELGRAVIA IN BLOOM
Find out how we’re celebrating this year’s Belgravia in Bloom, with special menu items at both Café Kitsuné and the Roof Garden as well as an Into the Wild floral installation.
PALOMA WEEK AT OUR ROOF GARDEN
In celebration of World Paloma Day, upstairs at our Roof Garden we’re hosting a week of activities and events centred around this iconic cocktail.
CELEBRATE JAPAN'S CHILDREN'S DAY
Join us at Sachi on the 6 & 7 May, when we’ll have a special children's lunch menu all weekend, as well as complimentary mochi for little lunchtime diners.
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH PANTECHNICON
We’ve got two parties planned for NYE this year – upstairs at our Roof Garden and downstairs at Sachi – each with their own special menu and a glass of champagne on the house to ring in the new year. Whichever you choose, it's sure to be a celebration to remember.
MEET FISCHERSUND, ICELAND’S EXPERIMENTAL PERFUMERY
Ahead of our Fischersund pop up and special installation, we sat down with Lilja Birgisdottir, co-founder of the Reykjavik-based scent maker
JEWELLERY, DRINKS AND ARCHITECTURE WITH KINRADEN
TAKE A JOURNEY THROUGH TOYAMA
Just a two-hour bullet train ride from Tokyo on the coast of the Sea of Japan Coast, Toyama Prefecture is known for its UNESCO-listed villages, magnificent mountain ranges and gorges, and a diverse community of makers.
KUMAMOTO UTSUWA REBORN PROJECT
In April 2016 a series of devastating earthquakes struck Kumamoto, on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu. Sadly, 50 people lost their lives, the city’s iconic castle crumbled, and 44,000 were evacuated from their homes. Earthquakes, tsunamis, fires, wars – in its history, Japan has overcome many challenges; it is in the Japanese spirit to rebuild and recover following disaster.
BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN: THE JAPANESE ART OF KINTSUGI REPAIR
Pantechnicon is shining a spotlight on the art of kintsugi throughout October, a technique and philosophy that has been present in Japanese culture for over 400 years.
AUTUMN FLAVOURS AT SACHI
Our latest menu at Sachi is a celebration of autumnal produce and flavours. Expect hearty meat dishes that will ease you into the colder months, fresh catches at the sushi counter, and seasonal Japanese vegetables.
SUSTAINABLE PIONEERS: FEEL ICELAND
The demand for collagen supplements has boomed in recent years, but it hasn’t always come from the most trustworthy of sources. That’s where Feel Iceland comes in.
WHERE TO DRINK TEA IN JAPAN
From the traditional to the contemporary, your expert guide to a collection of essential spots to experience tea in Japan.
THE WAY OF TEA
Here in the UK, we’re no strangers to the benefits of a great cup of tea, but Japanese tea ceremonies show us that we should take longer moments to pause and reflect.
THAT SUMMER SPIRIT
Sake Samurai Natsuki Kikuya and Beverage Director Marc-Andrea Levy choose their top picks for Japanese whisky and sake to enjoy in the warmer months.