Dishoom has opened its first hotel on Portobello Road. The Permit Room brings the much-loved restaurant group’s signature Bombay-inspired hospitality to West London, complete with cocktails, late-night buzz and a plush overnight stay in the heart of Notting Hill.
Angela Hui
Location
Smack bang on a corner of Portobello Road in Notting Hill, the eye-catching pickle green café-bar-restaurant-lodgings curves gently around one of London‘s most iconic market corners. Set in a handsome 19th-century Victorian shell that was once a gin distillery, it nods to the neighbourhood’s history while feeling stylishly unforced, and it feels as organically rooted in the street as the market stalls just beyond its doors.
The vibe
As with all of the Dishoom restaurants, there’s an effortlessly cool retro-Indian aesthetic and a buzzy atmosphere. The name is a nod to the 1970s post-prohibition bars of Bombay, known as permit rooms. The colour scheme bursts with rich oranges and browns, fresh pops of green, and plenty of warm wood tones that feel welcoming and familiar. The restaurant and bar are generously furnished with banquet-style booths that invite you to settle in and linger. Whether you’re in the mood for casual lounging or lively conversation, it’s a space that welcomes you to make yourself at home well into the evening.
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Service
Warm and intuitive, the staff welcome you like a familiar friend. Servers seem to anticipate needs almost telepathically, sliding water onto coasters, presenting menus with a chai in hand and a knowing nod.
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Bed and bath
You’ll have the entire upstairs to yourself. Two spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a cosy living room embrace the laidback ‘70s vibe. Think warm brown and yellow walls, rattan chairs, bamboo blinds, tasselled lamps and plush pillows. Bathrooms are kitted out with Mauli Rituals products.
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