Gambit Bar

Situated below ground at The Newman, Gambit Bar draws on the distinct duality of Fitzrovia – a neighbourhood that, while outwardly refined – has long nurtured a bubbling creative underbelly. Unlike the explicit eccentricities of Soho or the reserved formality of Mayfair, Fitzrovia’s golden era saw bohemian radicals gathering in the shadows of its discreet façades, scheming over drinks. As guests descend from the street-level brasserie, understated elegance gives way to an immersive atmosphere that thrives on mystery and intrigue. Inspired by avant-garde figures like Percy Wyndham Lewis, founder of the Vorticist movement, the design reinterprets Art Deco and classical influences through fractured geometries and sharpened forms, beautifully showcased in a dramatic coffered ceiling. Subtle design nods invoke the neighborhood’s history of debate and creative rebellion, channeling the spirits of occultist Aleister Crowley, flamboyant dandy Quentin Crisp and literary genius Julian MacLaren-Ross. More an intimate hidden den than a conventional hotel bar, Gambit invites guests to lose themselves in an eccentric, timeless space where conversations are revived and carry on long into the night.