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RH Announces Opening of RH London, The Gallery in Mayfair
July 6,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
RH announced today the recent opening of RH London, The Gallery in Mayfair, Five Levels of Architecture, Design, Food & Wine, standing at the global epicenter of luxury and design between the fashion houses of New Bond Street and the legendary bespoke tailors of Savile Row. Designed by preeminent architect Giacomo Leoni, a pioneer of English Palladianism, the landmark reflects three centuries of London's rich architectural and cultural legacy.
RH Founder, chairman and CEO Gary Friedman commented, "We don't always get to choose the right time in life, and believe there are times it chooses us. Opening London was one of those times. This extraordinary landmark deserved partners who shared our reverence for architecture and design. Having long admired the work of Anouska Hempel, the opportunity to partner with her - alongside Foster + Partners - allowed us to create a destination that transcends retail, where architecture, design and hospitality converge in a singular experience. Built on a foundation of rarity and reverence for what came before, RH London honors the building's extraordinary history while thoughtfully writing its next chapter, and ours."
Mr. Friedman continued, "Taste can be elusive, and we believe no one is better positioned than RH to create an ecosystem that makes taste inclusive and, by doing so, elevating and rendering our way of life more valuable."
Experience one of the few surviving Palladian mansions of 18th century London, built in 1723 as Queensberry House. Later expanded for the 1st Marquess of Anglesey, the residence entered a new era as Uxbridge House before becoming home to the Bank of England, one of the world's oldest central banks.
For the first time, the three pedigreed properties have been unified into a single gallery by Mr. Friedman and acclaimed British architectural firm Foster + Partners, unveiling RH's most inspiring and immersive retail and hospitality concepts in the history of the brand.
Step through the limestone portico into the architecture & design library, anchoring the entrance of RH London. Immerse yourself in rare books from the foundational Italian masters - Vitruvius, da Vinci and Palladio - along with British master Jones. The collection's centerpiece is the first Italian edition, circa 1521, of De Architectura, The Ten Books on Architecture by I st century BC architect Marcus Vitruvius. His description of a man outstretched within a circle and a square inspired Leonardo da Vinci's famous drawing, The Vitruvian Man, some 1,500 years after his death.
The Gallery, spanning five levels, is connected by a scenic glass lift conceived in collaboration with Foster+ Partners, featuring a magnificent, curved structure framed in champagne gold. Flanking the lift, a Tea Salon and Wine Bar clad in Bronze Amani Spanish marble serve classic specialty teas and exceptional Champagnes and wines from around the world.
Discover two immersive dining experiences at RH London, offering a menu of enduring classics and signature dishes. Dine inside the historic banking hall under a luminous gold leaf ceiling in The Dining Room, or outside on the spectacular rooftop garden at The Perch by Anouska Hempel. Reclaimed, restored and reimagined for a new era, and inspired by the tradition of London's private members' clubs, The Dining Room is enveloped in high-glass paneled oak, where tiered glass chandeliers cascade from mirrored skylights and champagne-lacquered Roman columns soar eight meters overhead.
Dine beneath grand glass birdcages at The Perch by Anouska Hempel, godmother of the boutique hotel and visionary British designer. Long admired by Mr. Friedman, Hempel found in RH a meeting of vision. What began as a mutual admiration evolved into a friendship, culminating in a studied design collaboration that defines its legacy at RH London. Step off the scenic lift and into a seductive jewel box of blackened eglomise with an intimate bar under a smoked glass canopy. Founder of Blakes Hotel, the world's first luxury boutique hotel, Hempel created a sensory dining experience that unfolds as you enter the rooftop garden - a canopy of pleated Tucci umbrellas, towering arched mirrors and sparkling water channels invite you into a fantasy of splendor and sophistication, set above storied Savile Row.
Discover the world of RH Bar & Lounge, a physical and digital immersion into the RH Brand. Designed by Hempel, the bespoke space is defined by a composition of Italian Merino wool velvet seating where guests are invited to enjoy a selection of exceptional Champagnes, wines and specialty cocktails beneath a magnificent bronze sunburst ceiling. At its center is a 360° holographic display showcasing the places and spaces that define the brand.