20:45 · THE ROOM

Thirty-four seats, close to the kitchen

Late August occupies the ground floor of a former sailmaker’s store. The brick walls were left exposed, the ceiling was lowered acoustically, and every table was made for the room.

The kitchen is visible from the main dining space. Guests see plates leave the pass, but not every part of the work behind them.

The small dining room set for the first seating, brick walls lit by brass sconces

The main room, set for the first seating.

The main room, set for the first seating.

A place setting on bare oak: a stone-grey plate, linen napkin, wine glass and a lit candle
Folded linen napkins and silver cutlery beside a brass candlestick on an oak table

Linen, oak and brass, chosen to improve through service.

Linen, oak and brass, chosen to improve through service.

The dining room at half past eight, every table candlelit and full of guests

Half past eight, the room in full service.

Half past eight, the room in full service.

Exposed brick wall with brass sconces
The view from the dining room to the lit kitchen pass under a copper heat lamp

The exposed brick of the sailmaker’s store, and the view to the pass.

The exposed brick of the sailmaker’s store, and the view to the pass.

The long view across the dining room, exposed brick under low pendants

A restaurant that runs on service time

A restaurant that runs on service time

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