The shortlist for the Restaurant Bar & Design Awards has been announced, with five South African restaurants making the cut.

 

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2019 – Restaurant & Bar Design Awards / Shortlist Announced We are proud to announce this year’s shortlist entries. The shortlist includes 329 entries from 276 projects in 43 different categories and feature the world’s leading architects, interior designers, lighting designers, and restaurant and bar operators. View the Shortlist here: https://restaurantandbardesignawards.com/awards/shortlist The winners of the 2019 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards (including best overall winners) will be announced during a ceremony @kingscrossn1c on the 3rd October. The Restaurant & Bar Design Awards is a unique, independent annual awards program exclusively dedicated to celebrating the best food and beverage spaces from around the globe in all types of environments including hotels, transport, business, culture, leisure, and retail. This year we are also pleased to announce that you can browse the product and service companies that all played an integral role in the realisation of the shortlisted projects. Take a look at the product and service companies here: https://restaurantandbardesignawards.com/awards/products-and-services.html #RBDA #RBDA2019 #RBDAshortlist #RBDApop #restaurantandbardesignawards #kingscross #london #hospitalitydesign #restaurantdesign #bardesign #hoteldesign #foodandbeverage #design #interiors #interiordesign #decor #photography #hospitalityphotography #interiorarchitecture #architecture #newopening #furniture #lighting #surfaces #specification

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Currently in its 11th year, the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards is a globally recognised competition dedicated to the design of food and beverage spaces. Entries from over 70 countries include restaurant and bar spaces in everything from ships and airports to museums and vans. The awards judge revered Michelin-starred establishments, pop-ups and everything in between.

The following South African spots made the 2019 shortlist for the Middle East and Africa:

Alice & Fifth (Sandton, Johannesburg)

The interior at Alice & fifth in Sandton. Photo supplied.

FYN (City Bowl, Cape Town)

 

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La Parada (V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)

 

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La Parada V&A Waterfront showing off! Join us for drinks at this beautiful bar after a bit of shopping! : @dejan.photographer

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Mythos (Rosebank, Johannesburg)

 

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We are so happy to announce that Mythos Rosebank has been shortlisted for this year’s Restaurant & Bar Design Awards! The shortlist includes 329 entries from 276 projects in 43 different categories and feature the world’s leading architects, interior designers, lighting designers, and restaurant and bar operators. #Mythos #LiveOurMyth #RestaurantAndBarDesignAwards #Rosebank

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The Skotnes (Tokai, Cape Town)

 

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Last year, Rockets Lolitas took home the award for best bar design in the Middle East and Africa.

 

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#bestbar #designawards #style #bar #cocktails #bartender #drinks #restaurant #love #food #party #wine #drink #fun #instagood #photooftheday #art #mixology #Rocketslife #itsalifestyle

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The winners of the 2019 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards will be judged and chosen by an esteemed panel of industry influencers and will be announced during a ceremony in London on 3 October. Stay tuned to Eat Out to find out which restaurants make the cut.