As Tigermilk expands its presence across Europe, its latest opening marks an important step for the growing brasserie group. Hospitality Interiors’ Caroline Tonks visited the new Spitalfields flagship to see what awaits guests inside.
Tigermilk, the Latin American-inspired brasserie group, opened the doors to its new Spitalfields flagship location on 8th May. The 280-seat restaurant is the group’s largest location to date, based at the London Fruit & Wool Exchange on Crispin Street.
Founded by Nina and Alexis Melikov, Tigermilk is rapidly growing across Europe, serving more than 4,000 guests daily with its distinctive flair. The concept started with the idea of creating a Latin American take on European brasserie: somewhere relaxed and sociable, with colourful food, cocktails and a lively atmosphere.
The new Spitalfields hub stands out from other locations, feeling less like an ordinary London restaurant and more like stepping through a doorway to a South American hacienda. The design is deliberately theatrical, with colour, plants, natural materials, creamy marble and glowing light layered together seamlessly.
First impressions are warm and earthy. Wooden furniture paired with wicker chairs and light shades, topped with terracotta dishware and natural patterned upholstery, give the space lots of texture and depth. Nothing feels flat or overly polished, while still being clean and welcoming. Then the greenery takes over. Plants spill through the space, climbing the walls and ceilings, alongside cacti and succulents surrounding the tables.
The showstopper of the restaurant is the bar area – over 2,700 bottles of alcohol sit along high shelves, emitting a warm red, amber and orange glow that could almost be mistaken for a giant piece of stained glass. Patrons’ eyes are instantly drawn; against the dark wood and surrounding greenery, the effect is intense but transformative.
Architecturally, the restaurant has a sense of grandness: high ceilings, arches, interconnected rooms and different seating areas make it feel like a whole house and gardens, rather than one enormous dining room. There is even a large Spanish-style house facade, with an upper-level area overlooking the main space.
On the menu, Tigermilk offers an invitation to journey through Latin America, where rustic charm meets refined grace, and tradition blends with modern life. Its cuisine celebrates these roots with simple, generous flavours, with every bite telling a story. Like its other locations, the new hub will continue the group’s emphasis on sharing plates and community.
The flavour profiles and delicious dishes truly celebrate the earth’s generosity. Starters like the sweet & creamy tacos melt in your mouth, while the tacos de cochinita pibil are spicy and succulent, leaving a tingle on the tongue without being overpowering. The salmon tiradito sees fresh salmon slices in a creamy sauce that envelopes the dish in flavour, and the ceviche is cool on a hot summer night, with the fish, mango, pomegranate and coconut pairing perfectly.
Overall, the menu showcases thoughtful creativity, with food that is smoky, citrusy, spicy, fruity and very colourful. It matches the extravagant hacienda-style interior rather than feeling like a restrained restaurant menu.
Tigermilk Spitalfields combines the brand’s roots with the vibrant character of Latin American food and culture to create a restaurant that feels both exciting and distinctive. This sense of vibrancy is seen across its interiors and its menu, making this restaurant more than a place to just eat. It is an immersive dining experience that is lively, welcoming and memorable.
