As part of its anniversary celebrations, The Dolder Grand has unveiled the redesigned Canvas Bar & Lounge.
With the addition of a pop-up Art Deco-style restaurant, which highlights the history of the iconic five-star hotel, the Dolder Grand is further expanding its position as a bona fide foodie destination.The redesigned Canvas Bar & Lounge seamlessly blends into the existing decor at the heart of the Dolder Grand and is a popular meeting place. Boasting an avant-garde design that creates a warm, inviting atmosphere, the Bar now has room for up to 20 guests thanks to an optimised spatial design concept.
The Bar is an immersive work of art in its own right, merging with its surroundings to become a vibrant part of the Hotel’s remarkable art collection. At the same time, it gives a passing nod to the association with canvas and colour by reflecting its artistic surroundings, and not just in its mirrored ceilings.
The design concept created by Küchel Architects makes the Canvas Bar & Lounge not only a place of indulgence, but one of interaction – a place where hotel and external guests alike can come together in an informal setting. “With the new Canvas Bar & Lounge, we wanted to create a space that combines comfort and elegance while highlighting the connection to the Hotel’s art collection,” explained Markus Granelli, General Manager of the Dolder Grand.
Head Bartender Matthieu Doucet ensures guests at the Dolder Grand enjoy first-class cocktail creations; under his leadership, the Canvas Bar was named Switzerland’s best hotel bar in 2023. The wide variety of beverages ranges from classic cocktails and signature drinks such as the “Dolder Negroni” and the “Grand Espresso Martini” to trendy mocktails like the “Novi Berry”
The new Bar enriches the Dolder Grand’s varied culinary offerings, which are continuously being enhanced by Chef Fine Dining and Culinary Director Heiko Nieder. As part of the anniversary celebrations, the Michelin-starred chef will be putting his own twist on classic Auguste Escoffier creations at the pop-up Art Deco-style restaurant “The Grand Heritage” from 19 September 2024 to 2 February 2025. An additional four restaurants, boasting two Michelin stars and 64 GaultMillau points in total, and the annual gourmet festival THE EPICURE complete the culinary offering.
