Permit Room opens third site in Oxford
Permit Room is an all-day cafe and bar launched by the same people behind Indian restaurant brand Dishoom
Dishoom sister brand Permit Room has announced the opening of its third site, and first in Oxford.
Located on one of Oxford’s oldest streets in North Bailey House, the design team from Macaulay Sinclair transformed an empty, concrete shell into a hospitality space.
Permit Room’s interior design draws its name and inspiration from the popular, low-lit drinking spaces of Mumbai.
Music is referenced across the wall art and through the inclusion of a permanent DJ booth, which will host both local and south Asian DJs on the line up.
By combining this specific character and charm of Indian culture with the hospitality of a traditional British pub, the company believes it has created a warm, welcoming neighbourhood-feel for guests.
Ian Roome, director at Macaulay Sinclair, said: “We’re proud to have collaborated with the Dishoom team for the interior architecture and design of its third Permit Room in the UK – a brand with soul and nostalgia that stirs a sense of good times, whatever the occasion.
“At Macaulay Sinclair, we place huge emphasis on authenticity, conducting in-depth research for every project we embark on. Much of the furniture has been hand selected from a variety of locations, including bazaars and markets in Mumbai.”
Roome added: “Although this wasn’t a heritage building, we still wanted some of the existing building fabric to form a backdrop to the fit out; exposed ceilings and unplastered walls, for the purpose of adding texture and character.
“Ultimately, we want to create sustainable spaces that will stand the test of time, and Permit Room is testament to that ethos. We’re really excited for Oxford to experience Permit Room and to be transported back to mid-century Mumbai through the design of the space.”
Permit Room is an all-day cafe and bar launched by the same people behind Indian restaurant brand Dishoom.