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Virgin roof gardens kensington.
The space on the roof at 99 kensington street will be vacated by tenant virgin limited edition after concerns over profitability arose proving that even the most beloved and iconic bars aren.
Did he turn it in to a rooftop restaurant bar and events space worthy of some of london s most sought after parties.
The roof gardens cover 1 5 acres on top of the former derry and toms building on kensington high street making it the largest roof garden in europe.
The roof gardens has now closed.
And while the roof gardens saw major success in their 37 year ownership under the virgin brand 2018 saw branson take a step away from flamingos and foliage leaving the sky high space to simmer.
Kensington roof gardens formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens and later the roof gardens is a private roof garden covering 6 000 square metres 65 000 sq ft on top of the former derry toms building on kensington high street in central london.
Kensington roof gardens one of london s best known party venues is to close after its owner of more than 35 years virgin said a challenging market meant it had struggled to make a profit.
1930s in the 1930s trevor bowen the vice president of barkers the kensington department store that owned the site and constructed the building in 1932 commissioned ralph hancock a leading.
Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018.
A trip down memory lane of kensington roof gardens.
Branson s kensington roof gardens to close for decades it played a key part in london s nightlife but due to a challenging market the london rooftop venue is closing.
It played a key part in the london nightlife scene showcasing top djs and live musical talent from across the decades as well as hosting numerous events showbiz parties award ceremonies weddings and dinners in its award winning restaurant babylon.
Kensington roof gardens one of london s best known party venues is set to reopen as a world class restaurant or members club by early 2020.
The roof gardens in kensington is known for its vibrant ambiance always promising visitors a fun an business innovation roof gardens wins prestigious industry award.
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