Studio Paskin, founded by siblings Zoë and Layo Paskin, and their evolution over the past three decades.

Founded 30 years ago with the opening of The End, an iconic nightclub in the West End, the group went on to open The Palomar a decade ago – quickly awarded a Bib Gourmand – and the intimate 12-seat Evelyn’s Table, which earned a Michelin Star.

Forward-thinking, Studio Paskin has recently expanded into international hotel consultancy, bringing its wealth of diverse experience and distinct approach to Gleneagles in Scotland, SLS in Barcelona, and Olympia in Sydney.

The End, an iconic venue that redefined London’s underground scene through its cutting-edge sound system, intimate atmosphere and lineups that went on to shape the electronic music scene, was born out of Layo’s passion for music.

The nightclub quickly became a top spot in the late 90s with Fatboy Slim, Daft Punk, Four Tet, Richie Hawtin, Laurent Garnier, Andy C, and Roni Size played formative gigs, while big-name artists like LCD Soundsystem, Peaches, and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs would perform DJ sets.

Ten years ago, Layo ventured into hospitality alongside his sister Zoë, driven by a passion to create spaces they themselves would visit, places that are bold yet hold a spirit of genuine hospitality.

 The Palomar opened, marking their first restaurant, winning a Bib Gourmand 4 years later.

The Palomar (above)

From their love for hospitality and success with their first restaurant, a year on, the pair opened The Barbary in Neal’s Yard, taking culinary cues from the vast landscape of cuisines across the Barbary Coast, from Southern Europe to Northern Africa.

In 2017, Studio Paskin acquired The Blue Posts, an authentic British pub on the edge of London’s Chinatown, with a cocktail and wine bar upstairs named The Mulwray.

A year later, they turned their attention to an ever-evolving tasting menu concept, Evelyn’s Table, an intimate dining space tucked beneath the pub.

With an open kitchen and counter dining, the space creates an exciting insight into the food being made, allowing guests to watch each dish being prepared, experience the rhythm of the kitchen, and engage directly with the chefs as they serve each plate with precision.

Under the duo’s direction, Evelyn’s Table earned a Michelin star in 2022.

Shortly thereafter, The Barbary expanded, opening a second site next door to the first in Neal’s Yard and a third in Notting Hill the following year.

The Mulwray (above) and Evelyn’s Table

Building on this wealth of experience in London hospitality spanning across the music, bar and restaurant scene, the duo has recently expanded, shifting their sights to luxury hotel consultancy.

Their work to provide expert external advice and guidance began with a luxury city hotel, restaurant, rooftop bar and members’ club in Edinburgh, Gleneagles, where they work to achieve goals alongside the Ennismore team.

Drawing on their success, the group has begun advising for 25hours Hotel The Olympia, the Australian debut of 25hours Hotels, working again with the Ennismore team to give their perspective, as well as challenge ideas across the project.

The Barbary (above and below) Photography: Mickael A Bandassak

Most recently, the duo have been asked to join the team on a consulting basis at SLS in Barcelona, a modern designed hotel which houses restaurant Lora, a Mediterranean fusion restaurant with Lebanese influences.

The restaurant has been designed by the Studio Paskin team, pulling their knowledge from designing their own restaurants with similar influences in London.

Alongside this, Studio Paskin has opened their own project in Sydney, following the ongoing success of The Palomar and marking 10 years since opening, and now opening The Palomar in Sydney last month.

With a strong understanding of the interplay between music, dining, and hospitality, Studio Paskin now applies its insight globally to define what truly makes a hospitality venture succeed.