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AJ Records — urban culture is here to stay
03 — THE CONCEPT

urban culture
is here
to stay.

Louis Vuitton × Supreme. Gucci × Adidas. Pharrell × Vuitton. Urban culture is no longer underground — it is the dominant creative force. AJ Records is its dining room.
£30aperitivo
£110dinner
£150party dining
£80Sunday brunch
The Dining Club
A modular social space that shifts from sophisticated dining to high-energy nightlife. The same room, transformed by night. Fine Dining × Street Culture. Wed–Sat 5pm–3am · Sunday brunch 11am–4pm.
The Stages
Performing stages in the centre of the venue — guests witness art being performed and created in real time. Hip-hop, jazz-rap, neo-soul, breakdance, MC battles, DJs, choreographed shows.
The Label
Professional recording studio and independent label embedded in the venue's DNA. Music released under AJ Records from the room where it was born. Free of charge for emerging talent.
Interior design — a dynamic canvas of classic taste
THE INTERIORa dynamic canvas
of classic tasteCelebrating urban culture whilst nurturing tomorrow's talent.
WEEKLY PROGRAMME

the programme

◈ WEDNESDAY
TIMEKITCHENENTERTAINMENT
5pm – 7pmAperitivoAuditions & rehearsals (behind the scene)
7pm – 8pmApero & pre-theatrePlaylist
8pm – 9pm1st dinner seatingDJ
9pm – 10pm2nd dinner seatingBattles & contests
10pm – 11pm3rd dinner seatingChoreographed show
11pm – 12amRegular dinnerDJ
12am →—DJ
◈ THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
TIMEKITCHENENTERTAINMENT
5pm – 7pmAperitivoAuditions & rehearsals (behind the scene)
7pm – 8pmApero & pre-theatreDJ
8pm – 9pm1st dinner seatingChoreographed show
9pm – 10pm2nd dinner seatingBattles & contests
10pm – 11pm3rd dinner seatingDJ
11pm – 12amRegular dinnerChoreographed show
12am →—DJ
MON / TUE — Private hires available · SUN — Brunch 11am–4pm
French Mediterranean culinary direction
CULINARY DIRECTIONfrench.
pleasure focused.
generous.No non-sense. Open kitchen, accessible wine list, sharing cocktails, bottle service from 10pm.
THE ART

one culture. many expressions.

AUDIOLive MusicDJsBattlesImprovFestivalsPodcastsRadio
VISUALStreet ArtMuralsPhotographyPaintingDigital ArtGraphic DesignSculptureMixed Media
VIDEO / FILMScreeningsVideo InstallationsRetrospectiveFestivalsInteractiveReality / Factual
FASHION / DESIGNFashionApparelDesignAccessoriesMerchandising
AJ Records recording studio
RECORDING STUDIOfree of charge.
for emerging talent.In-house studio available free of charge to emerging talent. Performances recorded at the venue are released on the AJ Records label.
Explore the studio →
BUSINESS MODEL

one brand. many revenue streams.

Unlike traditional hospitality — which relies solely on covers — AJ Records is a multi-channel income engine with high growth potential.
CoreFood & Beverage
LiveTicketed events & performances
B2BPrivate hire & brand partnerships
BrandLicensing & merchandise
IPMusic production & publishing
MediaFilm, documentary & streaming
LabelAJ Records independent label
GrowthInternational expansion
ICONIC LOCATION8 Hanway Place, London W1TFormer home of Hakkasan, one of London nightlife's most legendary addresses. A very rare license: 3am license · no obligation to serve food with alcohol · specific right of recording of music · specific right allowance for live entertainment.
1 minSoho
3 minCharlotte Street
5 minBloomsbury Square
5 minCovent Garden
—Theatres Land
LEASE HIGHLIGHTS
✓ 21 months rent-free period✓ 6 months landlord CAPEX contribution✓ 20-year lease, very reasonable review terms✓ No structural work required✓ Existing open kitchen, bar & full extraction
OPENING TIMELINE
Apr 2026Lease signature
Jun 2026Interior design
Jun 2026Fit-out starts
Nov 2026Hand-over
Nov 2026Training
Jan 2027Grand Opening
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