Southern U.S.-inspired restaurant brand Absurd Bird has launched its first outpost outside of London with a new location in Exeter. Designed by Hove, UK-based design studio DesignLSM, the two-floor eatery draws inspiration from various Southern artists, from Mark Twain to Tennessee Williams and Harper Lee.
Guests are welcomed on the first floor by a warm, rustic dining area outfitted with rocking chairs and intimate booths dressed in lush tropical flora that create a secluded mezzanine aptly channeling a Southern porch. The main restaurant area features reclaimed wooden plantation shutters and windows that echo New Orleans character. The space also includes a piano converted into a waiter station, a lit dovecote house, and birdcage lighting that helps infuse the brand’s characteristic sense of whimsy, while deep green glossed tiles in a herringbone pattern on the cocktail bar inject a bit of sophistication.
The bold palette comprises distressed, rustic finishes, and ornithological patterns and hidden literary quotes complete the space.
DesignLSM Crafts Exeter’s Absurd Bird
The Southern U.S. concept features rustic elements and whimsical touches.
Words by: Will Speros
DesignLSM Crafts Exeter’s Absurd Bird
The Southern U.S. concept features rustic elements and whimsical touches.
Words by: Will Speros
