Who We Are
The spirit of Hispania
Hispania’s premises, with more than 9,000 square feet are part of the ground floor of the historical building of Lloyds Bank. Hispania is located at 72-74 Lombard Street, one of the most emblematic streets of London, across Bank Underground Station, in the heart of the City.
With two floors dedicated to show the best of Spain, Hispania is the largest, most accomplished and ambitious project devoted to Spanish gastronomy in Europe.
And With almost 50 meters of facade and 8.5 meters total height, Hispania holds a license to operate as a restaurant, bar, shop and take-away.
Almost 9,000 square feet of space make Hispania a proper flagship store of Spanish cuisine, food and culture.
Situated in the heart of the City, our restaurant buzzes with vibrant energy—a reflection of its dynamic surroundings. We thrive on the lively atmosphere, embracing it as an integral part of our sophisticated and elegant dining experience.
The prominent architect Tommy Tait, who also designed the well-known Selfridges department store, planned the building where Hispania’s premises are located. In 2007, the building went through a full refurbishment valued at more than 65 million pounds, being converted into premium office space.
Designed by the renowned interior designer and antique dealer Lorenzo Castillo and under the gastronomic coordination of award-winning chef Marcos Moran, Hispania is the latest great culinary sensation, offering the best experience of Spanish lifestyle, gastronomy, and culture in London.
Meet the Team
Marcos Morán
Is the gastronomic director of Hispania. A fifth-generation member chef of the Morán family, this young chef heads up the kitchen of the restaurant Casa Gerardo, in Asturias (Spain). Casa Gerardo, established for more than 100 years, is quite an institution that has been awarded one Michelin star and a ‘three suns’ award by the Repsol Guide (the highest restaurant recognition in Spain).
The Moran family and Casa Gerardo have received as well the National Gastronomy Award in Spain. Despite his youth, the professional career of Morán has been honored with multiple awards such as “Chef of the year” in 2008, “Chef Millesimé” in 2010 and Chef de l’Avenir by the International Academy of Gastronomy, and has been recognized as a reference in the Spanish gastronomic forefront.
He manages the kitchen at Hispania London, the biggest restaurant in Europe dedicated to Spanish Gastronomy. In 2017, Marcos Moran and Hispania received, by the Royal Academy of Gastronomy, the award “Marqués de Busianos” to recognise the role in showcasing Spanish gastronomy around the world.
Lorenzo Castillo
The designer and antique dealer Lorenzo Castillo has decorated Hispania’s premises, both in London and Brussels. One of the world’s best interior designers, in Hispania, Lorenzo reveals his distinctive, elegant and contemporary style. Lorenzo has been recognized as one of the 60 arquitects and interior designers most influential in the world in 2017, and was nominated in 2014 as “The Best Designer in Spain” by the renowned magazine Architectural Digest.
Executive Team
Our management team, hailing from Asturias, infuses the spirit of Asturias and Spain into everything we do. From kitchen to service, we are dedicated to delivering an authentic and memorable culinary experience with every visit.
