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Restaurant Collection

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Horn & Hardart Automat, New York City, USA

Horn & Hardart Automat, New York City, USA
Horn & Hardart Automat, 57th Street and 6th Avenue, New York City, USA, one of a large chain of cafes and restaurants serving over half a million people per day. Date: circa 1930

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Denham Studios restaurant by Tony Wysard, 1937

Denham Studios restaurant by Tony Wysard, 1937
Intensively populated illustration by Tony Wysard, showing imagined diners at the restaurant at Denham Studios

Background imageRestaurant Collection: A L Ecu de France, Jermyn Street, London

A L Ecu de France, Jermyn Street, London
A L Ecu de France restaurant on the corner of Jermyn Street and Babmaes Street, Mayfair, London, 1947 Date: 1947

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Lebanon - Zahle

Lebanon - Zahle
The Wadi (the Arabic term traditionally referring to a valley) at Zahle, Lebanon. The Beqaa Valley wine region. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Chez Auguste on Old Compton Street, Soho

Chez Auguste on Old Compton Street, Soho
Chez Auguste at 38 Old Compton Street, Soho, London; next to Coiffure Internationale, the international shaving saloon and hairdressers; on the end is F Gennari Ltd, wines and provisions. 1947

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Ballroom Dancing Italy

Ballroom Dancing Italy
Four couples take advantage of the dance-floor in a smart restaurant

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Simpsons Strand Chefs

Simpsons Strand Chefs
The veteran carvers and superintendents at Simpsons on the Strand, the famous London restaurant

Background imageRestaurant Collection: High Street, Tonbridge, Kent

High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, with Rathbone (watchmaker), Mayes (dyer and cleaner), and road sweepers collecting horse manure. Date: circa 1906

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Wisemans Bridge Inn, Saundersfoot, South Wales

Wisemans Bridge Inn, Saundersfoot, South Wales. Date: late 1930s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: BBC 1935

BBC 1935
Spread from Radio Pictorial Annual showing the British Broadcasting Centre including the interior with the vaudeville studio, the gramaphone effects studio, concert hall, council chamber

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Lyons Corner House, 1931

Lyons Corner House, 1931
LYONS CORNER HOUSE, OXFORD STREET Opened in 1923, the Oxford Street restaurant was one of a chain owned by J Lyons and Co Ltd

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Old Wine Bottles

Old Wine Bottles
Old and mouldy... fine wines in old bottles, from the famous caves of the Tour d Argent restaurant in Paris, France. Date: 1930s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Peppino Leoni - owner of Quo Vadis restaurant

Peppino Leoni - owner of Quo Vadis restaurant
Peppino Leoni, a native of Cannero, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, seen here in his restaurant, Quo Vadis on Dean Street, Soho, London

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Montmartre / Restaurant

Montmartre / Restaurant
Chez la Mere Catherine a notable cafe on the place du Tertre, founded in 1793 and still going strong a hundred years later

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Charnock Richard Services, M6 Motorway

Charnock Richard Services, M6 Motorway
Charnock Richard Services (Fortes) - a motorway service station, between Junctions 27 and 28 of the M6 in England, which opened in 1963. Pictures here shortly after opening. Date: circa 1963

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Seapoint Ballroom and Restaurant, Salthill, Galway, Ireland

Seapoint Ballroom and Restaurant, Salthill, Galway, Ireland
Seapoint Ballroom and Restaurant, Salthill, Galway, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: The Gentleman Who Asked the Carver - H. M. Bateman

The Gentleman Who Asked the Carver - H. M. Bateman
The Gentleman who asked the carver at Simpson s-in-the-Strand whether the meat was English or foreign

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Boone Tavern Hotel, Berea, Kentucky, USA

Boone Tavern Hotel, Berea, Kentucky, USA
Boone Tavern Hotel, College Square, Berea, Kentucky, USA. It is a hotel, restaurant and guesthouse affiliated with Berea College, built in 1909 and named after the explorer Daniel Boone. Date: 1919

Background imageRestaurant Collection: A sketch of the interior of Maxims, Paris, 1907

A sketch of the interior of Maxims, Paris, 1907
A sketch of the interior of Maxim s, Paris, 1907 - the most cosmopolitan restaurant in the world and a Paris institution Date: 1907

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Savoy Hotel Advert

Savoy Hotel Advert for the hotel and restaurant in London proclaiming it to be the Hotel De Luxe of the World

Background imageRestaurant Collection: The Monseigneur - Londons latest chic restaurant

The Monseigneur - Londons latest chic restaurant
Evening at The Monseigneur, a fashionable London restaurant, with diners watching a cabaret performance. The Monseigneur Restaurant was one of three main hot spots for dance music in the 1930s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Soho, London - Denman Street W1

Soho, London - Denman Street W1 - Casino de Paris. 1973

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Soho, London - 2 and 3 Greek Street

Soho, London - 2 and 3 Greek Street, the Gay Hussar restaurant and the Soho Wine Market, next to the House of St Barnabas. 1973

Background imageRestaurant Collection: WW2 - Chef cooking in a bombed-out street - Blitz, London

WW2 - Chef cooking in a bombed-out street - Blitz, London
WW2 - His restaurant and kitchen destroyed by German bombing, a Chef continues to cook al fresco in a bombed-out street - Blitz, London. Date: circa 1941

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Restaurant de la Reserve, Nice, France

Restaurant de la Reserve, Nice, France. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Lunch at the Restaurant Fournaise (The Rowers Lunch)

Lunch at the Restaurant Fournaise (The Rowers Lunch), Renoir, Pierre-Auguste (1841-1919). Oil on canvas

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Leonis Quo Vadis restaurant, 1947

Leonis Quo Vadis restaurant, 1947
Peppino Leonis Quo Vadis restaurant on Dean Street, Soho, London in 1947. It is next door to Leon Jaeggi, kitchen equipment, tinner and coppersmith, and Townsends. 1947

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Jack Dempseys Restaurant, New York

Jack Dempseys Restaurant, New York
Jack Dempseys Restaurant, at 50th Street and 8th Avenue in New York City, America

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Restaurant Chef / Marchett

Restaurant Chef / Marchett
Restaurant chefs at work

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Soho, London - 18 Greek Street W1

Soho, London - 18 Greek Street W1 - Mirandas Private Members Club, cabaret and restaurant (formerly The Establishment Club). 1973

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Maison Basque restaurant, Mayfair, 1940s

Maison Basque restaurant, Mayfair, 1940s
People outside the Maison Basque restaurant, 11 Dover Street, Mayfair, London, 1947 Date: 1947

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Restaurant Frascati, Oxford Street, London W1

Restaurant Frascati, Oxford Street, London W1
Restaurant Frascati, 32 Oxford Street, London W1, with people dancing on the dance floor. Frascatis was a large, luxury restaurant offering cosmopolitan cuisine. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Exterior of the Femina, Berlin

Exterior of the Femina, Berlin
A sketch of exterior of the Femina, a fashionable ballroom / cabaret in Berlin Date: 1920s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Judging a Restaurant by Fougasse

Judging a Restaurant by Fougasse
Sequential cartoon by Fougasse (Kenneth Cyril Bird) showing a couple waiting with increasing frustration to be noticed by the maitre d in a restaurant

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Advert for Whitbread Pale Ale

Advert for Whitbread Pale Ale
WHITBREADs PALE ALE featuring Gertrude Lawrence and Douglas Fairbanks Jnr at Grosvenor House

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Portuguese Fado Singer

Portuguese Fado Singer
A Portuguese woman Fado singer in a restaurant in the old part of the city of Lisbon, Portugal. Date: 1960s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Soho, London - 29 Romilly Street W1

Soho, London - 29 Romilly Street W1 - Kettners Restaurant (opened 1867, closed January 2016). Photographed at night. 1973

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Kettners Restaurant, Soho 1940s

Kettners Restaurant, Soho 1940s
Kettners Restaurant on the corner of Romilly Street and Greek Street, Soho, London in 1947, with a view of St Annes Church in the background. 1947

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Wine cellar of Pocccardi Restaurant, Paris

Wine cellar of Pocccardi Restaurant, Paris
The wine cellar of the Italian Pocccardi Restaurant, Paris at 19 Rue Favart and 9 Boulevard Des Italiens Date: 1920s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Ballroom or dance hall in the Hotel Excelsior

Ballroom or dance hall in the Hotel Excelsior
The ballroom or dance hall in the Hotel Excelsior, Berlin, late 1920s Date: late 1920s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Design by Bruce Bairnsfather

Design by Bruce Bairnsfather
Design by the famous World War I Bystander cartoonist, Bruce Bairnsfather for what looks like a club or restaurant menu or invitation

Background imageRestaurant Collection: DINING AT SIMPSONS

DINING AT SIMPSONS
Dining at fashionable Simpsons restaurant in the Strand : the Gentlemens Dining Room Date: circa 1905

Background imageRestaurant Collection: No Smoking, Ladies

No Smoking, Ladies
This West End restaurant was one of the first to reserve tables for non-smokers after objections were raised. These three ladies disobey the notice on their table

Background imageRestaurant Collection: The exterior fa硤e of Le Select, American bar, Paris, 1920s

The exterior fa硤e of Le Select, American bar, Paris, 1920s
The exterior fa硤 e of Le Select, American bar in Paris on the Champs Elysees, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: The Ivy, 1946

The Ivy, 1946
Illustration of the interior of the original Ivy restaurant in West Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden

Background imageRestaurant Collection: The interior of Sheherazade nightclub in Paris

The interior of Sheherazade nightclub in Paris
The interior of Sheherazade nightclub, described as Le Cabaret Tzigane de Paris at 3 Rue de Liege, Paris Date: 1920s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Welcome at the White Tower, the restaurant in Percy Street in Bloomsbury

Welcome at the White Tower, the restaurant in Percy Street in Bloomsbury, London established by John and Eileen Stais in 1939. It specialised in Greek and Macedonian dishes Date: 1966

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Advertisement for Verreys restaurant on Regent Street, a popular West End haunt since it

Advertisement for Verreys restaurant on Regent Street, a popular West End haunt since it opened in 1825 - sadly no more. Date: 1952

Background imageRestaurant Collection: The Grand Hall in Claridges hotel, Paris, 1920s

The Grand Hall in Claridges hotel, Paris, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Soho, London - Rupert Street W1

Soho, London - Rupert Street W1, looking towards Brewer Street and Isows Restaurant. 1973

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Pillars of Hercules and Baileys restaurant

Pillars of Hercules and Baileys restaurant
Soho, London - Greek Street W1 - view of Manette Street (formerly Rose Street) with the Pillars of Hercules public house on the right and Baileys restaurant to the left. Date: 1970

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Scheffers Restaurant and Tearoom, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Scheffers Restaurant and Tearoom, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Scheffers Restaurant and Tearoom, Lijnbaan, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Date: circa 1950

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Ye Olde Dutch Tavern, John Street, New York City, USA

Ye Olde Dutch Tavern, John Street, New York City, USA, with exterior scene, dining room and mezzanine. Date: circa 1918

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Formosa Oolong Tea Rooms advertisement, 1916

Formosa Oolong Tea Rooms advertisement, 1916
Advertisement for the Formosa Oolong Tea Rooms - the most charming place in London for luncheons, teas and dinners

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Montreux Grand Prix 1934 - Painting by Andrew McGeachy

Montreux Grand Prix 1934 - Painting by Andrew McGeachy
The Montreux Grand Prix of 1934, held on 3rd June and won by Carlo Felice Trossi in an Alfa Romeo (car number 6 - shown here in the lead). Date: 1934

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Ley-Ons Chop Suey Restaurant, Soho

Ley-Ons Chop Suey Restaurant, Soho
Ley-Ons Chop Suey Restaurant in Soho, London, 1947 Date: 1947

Background imageRestaurant Collection: A view of Arcadia Ballroom, New York

A view of Arcadia Ballroom, New York
A view of Arcadia Ballroom, Broadway at 53rd Street, New York Date: 1920s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Exterior of the Kakadu bar, Berlin, 1920s

Exterior of the Kakadu bar, Berlin, 1920s
Exteriror of the Kakadu Bar, Joachimsthaler Street, Berlin, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Soho, London - 41 Dean Street W1

Soho, London - 41 Dean Street W1 - Trattoria Otello restaurant. 1973

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Cuthberts Buildings, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa

Cuthberts Buildings, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Cuthberts Buildings, with The Balcony terrace restaurant, Pritchard Street, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Gallis restaurant, Ignacio, Marin County, California, USA

Gallis restaurant, Ignacio, Marin County, California, USA
Gallis bar and restaurant, Ignacio, Marin County, California, USA -- offering excellent food and wine. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Sandie Shaw performing at the Savoy Restaurant

Sandie Shaw performing at the Savoy Restaurant
Advertisement in London Life magazine for singer Sandie Shaw, voted Britains Top Female Singer - performing at the Savoy Restaurant in 1965. Date: 1965

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Firefighters working at scene of restaurant fire

Firefighters working at scene of restaurant fire, Biggin Hill, SE London

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Hungaria Restaurant, Regent Street, London

Hungaria Restaurant, Regent Street, London
Exterior of the Hungaria Restaurant, Regent Street, London, 1947. A prominent sign next door advertises the Womans Fair and Exhibition. Date: 1947

Background imageRestaurant Collection: London Restaurant

London Restaurant
Well-to-do customers dining on the street outside Antoines Restaurant, 40 Charlotte Street, Soho, London. Date: early 1930s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Mapleton Hotel, Coventry Street, London

Mapleton Hotel, Coventry Street, London
Mapleton Hotel and restaurant, Coventry Street in central London just along from Piccadilly Circus

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Restaurant Frascati, London

Restaurant Frascati, London
The Winter Garden in Restaurant Frascati, Oxford Street, London Date: 1910

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Princes Restaurant, London

Princes Restaurant, London
The interior of the Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly, London, 1920s Date: 1910-1920

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Skikda (Philippeville), Algeria

Skikda (Philippeville), Algeria
Le Grand Cafe de Foy, Place de la Marine, Skikda (Philippeville), Algeria

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Oh, Cheese it! by W. Heath Robinson

Oh, Cheese it! by W. Heath Robinson
A remarkable case of absence of mind in a Dutch restaurant. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Selfridges Roof Garden Restaurant, London, 1910

Selfridges Roof Garden Restaurant, London, 1910
Illustration showing the diners at Selfridges department stores roof garden restaurant, London, 1910

Background imageRestaurant Collection: The Scotsman who had his moneys worth

The Scotsman who had his moneys worth
Humorous illustration by H. M

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Restaurant Maxim, 30 Wardour Street, Soho, London

Restaurant Maxim, 30 Wardour Street, Soho, London
circa 1910s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Advert, Spears Sausages of Bath

Advert, Spears Sausages of Bath - Oh, Good! no preservative! 1927

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Greek Street, Soho, the Worst Street in London, 1906

Greek Street, Soho, the Worst Street in London, 1906
The Worst Street in London. A view of Greek Street, Soho, which was stigmatised by Inspector McKay before the Police Commission as the worst street in London

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Baxters House, High Street, Kidderminster - Dining Rooms

Baxters House, High Street, Kidderminster - Dining Rooms
Baxters House, High Street, Kidderminster (not Stourbridge as incorrectly labelled on the card!!) - Dining Rooms

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Booths Gin advertisement - the Blue Train restaurant

Booths Gin advertisement - the Blue Train restaurant
Advertisement for Booths gin advertisement featuring John, the cocktail barman of the Blue Train restaurant in Stratton Street, London

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Franco Lagattolla and Mario Cassandro

Franco Lagattolla and Mario Cassandro
The two proprietors of the famous Italian restaurant La Terrazza, "...possibly the best Italian food in town", as the caption reads. Date: 1966

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Pier Restaurant, Savin Rock, West Haven, Connecticut, USA

Pier Restaurant, Savin Rock, West Haven, Connecticut, USA
Wilcox Pier Restaurant, Savin Rock, West Haven, Connecticut, USA. Date: 1907

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Charles, Maitre d of Claridges

Charles, Maitre d of Claridges
" Charles, " the maitre d hotel at Claridges, known to everyone, who had ever had a meal in the hotels dining room

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Menu - Starlight Roof at the Waldorf Astoria

Menu - Starlight Roof at the Waldorf Astoria
Menu for the Starlight Roof at the Waldorf Astoria, New York, 1930s Date: 1930s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Exterior fa硤e of The Jockey club, 146 Boulevard du Montpar

Exterior fa硤e of The Jockey club, 146 Boulevard du Montpar
Exterior fa硤 e of The Jockey club, 146 Boulevard du Montparnasse, Paris, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: Rue des Ouleds-Naדּand Moorish cafes, Biskra

Rue des Ouleds-Naדּand Moorish cafes, Biskra
The busy street of Ouleds-Naדּ, Biskra, lined with several Moorish cafes. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageRestaurant Collection: The Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly, London W1

The Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly, London W1, with the statue of Eros on the right. Date: circa 1910s



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