Amy Corbin and Patrick Williams - the couple behind hit Peckham restaurant Kudu - opens a chic cocktail bar under the arches by Queens Road station called Smokey Kudu. Their menu will include 15 different cocktails with subtle South African influences, a few snacks such as biltong, and premium exotic liquors.

Sleek and intimate, Smokey Kudu revolves around a central horseshoe bar with a sky-high back bar set against an arched mirror geometrically framed with dark oak wood. The bar design draws inspiration from early 20th-century continental bars featuring a brass over-head with glistering glass display and an Italian rose stone countertop with scallop edge in contrasting marbles.

Green velvet booths with deep burgundy marble-topped tables are set against burnt umber walls humbly showing the textures of old bricks and arched metal structures. Low tinted mirrors and hand-glazed tiles in a diamond configuration are adding a sparkle to the cosy seating area.

To complete the look an almost 2-metre height Murano glass chandelier, hand sourced in the Venice region is hanging in the centre of the arch glaring a warm light to the venue.