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Arsenal F.C. Dial Square

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Named after the Royal Arsenal armaments factory in 1886, the Dial Square lounge pays homage to the sundial above the entrance that facilitated the timekeeping of armaments factory workers throughout the 1800s.

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Portview worked closely with 20.20 to deliver a space that references the history of the club at the munitions workshop, by incorporating visual touch points into the design of the new courtyard bar and seating.

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2019 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards

Winner of Best Use of Surfaces

Key Points of Interest

Oak Panelling

Oak Panelling

At Podium Level guests are greeted with reclaimed corrugated metal wall panels and weathered oak panelling acting as a visual nod towards the industrial revolution.

Handmade

Handmade

At the top of the Club Level stairs and escalator awaits a show-stopping, handmade mosaic showpiece of the famous Dial Square sundial. Measuring nearly 4m x 4m, the stunning showpiece, which has been manufactured from tens of thousands of hand-cut individual mosaic tiles, is a work of art in its own rite.

Industrial

Industrial

Continuing the industrial theme, the two main bars have been finished in an Iron Corten work surface with a front panel of golden rays set into it, complemented by a rich mix of Victorian mosaic floor tile and black oak for added warmth.

The Courtyard Oven

The Courtyard Oven

The two new food servery offerings include succulent rotisserie chicken from The Rotisserie Square, and delicious freshly baked pizza from The Courtyard Oven, the first open flame pizza oven of its kind for a Premier League stadium.

The Courtyard Bar

The Courtyard Bar

Portview also carried out extensive works to the double height space now called The Courtyard Bar, including the manufacturing and installation of the new 5m x 5m drinks bar which features 49 hanging globe pendant lights, each representing one of the 49 unbeaten matches during the iconic 2003-2004 season.

The Outdoors In

The Outdoors In

Bringing the outdoors in, the space also features four planter units with 5m tall artificial trees.

Intimate Settings

Intimate Settings

Black oak framed booths, complete with table phone charging points and stencilled metal privacy screens in solid oak frames, await those who wish to eat in a more intimate setting.

HD Video Walls

HD Video Walls

Two large high definition video walls, individually measuring 16” x 55”, flank each end of the space, so supporters can watch every match highlight in glorious detail whilst socialising and dining with friends.

“Portview delivered 100% of our vision and went beyond the call of duty. They are always there when you need and every detail was delivered to a very high standard. They knew exactly what we expected and the standards that were required. That in itself saved time and money.”

Jon Lee - Director of 20.20

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