US fashion and lifestyle brand Ralph Lauren is set to expand its hospitality portfolio with the opening of The Polo Bar Ralph Lauren in London, UK.

The new restaurant is scheduled to open its doors in 2028 at 1 Hanover Square.

This expansion follows the success enjoyed by The Polo Bar in New York, which opened in 2015. 

The London venue will embody the "signature charm and timeless elegance" that the Ralph Lauren brand is renowned for, stated the company in a press release.

Ralph Lauren Corporation executive chairman and chief creative officer Ralph Lauren said: “I have always been inspired by the special charm and heritage of the British way of living. There is an effortless grace that is rooted in centuries of tradition — a blend of timeless sophistication, understated ease and natural elegance.

“That perfect balance of refinement and warmth, and the comfort of sitting around a table enjoying a meal with loved ones, are what my restaurants have always meant to me.”

The launch of The Polo Bar in London is a continuation of Ralph Lauren's four-decade-long presence in the UK market, which began with the opening of its first international store on New Bond Street in 1981.

Ralph Lauren currently has 12 stores throughout London, complemented by Ralph’s Coffee outposts in New Bond Street and Brompton Cross. Its products are also available in premium luxury wholesale locations.

Ralph Lauren’s hospitality interests extend internationally: the group lists five restaurants in New York, Paris, Chicago, Milan and Chengdu, and operates more than 40 Ralph’s Coffee locations globally.