What year was Sketch built?

The building dates to 1779. Original 1779 Georgian townhouse preserved; Sketch restoration 2002 retained the period detail and added contemporary art installations

What is the architectural signature of Sketch?

The 1779 Georgian architecture; India Mahdavi's pink interior with David Shrigley drawings; the egg-shaped bathroom pods; the Lecture Room mahogany panelling preserved

Who has dined at Sketch?

9 Conduit Street was Christian Dior's London headquarters from 1955 to 1996. Frances and Mourad Mazouz opened Sketch in 2002 preserving the Dior-period interior

What is the best seat at Sketch?

Pink Room banquette by the windows for ten

How far ahead should I book Sketch?

8 to 12 weeks for Pink Room afternoon slots

Historic Building

Sketch: The Historic Building, the Heritage, and How to Book It in London

Published May 29, 2025 · Updated December 18, 2025

Ranked #29 in the Restaurants for Kings Top 50 Restaurants Inside Historic Buildings Worldwide. Inside an 18th century Mayfair townhouse, Sketch occupies the former home of Christian Dior's London headquarters. India Mahdavi's Pink Room interior is the most-photographed dining room in London.

By Fredrik Filipsson · 10 April 2026 · 10 min read

At a glance

Sketch in Mayfair, London is ranked #29 on the RFK Top 50 historic-building restaurants worldwide. Building year: