A split-image graphic featuring a moody aerial night view of Shinjuku’s skyline on the left with the text “F&B Market Study — Kimpton Shinjuku 2018,” and a close-up of the glowing gold “D” logo for District Brasserie on a dark textured wall on the right.

District – Brasserie, Bar, Lounge

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo

Following on from The Jones is District, the second of our concept creation venues in the dynamic Kimpton Shinjuku, Tokyo.

With an expertly curated F&B team, we dove headfirst into the vibrant city of Tokyo. Analysing the market to unearth strategic insights. We found venues without that all important F&B theatre – cooking or preparing drinks – weren’t as successful as those that did, whether it be single focused legacy establishments or the new kids on the block. 

Our concept called out for the space to embrace the character of a New York loft style apartment from one of its art district’s, allowing art to adorn the walls and the FF&E to be eclectic and charming. Inviting you in to escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo in one of its five distinctly different dining spaces. SOCIAL F+B not only created the F&B concept and programming but crafted the brand identity, signage and collateral, including earrings designed for the hostess! 

  • Client Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo
  • Location Japan
  • Expertise Market Research
    Concept Creation
    Branding
  • Project Type Restaurant
  • Completed 2020
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District brasserie, bar, and lounge logo signage at Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, showcasing the brand identity developed through concept creation and market research by Social F+B.
Guest enjoying wine at District, Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, seated in a relaxed lounge setting that reflects the brand’s neighbourhood-led dining concept.
Leather-bound menu design for The District, featuring a refined dark cover with gold edge detailing and textured inner panels, partially opened to reveal a minimalist dinner menu layout, styled on a leather chair to reflect the venue’s elevated brasserie-bar aesthetic and premium branding.
Guests interacting at the bar at District, Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, capturing the relaxed, social atmosphere shaped by the venue’s market-led concept and brand strategy.
Champagne bottles presented on ice at District, Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, reflecting the bar programme and brand positioning shaped through market research and concept development by Social F+B.
Outdoor terrace seating at District, Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, featuring relaxed lounge furniture and ambient lighting that supports the neighbourhood-driven dining concept.
Chef plating a dish in the open kitchen at District, Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, reflecting the food-led identity and culinary direction shaped through market research and concept development.
Dish served at District, Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, featuring a composed bowl with seasonal fruit and honey finish, reflecting the menu narrative developed through market research and concept creation.
Food and beverage market research spread developed for District at Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, presenting international dining trends alongside curated food imagery to inform concept positioning and brand direction.

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