Ralph Lauren is expanding his restaurant empire with a Polo Bar set to open in London at 1 Hanover Square in 2028. The 85-year-old fashion mogul has successfully transitioned into hospitality, with his inaugural Polo Bar in Manhattan becoming a magnet for elite patrons since 2015, drawing figures like Michael Bloomberg, Donald and Melania Trump, Hillary and Bill Clinton, Martha Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, and Meghan Markle. His global dining ventures include Ralph’s in Paris, RL in Chicago, and over 40 Ralph’s Coffee locations worldwide.
Lauren, inspired by Britain’s “effortless grace” and heritage, described his vision for the London venue as blending refinement with warmth. His deep ties to the U.K. include an Honorary Knighthood conferred in 2019, a Bond Street flagship store since 1981, and a longstanding role as Wimbledon’s official outfitter. The brand also supports the Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research at London’s Royal Marsden hospital.
The New York Polo Bar has hosted high-profile gatherings, including Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway celebration in 2017 and Carol Burnett’s star-studded 86th birthday. Markle famously dined there during her 2019 baby shower trip. The London expansion reinforces Lauren’s fusion of timeless elegance and culinary excellence.