Spot of The Week – The Foundary

The Foundry letters are carved out of the battered scrap metal nailed to the wall, welcoming you into an unexpected little secret in the heart of Victoria Island. Nestled just past the inviting pool beautiful bougainvillea crawls around the unsuspecting building that is The Foundry. Its heavy and intimidating door opens into an industrial yet somehow cozy atmosphere.

With a row of private booths on one side, and trendy New York style wooden tables partnered with striking red benches on the other, the inspiration is obvious.

The factory style pendant lamps hang low over dense wooden tables, while the booths are lit with caged vintage bulbs. The details are not overlooked with the silky concrete effect on the walls and the red shiny toolbox that sits like the mascot for the restaurant.

On the large metal bar at the back of the restaurant, also known as the Alchemist’s Chamber, sits a sexy coffee machine that would make a coffee connoisseur blush. Their South African Barista, who moonlights as The Foundry’s mixologist, masters the prized machine.