Housed in a reimagined Georgian townhouse, Meadow is a new venture from entrepreneurial trio Laura Reynolds, Carrie Dunlop and Kate Anniss.

The beautifully designed, minimalist cafe is also home to dynamic gallery, Mylo Art, showcasing works from emerging and established artists, and a curated programme of workshops and events.

Inclusivity is at the heart of the trio’s approach, “Meadow has its doors wide open to the bustling high street and we want to share our passion for food, art and creativity with everyone,” says founder Kate Anniss. “We want to the space uplift and invigorate all who pass through our doors, whether they’re getting stuck into our programme of creative events or grabbing a takeaway coffee.”

The space itself is a lesson in considered design, with natural wood finishes, gentle hues, chrome and brass fittings and beautiful detailing, resulting in a relaxed and contemporary feel. Calm and spacious, downstairs you can sit on benches upholstered in vibrant stripes or climb the wide staircase to the moody-toned rooms and event space upstairs or take a seat on the balcony overlooking a charming courtyard and the River Test.

Designed to be an innovative and inspiring meeting place, Meadow’s ethos is one of collaboration and creativity. In its curation of exhibitions and pop-ups it seeks to bridge the gap between fine art and artisan craft and provide a setting to learn and explore with some of the best creatives in their field. The roster of events includes drawing classes, weaving workshops, botanical applique, and seasonal supper clubs.

NOTES ON THE FOUNDERS

Laura Reynolds describes herself as a wellbeing cook and has a passion for using seasonal, local ingredients to create nourishing and delicious dishes. She started her career as a private chef and has travelled widely in the Far East, which has greatly influenced Meadow’s menu and focus on wholesome cooking.

Carrie Dunlop is a stylist and interior designer and trained at KLC in London. She is passionate about using non-toxic, recyclable, natural products and textiles in her designs, without compromising the vision of an interior. She grew up in France, India and Africa and is strongly influenced by these cultures. Carrie is also an investor in a number of companies which deliver unique style including Iris Fashion.

Kate Anniss founded art consultancy Mylo Art & Design in 2014 with the aim of bringing beautiful art to interior and exterior spaces. She has a background in Art History and comes from a family of designers and artists. Mylo Art has long established connections to an extensive network of artists who work in many different styles and media. She has been championed by House and Garden magazine for her curation of contemporary art.