The Safest Place to Drink in London

Introducing the Well and Boot at London’s Iconic Waterloo Station

When you step onto the balcony above Platform 1, you’ll notice more than just a great place to relax you’ll see the result of innovative design, engineering, and craftsmanship working seamlessly together.

At Design Rationale, we are proud to have designed, made, and installed the bomb blast bespoke glass and metalwork façade that now frames the Well and Boot bar and restaurant London’s safest place to grab a drink.

Working in close collaboration with Lyndon Goode Architects, we took their striking concept for a retail façade, spiral staircase, and roof terrace and turned it into reality. The result is a space that adds both visual impact and practical retail opportunities to one of London’s busiest stations.

The newly completed fit-out of the Well and Boot perfectly complements our robust glass and metalwork. Now, travellers can wait for their connection or meet friends in a stylish, calm oasis overlooking the station’s iconic four-faced clock a serene spot floating above the rush of the concourse below.

We’d like to extend our thanks to Joe Bailey and Simon Grist for leading the design of this project, and to everyone whose expertise and dedication made this possible.

We’re delighted with the finished product secure, stylish, and functional offering Londoners and visitors alike a safe haven in the heart of the city.

Next time you’re passing through, why not pause for a moment of calm? Visit: wellandboot.co.uk