# Public Toilet Diners The Attendant London Cafe Transforms Restroom into Restaurant By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-03-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attendant-london-cafe References: [inthralld](http://inthralld.com/2013/03/19th-century-public-toilet-turned-attendant-london-cafe/) & [the-attendant](http://www.the-attendant.com/) A 19th century public men's washroom has been transformed into the trendy Attendant London Cafe. After being shut down, the restroom space was renovated and restored into a useable [coffee shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo) that features modernized design details. These contemporary accents are added to the interior's existing [Victorian finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypique-1) and materials. Located on London's busy Foley Street, this hidden gem features original tiles, and counter seating that has been built around the washroom's [porcelain urinals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-urinal-design). The Attendant London Cafe fuses modern and Victorian design details that are accented with bright green bar stools. Moreover, vibrant red tiles serve as a feature element in the cafe's bar area, a former attendant’s office that serves as inspiration for the chic eatery's name. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Trendy Restroom Conversion:** The conversion of public restrooms into trendy and modern restaurants is becoming a popular trend in urban areas, providing unique dining experiences for customers. - **Mixing Modern and Historic Design:** The trend of incorporating modern design elements into historic spaces creates a unique environment that appeals to customers looking for a one-of-a-kind experience. - **Niche Dining Experiences:** The rise of niche dining experiences, such as dining in a converted public restroom, has the potential to attract new customers and create buzz around a restaurant. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** The restaurant industry can take advantage of the trend of converting historic and unconventional spaces into dining destinations to create unique and memorable experiences for customers. - **Architecture and Design Industry:** Architects and designers can offer their services to restaurateurs looking to convert unconventional spaces into restaurants, providing a new market for their skills. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can promote and market niche dining experiences, such as dining in a converted public restroom, as a unique attraction for visitors to urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminated Public Artful Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-east-park.md) - [Branded Bathroom Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashmere-ultraluxe-bathroom-guide.md) - [Art-Informed Renovated Pubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-audley.md) - [Lavatory Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encycloopedia.md) - [Wooden Banquette Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-franois.md) - [Eclectic Bistro Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf.md) - [Bank-Transformed Italian Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lina-stores-1.md) - [Modern Museum Versatile Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-cafe.md) - [Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restroom-code-maps.md)