The 10 Best-Designed Cafes in the World for 2016

#5 Topolski, London, UK

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This cafe-bar-gallery pays homage to its former resident; Polish-born artist and illustrator Feliks Topolski.

Previously listed at number 10, bar Topolski has moved up the ranks to place fifth in the 2016 awards. Londoners, you're welcome, here is your next cultural drinking destination.

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What do we love about it? Featuring Topolski's genuine works, we can catch up on our art history while sipping the bar's special house-infused spirits.

Located in Hungerford Arches near London's Waterloo railway station, this is the same railway arch that Topolski painted and exhibited much of his work, including drawings and paintings of a diverse range of people, from King George V to Elvis Presley.

B3 Designers' brief was to turn this 370 sq m arch space into a venue that allowed visitors to celebrate and enjoy the late Feliks Topolski's artworks.

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