Manchester’s Lina Stores & Bar Lina wins prestigious Scottish and DNA Paris design
United Kingdom
27-07-2026
B3-Designed Lina Stores & Bar Lina Manchester restaurant wins major international design
Lina Stores Manchester and Bar Lina have received two significant international design honours, winning Silver at the Scottish Design Awards and Winner at the DNA Paris Design Awards for interior design.
Located in Manchester’s Quoin Building, the dual-concept venue was designed by London-based hospitality studio B3 Designers for White Rabbit Group. The project combines two distinct experiences: Lina Stores, inspired by the original Soho delicatessen, and Bar Lina, which draws on the glamour of 1970s Italian nightlife.
“We’re delighted to see Lina Stores & Bar Lina recognised by both the Scottish Design Awards and the DNA Paris Design Awards,” said Mark Bithrey, Founder of B3 Designers. “The project was about evolving an iconic brand for a new audience while creating a venue that performs operationally from morning through to late night. By blending storytelling, sustainability, and functionality, we created two distinct experiences that work together as one cohesive hospitality destination.”
The awards also recognise the project’s sustainable approach. Much of the existing Quoin Building structure was retained, while durable materials including terrazzo, stainless steel, timber, and recycled fibres were selected for longevity and reduced environmental impact.
B3 Designers is known for designing restaurants and its hotel design across the UK and Europe, including projects for The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center, Michelin-starred Lita, and The Cinnamon Club.
With these latest wins, Lina Stores & Bar Lina joins a growing list of Manchester hospitality venues gaining international recognition for design excellence.
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