This is how the new £1 million Fumo bar and restaurant at Selfridges will look like once it is finished.

Fumo is moving into Selfridges on the fourth floor with views overlooking the Bullring.

The restaurant replaces Searcy's Balcony Bar which closed in August.

It follows the successes of the award-winning Fumo in Waterloo Street and its sister restaurant San Carlo in Temple Street, which is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Designs for the lavish 3,000 sq ft new Fumo include: A uniquely shaped grand marble bar and feature wine displays, solid marble tables and interior clad in fine marble. There will also be bespoke leather seating in the curve of the balcony area.

It looks to be a swanky addition to our food scene.

New CGIs of how the new Fumo will look
New CGIs of how the new Fumo will look

The restaurant will serve an all-day menu of regional Italian small plate dishes to share or eat alone and the feature bar will specialise in cocktails and Laurent Perrier champagne.

The chain is also due to open a San Carlo cafe in the former Starbucks also inside Selfridges next month.

The original Fumo is well known for its glamorous decor and lively atmosphere. It was named Les Routiers Restaurant of the Year 2015 for "exceptional food and impeccable service".

Commenting on the opening, Marcello Distefano, managing director of San Carlo Group, said: "When we opened Fumo on Waterloo Street, it was an entirely new concept. Five years on, we're thrilled with its success and the recognition it's received for the style of dishes and cocktails served there.

New CGIs of how the new Fumo will look
New CGIs of how the new Fumo will look

"Based on that success, we went on to open Fumo St Martins Lane, London. Now, we're excited to reveal our plans for Fumo, especially on this grand scale and in such an iconic space. Most importantly, the emphasis, as ever, will be on fantastic food and drinks, we want people to have a great and memorable experience when they join us."

L- R MD San Carlo Group Marcello Distefano, General Manager Selfridges Birmingham Sam Watts, Chairman San Carlo Group Carlo Distefano and Sacha Distefano
L- R MD San Carlo Group Marcello Distefano, General Manager Selfridges Birmingham Sam Watts, Chairman San Carlo Group Carlo Distefano and Sacha Distefano

Bruce Langlands, Selfridges' food and restaurants director, said: "The San Carlo Group is renowned for creating and providing exceptional restaurant experiences across the country. We are so excited to be bringing its Fumo concept into our iconic Birmingham department store.

"We look forward to welcoming our customers to the newly designed and refurbished fourth floor dining space."

There are currently 17 San Carlo Group restaurants in the UK as well as restaurants overseas in Qatar, Bahrain and Bangkok.

Fumo at Selfridges is set to open in October.