Hospitality property specialist Davis Coffer Lyons has secured a new tenant for 147 Church Road, replacing Starbucks’ former site at the heart of Barnes village. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Salih and Zeynep, Brekky is an all-day eatery and café. Since opening last week to enthusiastic reviews, the café is already making its mark with a […]
Pioneering interactive museum and social gaming experience SPYSCAPE is opening its first UK location in Covent Garden this month. The 25,000 sq ft venue at 45 Wellington Street marks SPYSCAPE’s second global site outside Manhattan, underscoring Covent Garden’s status as the go-to destination for international brand launches. Visitors will embark on a multi-dimensional, spy-themed experience featuring authentic […]
ADOH!, a new Sri Lankan street food concept from Kolamba founders Eroshan and Aushi Meewella, will launch this summer on Covent Garden’s Maiden Lane, swelling the ranks of its eating and drinking offers. Named after a popular Sri Lankan exclamation, often used in greeting or surprise, ADOH! will draw inspiration from Sri Lanka’s colourful roadside […]
Texas-born sandwich brand Which Wich® Superior Sandwiches is to launch its second UK site in June, in a 700 sq ft store at 53 Fleet Street, acquired by Davis Coffer Lyons. Since launching its first UK site in Central St Giles pre-pandemic, Which Wich has cultivated a loyal fanbase drawn to its hot, toasted sandwiches, […]
Black Bear Burger has launched a flagship restaurant at Westfield London. It is the third full-service restaurant and the eighth opening overall for the award-winning independent, which has grown from a single street food stall launched by husband-and-wife team Liz and Stew Down in 2016. Known for its focus on grass-fed, dry-aged British beef, its […]
Market-leading leisure and hospitality specialist Davis Coffer Lyons has made a double acquisition—expanding its highly-rated Valuations department and taking new offices. The company has relocated from its historic home of more than 20 years, to newly-refurbished, modern space in Fitzrovia’s Market Place, W1. The team of specialist agents, advisors and valuers will be based at […]
Café Linea, a new neighbourhood restaurant, bar and bakery concept from husband-and-wife duo Greg and Felicity Godik will launch this summer next to Chelsea’s Saatchi Gallery, in the grade-II listed 19th century arcade overlooking Duke of York Square. Inspired by the cafés and bistros set in historic arcades across Europe, Cafe Linea will serve produce-led, […]
Von Crumb, a new schnitzel concept, has secured its debut site in London’s Belsize Park, with plans to open further sites across the capital under an “express” format. The new concept, which is the brainchild of David Ben Meir and Or Yerushalmi, has secured a site in Haverstock Hill for an opening this spring. Ben […]
DCL has secured new weight lifting, cross fit and boxing training concept Wise Fit to replace Fulham’s Body Society gym, at 132 Wandsworth Bridge Road. The 4,200 sq ft is set to open this month, comprising four training studios, dedicated changing rooms, saunas and a reception bar area showcasing various sporting events. They will provide […]
Acclaimed international restaurant group Burger & Lobster will mark its return to the expansion trail in early 2025 with an opening in Brighton – its first new UK site in 8 years. Following its 2011 launch in a small Mayfair pub, the brand soon garnered a cult following for its wild Atlantic lobsters and prime […]
City Masala, a new contemporary Indian restaurant, has completed on a new lease in the City of London. The premises, which was formerly occupied by EAT, sits besides Watch House Coffee and opposite Brewdog on Fetter Lane. The restaurant will reopen in the new year as a modern Indian restaurant, offering a distinctive culinary experience […]
The West Country Farm Shop, London’s newest destination for sustainable British produce, has made its debut at 566 Kings Road in Chelsea. TWCFS’s mission is to understand and serve the needs of the local community and wider public by supplying their customers with traditional quality products from the West Country, championing sustainable, regenerative and organic […]
Two new F&B operators have joined the line up at Broadgate – the vibrant hub in the heart of the City combining award-winning workspace amid iconic brands, destination dining and tranquil green spaces. Korean restaurant operator Bento Bab has launched its fourth site at 201 Bishopsgate, serving traditional Korean dishes, from BBQ meats and spicy […]
Quintessentially British restaurant the Mayfair Chippy has expanded to Knightsbridge, launching a second site at 138 Brompton Road serving its award-winning fish n’ chips alongside an extensive fish menu. Virtually opposite Harrods, the business plans to appeal to tourists, shoppers, local office workers and residents with its elevated dine-in experience. Set over two floors with […]
Urban Village Pubs – the independent pub company founded by Ian Grundy and Gavin Drew in 2017 – has added two Oxford pubs to its 8-strong portfolio in the South East of England. The company – which picked up a Publican Award in 2023 for Best Community Pub Operator – has taken a new free […]
