Archive: Jul 2015

Fast-casual restaurant operators in the UK work in one of the most diverse markets in the world. Food from hundreds of cultures is sourced, cooked and served in the UK, in endlessly novel and innovative ways, providing restaurateurs with new ways to enter the market. Consumers are endlessly told about the next big thing: that hot dogs are the new burgers or that Canadian food… Read more

South London’s leisure property appeal has grown substantially over the last ten years. Here, our London restaurant property specialists will examine just what is making South London an attractive prospect for top-end luxury investments as well as more informal, through decidedly upmarket, leisure concepts. Nine Elms London leisure loves nothing more than a landmark. Battersea Power Station is onto Phase 4A of its redevelopment project,… Read more

Thanks to strong relationships with cutting-edge London leisure operators, we have been exposed to some of the most diverse and attractive restaurant concepts in the world. Today, restaurants with fresh and unique concepts are driving heightened customer interest in London. Hotshot brands, such as Tramshed, Burger and Lobster and Wahaca, all have distinct themes and disruptive ideas that customers buy into. They are fantastically memorable…. Read more

In the first of our ‘Across the zones’ series, we focussed on the London restaurant openings located at the heart of the capital, driven by top-down investment by larges estates. Here, we’ll expand our analysis to areas situated in London’s Zone 2. We will see how independent operators are clustering to transform the identity of an area. In turn, this generates a social buzz and… Read more

Leasehold and freehold sales are a core part of our business, and we pride ourselves on complete exposure to current leisure sales trends in London. As a result, we have identified that right now is a great time to start looking at your options in the market, as London leisure is hotting-up to boiling point this summer. Here are some signs to look out for…… Read more

Smith & Wollensky is honored to bring the classic steakhouse brand into London, opening June 2015, just off The Strand. The London restaurant will be located on the ground floor of the Adelphi building on John Adam Street. Featuring 300 seats in 15,000 square feet, its two floors will showcase two full dining bars, two main dining areas, several private event rooms, a scratch kitchen… Read more