London restaurants that have closed in 2025

Running a restaurant in London has always been a treacherous game, but the impact of Covid and Brexit has left life particularly icey for restaurateurs today. Increasing produce costs, wages, energy bills and more leave even the best restaurants on a potential knife edge, balancing weighty overheads whilst they feed us.

It’s no wonder, then, that so many of London’s restaurants have closed recently. We’re not just talking small independents either - we’ve had to wave goodbye to some titanic restaurants in the last year or two. Le Gavroche, for example, is a restaurant we thought would live forever, but after 56 era-defining years, chef patron Michel Roux Jr decided to shut the doors for good in January 2024. Gone, too, is Pollen Street Social, with Jason Atherton citing ‘unsustainably high costs’ as the reason (though he has come back with a quadrilogy of superb new restaurants in Sael, Row on 5 and Three Darlings respectively). The closures seemingly won't stop in 2025 - just a few days into the year, Giorgio Locatelli announced that iconic restaurant Locanda Locatelli would close permanently, and we've seen the likes of Lyle's, Leroy, and Ann-Sophie Pic's La Dame de Pic close too.

It’s not easy keeping track of all the restaurant movement in the capital, so we’ve devised a couple of lists for you to keep track of. We’ll be tracking all the big restaurant closures in London right here, month-by-month, but you can also keep an eye on the best new restaurants in London over here, where you can find all our latest reviews of brand new openings, as well as previews of exciting restaurants that are coming later in the year.

Not sure if your favourite local restaurant has closed? Google is often a good bet - Google uses an AI system called Duplex to contact restaurants regularly via phone, confirming opening hours and, naturally, if the business is still operating. As a result, Google Maps is often the first place to find out if a restaurant has shut down. You can also check a restaurant’s social media accounts, as many will post a thank you to their customers before closing.

June 2025

Norman's Cafe, Archway
The legendary north London cafe, Norman's Cafe, announced on Instagram that it will serve its final fry-up on Sunday 8 June. Owners Elliot Kaye and Richie Hayes opened the posh greasy spoon back in 2020, originally starting out life as a sandwich shop, before evolving into the cafe concept it became known for. The spot became hugely popular for serving proper British caff classics with a restaurant-y twist, from cod's roe with frazzles to sausage, bubble 'n' squeak, egg and beans.

The pair said in the post: 'We would like to thank all of our customers & regulars who have dined with us & have shown the cafe support since we have opened. To all our amazing staff past & present, Thank you for all your hard work.

'We are both excited to progress and develop with what we have started at Norman’s through other avenues & look forward to hopefully seeing some of you again soon.'

May 2025

Michelin-starred Shoreditch restaurant Lyle's announced it would close in May 2025.

Lyle's, Shoreditch
One of London's most influential restaurants of the last ten years, Lyle's announced that it would close permanently following a final lunch service on 18 May. Lyle's was SquareMeal's London Restaurant of the Year in 2024, and has held a Michelin star since 2016. Widely regarded as a vital, trailblazing force in modern British, micro-seasonal cooking, it's hard to quantify the impact that chef patron James Lowe and team have had on the industry at large over the last decade, and Lyle's will be a huge loss to the capital's restaurant scene.

Lowe, who already has plans for a new project in 2026, said: 'I couldn’t be prouder of everything that we’ve accomplished at Lyle’s over the last eleven years. I love what we’ve done, how we’ve grown, adapted and learned. I want to say an enormous thank you to all members of the team past and present, it’s been a privilege to have worked with so many brilliant people.'

March 2025

The Gun in Homerton closed in March 2025 - a sad loss for London pub culture.

The Gun, Homerton
A beloved East London institution, The Gun was forced to close in mid March, citing ‘increasing costs of running a hospitality business in the current financial climate’. 

February 2025

Michelin-starred The Five Fields in Chelsea announced it would close on 28 February 2025.

The Five Fields, Chelsea
This beloved Michelin-starred Chelsea restaurant announced its closure via Instagram at the tail end of February. 'It is with heavy hearts that after more than 12 years we will be closing our doors with the last service this Friday 28th February,' said a statement. 'We are incredibly grateful to all of our guests for their generous patronage and support over the years, as well as to our dedicated suppliers.'

La Dame de Pic at Four Seasons Hotel Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge
Ann-Sophie Pic is the most awarded female chef in the world, so it was a shock to hear her announce the closure of her two Michelin-starred restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Tower Bridge. La Dame de Pic has been a fixture at the hotel since 2017, winning a Michelin star in its first year, and a second in 2020.

In a joint statement the chef and hotel said that they had mutually agreed to conclude their partnership: 'After over eight years of culinary excellence together, Groupe Pic and Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge have made the decision to conclude their partnership. We are incredibly proud of the two-Michelin-star dining experience we created at La Dame de Pic, delivering exceptional dining and unforgettable moments to all.

'We extend our deepest gratitude to our loyal guests, dedicated team, and industry partners who have supported us throughout this journey. It has been a fantastic and unforgettable chapter.' The final day of service will be on 15 February.

Cafe Laperouse, Westminster
A signature restaurant in the huge Old War Office development, high profile Parisian import Cafe Laperouse has closed after less than two years of trading. A statement reads: 'Moma Group has decided not to continue operating Café Lapérouse London. This decision is part of a review of the group's locations and brands, their local and international ambitions.' OWO is promising 'a remarkable new dining destination' will open in its place.

TT, Shoreditch
TT - formerly known as TT Liquor - closed in February after nearly a decade in business as a busy bar and restaurant on the Hoxton stretch of Kingsland Road. 'TT has been more than just a business—it’s been a labour of love. We are immensely proud of everything we’ve built and achieved together,' the team said via Instagram. 

Forza Win, Camberwell
Beloved neighbourhood Italian Forza Win announced that it would close after 12 years in Camberwell. 'We’ve had the immense privilege of working on over a decade of Forza Win in its many iterations and couldn’t be prouder of what who has been part of it has achieved.' Forza Wine Peckham and Forza Wine at the National Theatre will remain open. 

The Petersham & La Goccia, Covent Garden
Both central London locations for Richmond's Petersham Nurseries were forced to close in February. Owners the Boglioni family blamed Brexit and the Budget for the decision. Petersham Nurseries in Richmond and Petersham's other stores remain open for business. 

Hakkasan Hanway Place, Fitzrovia
The original Hakkasan site on Hanway Place closed after 24 years of glamorous Chinese cooking. One of London's most famous celeb hangouts, Hakkasan had lost its Michelin star in recent years. Hakkasan Mayfair remains open for those who want their fix of glitzy Cantonese cooking. 

January 2025

Studio Frantzen at Harrods, Knightsbridge

Locanda Locatelli, Marylebone
The iconic Italian restaurant at the Hyatt Regency, run by celebrated TV chef Giorgio Locatelli, sadly closed right at the beginning of the year. 'With a heavy heart, for reasons out of our control, we are now permanently closed,' the restaurant said via its website. 'We will miss all of our clients, many who have become friends. But when one door closes, another opens, so please check our social media for updates on our new project.'

Studio Frantzen at Harrods, Knightsbridge
Bjorn Frantzen is one of the most decorated chefs in modern gastronomy, running not one but two three Michelin-starred restaurants, but his UK restaurant (at which he was consultant only) announced that it would close to make way for a new luxury steakhouse called 'The Grill on Fifth'. Studio Frantzen itself plans to relocate and reopen in London later in the year.

Cafe Britaly, Peckham
Co-owners Richard Crampton-Platt and Alex Purdie said arrivederci to Peckham, announcing that Cafe Britaly would close after eight months. Richard said: 'We knew that trading conditions for hospitality were tough, and went into business with our eyes open to the risk of trying to create our own ‘Britalian’ niche, but the unforeseen additional cost pressures created by the autumn budget came at the wrong stage of our business cycle. We just couldn't make the numbers add up to continue trading into 2025.'

Iberico, Canary Wharf and Marylebone
Iberico's Canary Wharf and Marylebone sites have both closed, with adjacent tapas group Camino due to open new restaurants in the same spaces. 

December 2024

Socca, Mayfair

Socca, Mayfair
Samyukta Nair of LSL Capital opened this sleek bistro with Claude Bosi back in 2023, but has decided to close as of the beginning of December. We understand that LSL will keep the site and look to introduce a new restaurant in the near future. Nair says: 'I have loved working with Claude on this project, and it has been an incredible journey for me and all the team. Watching so many diners come through our doors has brought me so much joy, and I want to say a huge thank you for dining with us over the last two years.'

Orasay, Notting Hill
Jackson Boxer announced that his lauded Notting Hill restaurant Orasay will close on New Year's Eve, explaining that running a small, fish and seafood-focused restaurant had become financially unviable. He will be relaunching the space with a new concept early in 2025.

November 2024

Leroy, Shoreditch

Leroy, Shoreditch
Leroy was part of the big East London resurgence, winning a Michelin star in 2019 alongside the likes of Brat, but it lost that Michelin star earlier this year and closed with immediate effect in November. 'Our heart breaks not to be able to continue the journey but we can leave knowing that we did all we could. Despite what our government may think this is a noble profession and indeed any small business owner has our enduring respect,' said the restaurant via Instagram.

Temper, Paddington and Shoreditch
The once successful barbecue group was forced to shut a couple of newer sites, with Companies House indicating that operating company Casper & Cole has filed for administration. Temper sites in Soho, Covent Garden, and The City remain open for business. 

October 2024

Launceston Place, Kensington

Launceston Place, Kensington
D&D announced the closure of one of their biggest restaurants - Launceston Place - which was once a regular haunt of Diana, Princess of Wales. 'After thorough deliberation, and following the departure of Chef Patron Ben Murphy, D&D London has made the decision to close Launceston Place in Kensington at the end of this month,' the group said in a statement.

28-50 Oxford Circus
We were sad to see this excellent wine bar close in October, but thankfully there are other 28-50 sites still going and they're very much worth a visit, including 28-50 Marylebone and 28-50 By Night.

Cin Cin, Fitzrovia
The popular Brighton-based group, specialising in aperitivi, decided to close up its cosy Fitzrovia spot to focus on other sites and projects. 

September 2024

Chicama, Chelsea

Chicama, Chelsea
This colourful, energetic follow-up from the Pachamama Group closed in mid-September. 'We look forward to welcoming you again very soon, but until then, thank you for being a part of our story,' the restaurant said via its website. 

Karen's Diner, Islington
The infamous, foul-mouthed restaurant group went into liquidation in September, closing up the last Karen's Diner in Islington and leaving creditors over £400,000 out of pocket.

Mystic Burek, Sydenham
One of London's most underrated and brilliant restaurants, Mystic Burek, announced that it would close at the end of the month, but founder Spasia Pandora Dinkovski promises that there is lots more to come. 

London Shell Co, Paddington
London Shell Co's beloved floating seafood restaurants closed down in September/October as the group decided to shut down the The Prince Regent and The Grand Duchess after nine wonderful years. The team signed off aptly on Instagram: 'Old sailors never die, they just fade away'. 

Snackbar, Dalston
Freddie Janson's supremely underrated Dalston cafe has closed, meaning no more kimchi croque madames for us. 'I did what I set out to do and now it’s time to move on to the next project,' said Freddie in Snackbar's final Instagram post.

August 2024

Allegra, Stratford

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This sleek brasserie in Spitalfields was a hit when it opened last year thanks to some classic, well executed cooking in a nice spot. 

Mimosa, Marylebone
Mimosa was the big name announced to to replace what was Roux at the Landau, at the Langham Hotel. The restaurant was run by the MOMA Group (the same group that runs Cafe Laperouse and various other restaurants in France), but Mimosa was only open five months before it closed. 

Cafe Kitty, Soho
Part of the Kitty Fishers Group (which also owns Kitty Fishers and Cora Pearl), Cafe Kitty closed up this month. A note on the website reads, '...we are all understandably gutted, but in life some things just don't work out.'

Hereford Road, Notting Hill
A much-loved neighbourhood favourite, Tom Pemberton closed his Notting Hill restaurant Hereford Road. A note on the site reads: 'After 17 wonderful years Hereford Road is now closed. Thank you to all our customers - you have been a true delight. Tom, Fabio and all the staff past and present.'

Allegra, Stratford
Following the news that former executive chef would be leaving the restaurant, Allegra announced via Instagram that it would be closing at the end of August. It's another sad loss for London as Allegra featuring in our list of the 100 best restaurants in London for the last two years running. 

Sager & Wilde, Bethnal Green
Michael Sager announced the closure of this phenomenally popular east London wine bar after ten years of service, choosing to focus on newer wine bar restaurant Bruno near Victoria Park and cocktail bar Equal Parts. 'Although it is with sadness that I am losing the restaurant, myself and my teams are very excited for the coming chapters of the bars and the import business,' he said via Instagram. 

Anglo, Farringdon
This modern British restaurant, brought to prominence by chef and founder Mark Jarvis, closed on the first of the month following the departure of head chef Anthony Raffo and general manager Maria Danzanvilliers. 

I Camisa & Son, Soho
One of the last of Soho's iconic Italian delis sadly announced its closure in August. A notice posted on the shop reads: ‘It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of I Camisa & Son on Old Compton Street. Due to the significant reduction in office workers following the pandemic, the economics of running this store at this location are no longer viable.'

12:51, Islington
James Cochran closed his popular Islington restaurant 12:51 after eight years, saying that it represented the 'end of a chapter'. Cochran first launched 12:51 in 2018 after winning Great British Menu.

Pidgin, Hackney
The restaurant that claimed to never serve the same dish twice closes on the 18 August. Pidgin originally opened in 2015 and earned a Michelin star a year later, although sadly lost it in 2018. The tasting menu restaurant was widely known for its constantly-changing menu, which was completely remastered every week. However, the site has been reborn as SESTA, headed up by ex-Pidgin alumni Drew Snaith and Hannah Kowalski. 

July 2024

Pollen Street Social, Mayfair

Pollen Street Social, Mayfair
Jason Atherton announced that Pollen Street Social would close some months ago, but the time finally came for this legendary restaurant.

Il Borro, Mayfair
This plush Italian has been a big hit in Dubai and Florence but couldn't make it's Mayfair location work, closing quietly in July 2024.

Townsend, Whitechapel
Townsend arrived at The Whitechapel Gallery in 2020 and made a big impact in a cosy location, serving seasonal modern British plates. The restaurant closed quietly in July, but the space has been taken over by the good folks at Alba Caffe. 

All'onda, Fitzrovia
This promising new fine dining risotto restaurant from former Helene Darroze at The Connaught chef Andrea Granzarollo closed after less than a couple of months, with the owners citing 'unforeseen personal circumstances'.

Apothecary East, Shoreditch
This Tokyo-style izakaya launched in 2021 blending Japanese small plates, cocktails and live DJs. It closed in July without giving a reason but there may well be a new restaurant on the way under the Apothecary brand, in a different location. 

June 2024

Cornerstone, Hackney

Cornerstone, Hackney
Tom Brown's Michelin-starred seafood restaurant is closing due to cost issues. Brown cites its tasting menu concept and a change in diners' tastes as reasons why the model has become unsustainble. If you're still keen to try Brown's food, his more casual seafood venture Pearly Queen is still going strong. 

Hawthorn, Kew
Joshua Hunter's restaurant in Kew was well received - we gave it an excellent silver award when we visited - but closed at the end of the month. Hunter said that the current economic conditions made the restaurant unsustainable, but you can still find him at Restaurant Joshua Hunter at Holland & Holland.

Eline, Hoxton
Alex Reynolds and Maria Viviani's charming neighbourhood spot in Hoxton was a nice addition to the area, but sadly the pair announced that the restaurant would be closing at the beginning of June. If you're missing Alex's cooking, take yourself down to Bistro Freddie, where he is now head chef.

The Hide Bar, Bermondsey
This popular Bermondsey cocktail bar closed, thanking all its patrons for 16 years of support.

May 2024

Wander, Stoke Newington

Odette's, Primrose Hill
Bryn Williams sold his much-loved Primrose Hill restaurant Odette's after 16 years, with plans to spend more time in Wales at Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias in Colwyn Bay as well as the excellent Touring Club in Cardiff.

Fish Game, Canary Wharf
Roberto Costa’s fish and game-focused sister site to Macellaio RC closed after less than a year.

Rum Kitchen, Soho, Shoreditch and Brixton
Caribbean restaurant and bar group Rum Kitchen quietly shut down all its restaurants.

Supa Ya Ramen, Dalston and Peckham
A beloved ramen restaurant with a big cult following, we were sad to wave goodbye to Luke Findlay’s excellent Supa Ya Ramen.

Wander, Stoke Newington
After various on and off battles with the Home Office over the years, Alexis Noble decided to close much-loved Antipodean restaurant Wander in Stoke Newington on her own terms before going travelling.

Has your favourite restaurant closed? Find a new favourite in our list of the 100 best restaurants in London, which features restaurants of all styles and cuisines from all over the capital.