Galvin brothers sell home of Bistrot de Luxe to Indian hospitality group

The Galvin Brothers have sold their original London restaurant to an upmarket Indian hospitality firm that is planning its UK debut, the Evening Standard can reveal.

Chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin made the “hard decision” and closed their French restaurant Galvin Bistrot de Luxe in Baker Street this month after some 13 years of trading.

The pair had said providing high quality affordable dining had become difficult.

The brothers made their names individually working in kitchens at the likes of The Ritz, Wolseley and The Savoy, before teaming up in 2005 to launch their own business. They now have an empire of 10 restaurants.

Now the lease has been sold to Mumbai-based Mars World. No price was divulged, but the new tenant will pay the landlord £175,000 per year in rent.

Mars World is understood to be planning an Indian restaurant. It owns boutique hotels and restaurants in India, and has one bistro in the US.

Selling agent Davis Coffer Lyons’ director Rob Meadows said the brothers would now focus on new openings, its two restaurants in Dubai and potential new partnerships.