Food and Beverage

Curating world-class food and beverage experiences

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Our portfolio comprises nearly 400 cafés, bars and restaurants, ranging from independent neighbourhood favourites to internationally recognised brands. Together they create bustling day-to-night destinations that attract millions of visitors and keep customers returning time and again.

Consumer appetite for eating out remains strong, with demand growing for experiential dining, health-conscious menus and innovative new concepts. This continues to drive leasing demand, with available space filled quickly as both independent operators and international entrants seek a presence across our destinations.

2026

H1 performance

lettings and renewals

£5.0m

contracted rent

+4.3%

ERV movement

+4.0%

valuation movement

+1.5%

annualised gross income movement

Recent openings

Going out remains a priority for consumers with prime areas in demand.

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Soho is the London neighbourhood with the most game-changing foodie hotspots and some of the best restaurants in London. But keep to the main streets, and you might miss some of the best restaurants in Soho. With plenty of backstreets buzzing with secret supper clubs and the latest dining trends, Soho restaurants provide a seemingly never-ending list of choices.
– CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER

Case studies

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Five new F&B brands to land at Shaftesbury Capital's Covent Garden

Covent Garden continues to attract leading food and drink operators seeking to establish or expand their presence in one of London's most sought-after dining destinations. The arrival of five new concepts reflects the continued strength of demand for the neighbourhood and our long-term approach to curating a diverse mix of independent operators, international brands and innovative dining experiences.

Recent additions include Sourdough Sophia's first central London bakery, contemporary French restaurant Cassette from the team behind Levan, and the flagship Soft Serve Café from Soft Serve Society. OAKBERRY Açai has also chosen Covent Garden for its seventh London location, while Carmy's has launched its first pizza-by-the-slice concept at a prominent gateway into Seven Dials.

Together, these openings further strengthen Covent Garden's day-to-night appeal, enhancing the breadth of its food and drink offer while reinforcing the destination's reputation for bringing together established favourites with exciting new concepts.

Female-led Darjeeling Express upsizes home with Shaftesbury Capital

Award-winning Indian restaurant, Darjeeling Express, has opened its doors to its new home on Rupert Street, at a gateway location between Soho and Chinatown London.

The new 5,600 sq ft space at 36-40 Rupert Street sits amongst other well-loved, elevated restaurants, including The Palomar, Speedboat Bar, and Evelyn’s Table, adding to Shaftesbury Capital’s diverse and high-quality brand mix.

Darjeeling Express has moved to Rupert Street following success within Soho’s Kingly Court, allowing for an expanded service across more than 150 covers from lunch until dinner, and supporting the late-night dining this part of Soho is famed for.