Iconic cafe with some of the ‘best chip shop’ in London and featured in Layer Cake and Rocketman goes up for sale for £170,000
It has been the setting for some of Britain’s best-known films and has been praised for its baking by Michelin-starred chefs.
And now London’s iconic Regency Café can be yours for £170,000
The art deco-style café first opened in Westminster in 1946 and has featured in BBC dramas, films such as Layer Cake, Pride and Rocketman, adverts and even a cover shoot for Vogue.
It also has a reputation for its traditional English breakfast and has developed a loyal customer base including celebrities, politicians and TV chef Michel Roux Jr.
A classic breakfast of two rashers of bacon, one sausage, fried egg beans or tomatoes, toast and a cup of tea still costs well under £10.
The Regency Cafe which opened in Regency Street in 1946 has been listed on Rightmove for £170,000
Known for its simple dishes and quick service, it has featured in numerous BBC dramas and films, including Layer Cake (pictured)
The café also served as the setting for Elton John’s hit biopic Rocketman, an advertisement and a cover shoot for Vogue
The cafe’s classic breakfast, which includes two rashers of bacon, one sausage, fried egg beans or tomatoes, toast and a cup of tea, still costs well under £10
Meanwhile, the lunch dishes, around £9, include spaghetti bolognese, chicken curry and, on Friday, fish and chips.
According to the listing, the cafe, which has been owned by Antonio Perotti and Gino Schiavetta since 1986, “offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a renowned, iconic establishment.”
It is being sold by Christie & Co, a property advisor specializing in businesses such as pubs and restaurants.
This was stated by the agent responsible for the sale, David Wilson Standard there was ‘a lot of interest’ in the ten-year lease.
Reviews of the restaurant on TripAdvisor called it ‘an unmissable London institution’
It was featured in an advertising campaign for Volkswagen and in a front cover shoot for the Japanese edition of Vogue
A classic breakfast of two rashers of bacon, one sausage, fried egg beans or tomatoes, toast and a cup of tea still costs well under £10
The cafe was even used for an advert with Harry Redknapp for the BT Sport App in partnership with EE
The listing on Rightmove read: ‘The cafe is renowned for its hearty and authentic English breakfasts, serving generous portions at reasonable prices.
‘The Regency Café has a loyal customer base including local workers, politicians and celebrities.
‘Thanks to its popular social media following, the café also attracts tourists looking for a traditional café experience.
‘The café has featured in several television and film productions, adding to its iconic status.’
Mr Wilson had said there was no protection for the company, meaning anyone could buy it and run it as he or she saw fit.
However, Westminster Council told the Standard that the council will ensure the site is not redeveloped.
“To be clear, we will not allow the site to be developed into anything else as we want to preserve the spirit and heritage that this iconic cafe brings, which is in line with the wishes of the current owners,” says councilor David Boothroyd, Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Property said.
The character of the restaurant has remained the same over the years, with the original tiles and Formica tables with photos of Tottenham players on the walls.
Reviews of the restaurant on TripAdvisor call it ‘an unmissable London institution’ and it is seen by many as a historic example of an Italian-British cafe comparable to E Pellici in Bethnal Green and Mario’s in Kentish Town.
