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Metro
a day ago
- Business
- Metro
Iconic cafe serving the 'best full English breakfast' in London has been saved
London's most famous greasy spoon which has starred in film and TV has reopened to hungry visitors. The Regency Cafe in Westminster claimed to sell the 'best English breakfast in London' after opening in 1946. Fans of the cheap fry ups and old school service feared the caff would be gone forever after it closed in December 2024 when its owners put the business up for sale. But after just two days of viewings, the Regency Cafe was snapped up by new owners Fevzi and Zafer Gungor. Christie & Co confirmed to Metro that the sale was completed on Tuesday, with the kitchen serving customers again the same day. The new bosses, who own dozens of eateries in the capital, want to add a new flavour to the famous venue, by introducing a line of merchandise and expanding overseas. Fevzi Gungor said: 'I'm honoured to take over such a historic and much-loved institution. As someone born in Turkey and raised in White City, West London, my journey started humbly – delivering newspapers at 13 before school – and I've never looked back. 'My aim isn't to change what people already love about Regency Café, but to enhance it – extending opening hours, refreshing equipment, strengthening our social media presence, and introducing merchandise that captures the spirit of this iconic spot. 'We're also exploring partnerships with major British brands for co-branded sauces, beans, and more. 'We may look at expanding the kitchen to cater for Halal dining, reflecting the diverse communities and tourists we serve, including many from the Arab Peninsula. 'In time, I'd love to see the Regency name in key global cities – Amsterdam, Berlin, Istanbul, Dubai – but our immediate focus is on Regency Street.' Regency Cafe has played a starring role in a string of TV shows and films set in London. More Trending It has featured in the crime thriller Layer Cake (2004), which starred Daniel Craig before he was cast as James Bond. The famous fry ups also made an appearance in Oscar nominated films Pride (2014), which followed the efforts of London LGBTQ+'s community to support striking miners in the 1980s, and Elton John biopic Rocketman (2019), The business was sold to the pair at an undisclosed price, but it was originally listed for £170,000 through Christie & Co. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Man, in 50s, found dead in London street sparks police raid MORE: E-scooters may need licence plates after high-profile crashes MORE: Ex-police officer beaten up by 'six guys on mopeds' over £2,000 bike
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BH Group acquires Windermere and four other hotels in UK
Real estate investment and development company BH Group has broadened its portfolio with the acquisition of The Windermere Hotel in Cumbria and four other hotels in England. UK-based business property adviser Christie & Co has facilitated the sale of the properties. The Windermere Hotel features 74 en-suite bedrooms. Amenities available at the property include two restaurant areas, a public bar, gardens, and a private car park. The property is the inaugural hotel established in the Lake District in 1847 in Windermere. Christie & Co local hotel agent Graham Wilkinson said: 'We are pleased to have worked with the vendors and purchasers to complete this acquisition of a significant and well-known Lake District hotel. 'It reflects the confidence in the hotel sector in Cumbria and the Lake District. BH Group pursued this hotel with vigour, and we are delighted to have reached this successful outcome. We know they have very exciting plans for this hotel.' In addition to The Windermere, BH Group purchased the Imperial Hotel in Exmouth, the Burlington Hotel in Eastbourne, and both the St Ives Bay Hotel and Ship and Castle Hotel in Cornwall. BH Group chief information officer James Routledge said: 'These hotels form the basis of our drive into the growing staycation market. We are excited by these opportunities and others we are currently seeing in the market.' Christie & Co Hotels director Stephen Champion said: 'This latest transaction takes us to a total of 31 successfully completed Coast & Country sales to a wide range of buyers.' The sale of The Windermere Hotel follows Christie & Co's recent facilitation of The Merrion Hotel in Llandudno, North Wales, which was acquired by Four Saints Hotels for an asking price of £4.5m ($6.02m). "BH Group acquires Windermere and four other hotels in UK" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Merrion Hotel joins Four Saints Hotels portfolio
Hospitality company Four Saints Hotels has acquired The Merrion Hotel in Llandudno, North Wales, UK. The transaction, facilitated by UK-based business property adviser Christie & Co, saw the property purchased for an asking price of £4.5m ($6.02m). The hotel was owned by the Bream family for 75 years, and was sold by brothers Gareth and Paul Bream as they are retiring. The Merrion Hotel directly faces the promenade, nestled within a five-storey Victorian building featuring 62 en-suite bedrooms. The majority of these rooms offer views across Llandudno Bay. It features a bar and lounge area, as well as a restaurant open to the public. Christie & Co associate director Tom O'Malley said: 'The Merrion is one of the nicest hotels in Llandudno, and probably in the best location, making it a wonderful addition to the portfolio of Four Saints Hotels. "I wish brothers Gareth and Paul all the very best with their retirement and thank them for trusting me with the sale of this hotel.' Gareth and Paul Bream said: 'The Bream family are pleased to announce the sale of the Merrion Hotel, through Christie & Co, to Mr and Mrs Rozek of the Four Saints Hotels. We congratulate them as the new owners and wish them every success in the future.' The property's new owner, Four Saints Hotels, also owns Brig Y Don, Lauriston Court, and Headlands hotels in Llandudno. Four Saints Hotels director Shoukry Rozek said: 'We are delighted to welcome Merrion Hotel into the Four Saints Hotels family. I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Bream family for their decades of exceptional stewardship and to all the legal, financial, and professional advisors who made this transaction possible. 'This acquisition strengthens our position in Llandudno's hospitality market and creates exciting opportunities for our guests and team members. We look forward to building upon Merrion Hotel's strong foundation while maintaining the high standards of service that define our group.' This acquisition follows Christie & Co recent announcement of facilitating the sale of the Mour Hotel, a boutique-style establishment near Nottingham, UK. "Merrion Hotel joins Four Saints Hotels portfolio" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
North Wales Live
16-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Seafront hotel in Llandudno sold for first time in 75 years
A prominent seafront hotel in Llandudno has changed hands for the first time in 75 years. Christie & Co announced the sale of The Merrion Hotel, which has been purchased by expanding Four Saints Hotels group. Over the decades, the hotel has grown from a 20-bedroom guest house to a significant hotel property in one of the most desirable locations in Llandudno. Directly fronting onto the promenade, the five-storey Victorian building has 62 ensuite bedrooms, many with sweeping views across Llandudno Bay. There is also a bar and lounge area which regularly hosts entertainment, and a restaurant which is open to the public. The hotel has been owned by the Bream family for over 75 years, and has been sold by brothers Gareth and Paul Bream due to retirement. Four Saints Hotels, who already own Brig Y Don, Lauriston Court, and Headlands hotels, also located on the Llandudno seafront, have bought the site. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Gareth and Paul said: 'The Bream family are pleased to announce the sale of the Merrion Hotel, through Christie & Co, to Mr and Mrs Rozek of the Four Saints Hotels. We congratulate them as the new owners and wish them every success in the future.' Dr Shoukry Rozek said: 'We are delighted to welcome Merrion Hotel into the Four Saints Hotels family. I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Bream family for their decades of exceptional stewardship, and to all the legal, financial, and professional advisors who made this transaction possible. "This acquisition strengthens our position in Llandudno's hospitality market and creates exciting opportunities for our guests and team members. We look forward to building upon Merrion Hotel's strong foundation while maintaining the high standards of service that define our group.' Tom O'Malley at Christie & Co, who handled the sale, said: 'The Merrion is one of the nicest hotels in Llandudno, and probably in the best location, making it a wonderful addition to the portfolio of Four Saints Hotels. I wish brothers Gareth and Paul all the very best with their retirement and thank them for trusting me with the sale of this hotel.'
The National
15-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Historic Scottish mansion in 14,500-acre estate up for sale
Glamis House is a Georgian manor house which lies in the 14,500-acre Strathmore Estate in Forfar, close to Glamis Castle, which features in Shakespeare's iconic tragedy Macbeth. The house contains seven bedrooms, a kitchen/diner and a lounge, as well as a separate dining room and basement space for functions and events. READ MORE: 800-year-old Scottish castle to undergo major £5 million refurbishment The property is set within large, landscaped gardens and has a private car park. Christie & Co, the estate agent managing the sale, said the manor house would be well suited to those looking for a self-catering business opportunity. Simon Watson, business agent at Christie & Co, said: 'This is an exciting opportunity to acquire the lease for a historic and picturesque Georgian House located in the Strathmore Estate.' Offers are now being invited for the lease of the property, with an annual rent of £45,000.
