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Lewis Craig Blog Archive

Sale completed of 12 Smithfield Street to South American restaurant Assenheims 56!

Lewis Craig are delighted to announce the successful completion of 12 Smithfield Street to South American Restaurant Assenheims 56.

Acting on behalf of the former occupier, Lewis Craig were instructed to source a high-quality operator who would fit in well with the impressive 12 Smithfield Street mixed-use scheme which comprises some 100,000 sq ft of office space above.

Biju Bubble Tearoom Launches in Soho

We are delighted to advise that our client Biju Bubble Tearoom have now launched their first UK shop at 45 Old Compton Street, Soho. Biju is an exciting new brand, dedicated to serving the tastiest bubble tea, using the freshest ingredients available.

Bubble Tea is gaining popularity in the UK, particularly in London and Biju are looking to capitalise by becoming a brand leader in a marketplace with huge potential and a captive customer base.

We think the brand and product are excellent, we wish Nick and the team every success, and we look forward to working closely with Biju Bubble Tearoom on the acquisition of further locations in key Central London locations.

Please click here for the property requirement flyer, and get in touch with Theo Benedyk to discuss Biju’s expansion plans.

 

 

Venetia Studium seek a new London boutique

After 12 successful years trading at 37 Beauchamp Place, world renowned company Venetia Studium, has instructed Lewis Craig to seek premises suitable for relocation.

Please click the logo below for our property requirement pdf.

Size: Up to 750 sq ft at ground floor

Locations: Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Kensington, South Kensington, Mayfair

Rent: Max 90,000 pax

Timing: Immediate

Venetia Studium’s activities range from the exclusive production of the original FORTUNY® lamps, to the creation of a vast range of interior design items such as cushions, wall hangings, tablerunners, etc and clothing accessories such as scarves, dresses and bags.

Venetia Studium’s production facilitiy currently occupies an area of 43,000 sq ft in the historic city centre of Venice, and employ a workforce of 80. The head office is at Palazzo Zuccato, a splendid late 18th century building just a stone’s throw from Piazza San Marco in the heart of Venice, in Calle Larga XXII Marzo, an elegant Venetian shopping street.

Gelateria Romana – Presto in Londra!

Lewis Craig are delighted to have been appointed as property advisers to artisan gelato shop operator Gelateria Romana, with the search now on for suitable premises in London for opening Spring 2012.

Established in 1947 in Piazza Ferrari, in the heart of the old city of Rimini, Gelateria Romana was named after the daughter of the founder and first owner.

Still operated to this day by members of the Zucchi family there are currently 28 Gelateria Romana shops in Italy, with 8 others in Spain, Romania, China and Dubai with a further 7 opening in 2012.

For more information, visit www.gelateriaromana.com

To see Gelateria Romana’s London premises requirements click here

We are looking for A1 premises required offering 650 – 950 sq ft.

Locations of interest include Chelsea, Hampstead, Islington, Kensington Church Street, Notting Hill Gate, Richmond, South Kensington and similar profile areas.

Please contact Theo Benedyk tb@lewiscraig.co.uk or Richard Grossman rg@lewiscraig.co.uk with ideas.