Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Buvette, the gastrothèque by chef Jody Williams, will open in Covent Garden’s Neal’s Yard this summer.
Buvette will occupy a 2,800sqft, 80-cover space at 2 Neal’s Yard, offering a flexible day-to-night dining concept. Designed around the idea of spontaneity, Buvette will cater to a wide range of occasions, from morning coffee and leisurely lunches to post-theatre cocktails and evening dining. With established locations in New York, Paris, Seoul and Tokyo, the Covent Garden opening marks Buvette’s first London site.
The signing is said to underline Covent Garden’s strength as the go-to destination for chef-led dining, complementing its curated mix of acclaimed operators, including the neighbouring St. JOHN Neal’s Yard Bakery and Bar, Story Cellar and The Barbary, as well as FROG by Adam Handling and Café Murano within the wider neighbourhood. Buvette will also sit alongside a strong pipeline of recent and forthcoming openings, including Burro, the new concept from Conor Gadd at 2 Floral Court, modern Indian restaurant Kricket set to open in Neal’s Yard later this year, and Harry’s now open on Russell Street.
Emma Matus, head of restaurant leasing at Shaftesbury Capital, commented: “The signing of Buvette is a clear endorsement of Covent Garden’s position as London’s leading destination for chef-led dining. Securing a globally recognised, founder-driven concept of this calibre for Neal’s Yard reflects our long-term strategy of curating a best-in-class culinary mix that delivers both international appeal and enhances the distinct character and experience of Covent Garden.”
