London’s much-loved Le Colombier restaurant to close after 27 years

Restaurant closed sign
Restaurant closed sign (©Getty / franz12)

Long-standing South Kensington restaurant Le Colombier is closing after nearly 30 years in business.

The French restaurant, located on Dovehouse Street in Chelsea Square, will have its last service on 31 December.

Le Colombier was opened by Didier Garnier in 1998 and is beloved for its French food and excellent value wine list.

“After 27 incredible years it is with a heavy heart that we announce the imminent closure of Le Colombier Restaurant,” says Garnier in a statement.

“Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are unable to renew our lease and will be closing our doors on Wednesday 31 December 2025.

“This is not how we imagined our journey would end, but unfortunately, our lease is not being renewed, and we are unable to continue in our current location.”

Garnier, who previously worked at Brasserie St Quentin in Knightsbridge before establishing Le Colombier adds that he “deeply appreciate the love and support we have received over the years”.

“While this is a bittersweet moment, we want to focus on gratitude for our amazing staff, our loyal customers, and the wonderful memories we’ve built over nearly three decades,” he says.

“While this chapter is coming to an end, we hope the spirit of Le Colombier Restaurant lives on in the hearts of our customers and the community we’ve been honoured to serve.