The Portman Estate introduces trio of independents to Seymour Place

The Portman Estate has announced the arrival of three independent retail and hospitality brands to Seymour Place within its Portman Marylebone neighbourhood in London’s West End.

In November, Thai-British restaurant concept AngloThai opened the doors to its 2,500 sq ft space at 22-24 Seymour Place. The 50-cover restaurant is the first permanent launch for the operator, which was founded by husband-and-wife duo John and Desiree Chantarasak.

The opening has been completed in partnership with restaurant group MJMK, which also previously introduced KOL to the estate at 9 Seymour Street.

Also opening in November was independent bookshop Veranda Books. The 900 sq ft space specialises in international literature and global perspectives.

Finally, contemporary nail bar, Show Me Your Nails, opened at 20 Seymour Place this week. Taking a 1,500 sq ft unit, the salon offers a range of nail and beauty products.

AngloThai, Veranda Books, and Show Me Your Nails join a range of independent retail and hospitality brands on Seymour Place, including The Italian Greyhound, Lurra, Mandy Zhang Art, ULI, and WatchHouse Cofee, which was recently named Europe’s best coffee shop chain at the 2024 European Coffee & Hospitality Awards.

Tom Knight, portfolio director at The Portman Estate, said: “This next wave of new openings on the Estate reflects our ongoing efforts to elevate the retail, leisure and hospitality offering in the area. Combining independent brands and useful amenities is key to creating a neighbourhood that caters to the needs of residents, workers and visitors. 

“The continued evolution of The Portman Estate will help to drive the commercial resilience of the West End.”