Veeraswamy, described as the UK’s oldest Indian restaurant and located on London’s Regent Street, takes legal action to challenge an eviction it says would end its 100-year run in the area. Multiple outlets report that the Michelin-starred restaurant is due to take its case to court this month after the Crown Estate, which is tied to properties associated with King Charles, refuses to renew Veeraswamy’s lease.
The reporting is consistent that Veeraswamy has served customers on Regent Street for a century, and that the current dispute centers on the renewal of its tenancy. The Guardian adds that the property portfolio involved is part of the Crown Estate’s holdings and that the refusal to renew the lease puts the restaurant at risk of closure.
No details are provided in the excerpts about the restaurant’s legal claims beyond its intention to contest the eviction order, nor do they include information about the Crown Estate’s response in court filings. The matter is presented as an effort by Veeraswamy to remain at its current location.
