Benares Presentation 2018

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLY REGARDED MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT FOR 12 CONSECUTIVE YEARS
· Award Winning Benares Restaurant and Bar boasts a 180 guest capacity, a Chef’s
Table, 3 exclusive private dining rooms, cocktail lounge and beautiful candlelit pond.
· Together with its outstanding location, the restaurant has accumulated a broad
range of market segments over its many years of operation. Accordingly, it has
developed a strong reputation on a domestic and international platform.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTNER WITH MICHELIN STAR CELEBRITY CHEF
· Partnership with twice Michelin starred Chef Atul Kochhar, a regular on BBC’s
Great British Menu, MasterChef and Royal Recipes to name a few. Chef Atul brings
years of experience to the table along with a team of well trained managers and
highly sought after chefs.

PROMINENT LOCATION
· The restaurant is situated in one of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods
with close proximity to London’s key tourism drivers of Buckingham Palace, The
West End, Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, Bond Street, Oxford Street, Saville Row,
Knightsbridge, Westminster, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.
· Prominently positioned on Mayfair’s Berkeley Square, an aristocratic quadrangle in
central Mayfair that once rivalled Grosvenor Square as the most fashionable spot in
the West End. The Property is apart of Berkeley Square House which provides a
prestigious pre-eminent head office for some of the West End’s most dynamic
commercial and financial occupiers.
· Centrally placed for anywhere in London, and with access to no fewer than five
underground lines and many of the capital’s major bus routes, it provides easy
access to all main line stations and London’s Airports. In Berkeley Square, you’ll find
you’re never short of a London black cab.

IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE UPSIDE
·There is opportunity for conversion of under-utilised areas of the restaurant, such
as the reception and entrance, into a street level cocktail bar or additional dining
space.
·The conversion of the roof area into a rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking
Berkeley Square Gardens would act as a further foot traffic and revenue driver.





EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PROPERTY Benares Restaurant and Bar, 12a Berkeley Square, W1J
6BS
THE OFFERING
· 180 guest capacity dining space
LOCATION · Bar and cocktail lounge
TENURE · 3 private dining / conference and meeting rooms
· Exclusive Chef’s Table
· Indoor pond
· Guest welcome and reception area
· Bag check and cloakroom space

The restaurant is situated in one of London’s most
prestigious neighbourhoods next door to a Bentley and
Rolls Royce showroom with close proximity to the capital
city’s key tourism drivers of Buckingham palace, Bond St,
Oxford St, Knightsbridge, Harrods, Piccadilly Circus etc.
Centrally placed for anywhere in London, and with access
to no fewer than five underground lines and many of the
capital’s major bus routes, it provides easy access to all
main line stations and London’s Airports.

Leasehold

SITE FOOTPRINT* 6,400 Sq. Ft.

YEAR OPENED 2003
RATING 1 Michelin Star

Currently operated under Mr Atul Kochhar and Mr Vikas
OPERATING STRUCTURE Nath.

LOCATION

The restaurant is situated in one of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods.
Primely positioned beside Jack Barclay Rolls-Royce and Bentley showroom. Benares
boasts close proximity to London’s key tourism drivers of Buckingham Palace, The
West End, Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, Bond Street, Oxford Street, Saville Row,
Knightsbridge, Westminster, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.

Prominently positioned on Mayfair’s Berkeley Square, an aristocratic quadrangle in
central Mayfair that once rivalled Grosvenor Square as the most fashionable spot in
the West End. The Property is apart of Berkeley Square House which provides a
prestigious pre-eminent head office for some of the West End’s most dynamic
commercial and financial occupiers.

The restaurant’s location is centrally placed for anywhere in London, and with ac-
cess to no fewer than five underground lines and many of the capital’s major bus
routes, it provides easy access to all main line stations and London’s Airports. Berke-
ley Square is a major thoroughfare connecting Mayfair to the highly sought after and
tightly-held inner boroughs of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea. Due to the
Property’s height, considerable street frontage and open surroundings, Benares
Restaurant benefits from excellent exposure. Underground trains, taxi cabs and
buses arrive frequently, while London Victoria Railway Station is 12 minutes drive.



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SURROUNDING AREA

LONDON OVERVIEW

London remains one of the world's most diverse, cosmopolitan and tolerant cities.
It’s the first most populous city in the United Kingdom and ranks third in Europe
( almost 9 million people). London is a melting pot of business and finance, culture
and sport.

Source Population UK

A FINANCIAL CAPITAL

As one of the worlds key financial centres, a significant number of Europe’s largest
corporations have their European headquarters in London, including the likes of
HSBC, Royal Dutch Shell, BP, Barclays, GlaxoSmithKline, Aviva, Unilever, Vodafone,
BBC. A grand majority of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange utilise
London as their European headquarters. London is also regarded as one of the
worlds premier shopping destinations, featuring a wide range of designer, boutique
and high street retailers which are easily accessed by foot or within convenient
access via the various public transport options which includes the world’s oldest
underground system.

Benares Restaurant’s close proximity to both the designer and high street shopping
areas of Bond Street and Oxford Street, has enabled it to be a leader in Mayfair’s
high end restaurant market.

THE EVENTS CAPITAL OF LONDON

London has successfully positioned itself as the events capital of the UK and Europe.
After hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics, it now offers an extensive calendar of
events throughout the year. This includes world class festivals, musical and
theatrical performances, major local and international art exhibitions and sporting
events such as the London Marathon, Wimbledon, UEFA European Championships
Finals, IAAF Athletics World Championships and much more.

A significant proportion of London’s high profile events are hosted a stones throw
away from Benares Restaurant.



LONDON WESTMINSTER
BUCKINGHAM PALACE

BENARES
RESTAURANT

THE RESTAURANT

Benares Restaurant and Bar is one of London’s most iconic Indian Restaurants. The
Michelin Starred restaurant was opened in 2003 and has had minor refurbishments
over its lifetime.

The restaurant floor caters up to 180 during one seating, including 4 contemporary
private dining rooms that seat 10, 16, 36 and 10 respectively. The private dining
rooms are available for conference, meeting and corporate hire.

The restaurant has a total size of 6,400 Sq. Ft with a wide range of amenities that
include:

· Reception area and bag check / cloakroom

· Cocktail lounge

· Ladies / Gents / Disabled Bathrooms

· Disabled Access to the restaurant

· Chef’s Table overlooking the working kitchen

· Wine Room and team of Sommeliers

FOOD AND BEVERAGE OFFERING

The Benares Bar newly refurbished lounge area is hidden above the stairs with a
beautiful water feature filled with floating candles and flowers, welcomes guests as
they enter the elegantly lit space. The sleek black wood of the bar area, offsets the
deep, rich colour scheme, and guests are invited to relax in luxurious velour chairs.
The cocktail menu itself is inspired by the innovative menu of the restaurant and
guests can enjoy a variety of signature drinks such as the Passion Fruit Chutney
Martini and the Green Spice Martini.

The cocktail lounge seats up to 45 people or 60 standing. It can be hired for
exclusive use, making it suitable for any occasion.

This area has the potential to be relocated to the ground floor or the roof top to
make way for a further 100 restaurant covers.

The Benares Restaurant named after India’s holy city, Benares, marries tradition
with daring modernity with hand-crafted furniture, water features, and an elegant,
exotic interior. The Indian subcontinent is fully explored in the Benares A La Carte
menu through a range of seasonal dishes that boast bold spices and superb textures.

A summary of the restaurant’s menu offering is as follows:

FOOD Mon - Sat: 12pm - 2.30pm
Set Menu Mon - Sat: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Lunch
Dinner Mon - Sat: 12pm - 2.30pm
A la Carte Menu Mon - Sat : 5.30pm - 10.30pm
Lunch Sun: 6pm - 9.30pm
Dinner Mon - Sat: 12pm - 2pm
Mon - Sat: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Tasting Menu Mon - Sat: 12pm - 2.30pm
Mon - Sat : 5.30pm - 10.30pm
Dessert Menu Sun: 6pm - 9.30pm
Mon - Sat: 12pm - 11pm
Street Food Bar Menu (Bar only) Sun: 6pm –9.30pm

Beverages
Extensive Wine List
Bar and Cocktail Menu
Tea / Coffee and Digestifs





ADDRESS THE PROPERTY

12a Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BS

SITE FOOTPRINT 6,400 Sq. Ft.

TENURE Leasehold

RESTAURANT COVERS 180

PRIVATE DINING ROOMS 4 including Chef’s table

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA City of London, Borough of Westminster

SITE VALUE On request

ZONING Zone 1 of London



STANDARD FLOOR PLAN



KITCHEN AND EQUIPMENT LAYOUT



PRIVATE DINING ROOMS

PRIVATE EVENT AND FUNCTION ROOMS

The restaurants private dining, conferencing and event facilities are predominantly
located on Level 1 and comprise a diverse range of flexible rooms and table
configurations that can accommodate between 8 and 36 people. The Dover Room is
one of the largest private dining facilities in Mayfair and is a major drawcard for the
private dining corporate market.

The private dining facilities in Benares Restaurant are listed below:

THE DOVER ROOM

The largest private dining room in Mayfair that accommodates up to 36 diners.
With sepia and paprika coloured prints lining the walls, the simple dark wooden
panelled room with white ceiling and sliding doors can also be completely private or
opened up to become part of the main restaurant.

THE BERKELEY ROOM

A superb private dining room for up to 16 diners. Backing onto the Sommelier’s
Room is the Berkeley Room – separated by a wine wall and latticework panelling.

At the other end of the room is a striking pair of hand-crafted ornamental doors
made from Indian wood. Terracotta walls flanking these doors are complemented
by similarly coloured pictures of Benares, the holy city after which the restaurant is
named.

THE WINE ROOM

Up to 10 diners can enjoy this unique setting where Michelin-starred cuisine is
carefully matched to exquisite wines. Enclosed within cellar walls, guests surround
themselves with the world’s finest and rarest of wines whilst the experienced
sommelier guides them through a masterclass in wine and Indian food pairing .

THE CHEF’S TABLE

Complete with a glass window overlooking the main kitchen, diners can observe the
team at work and meet the chefs. This intimate private dining room seats up to 10
guests. This is a fascinating insight into the workings of a Michelin-starred kitchen,
for a private dining experience to remember.

Chef’s Table
The Dover Private Dining Room



The Wine Cellar



The Main Restaurant Floor

ATUL KOCHHAR

Combining the flavours of north, east and south India with the finest British
produce, Atul Kochhar was the first ever Indian chef to receive a Michelin star in
2001. Today, he continues to showcase the incredible flavours of his home country
in his many restaurants across the UK and Spain.

The appetite for Atul’s unique understanding of Indian flavours in modern British
food has reached global heights. And Atul has amassed a successful portfolio of res-
taurants since then.

In 2012 the chef teamed up with fellow restaurateur Jitindar Singh to launch India
Essence, a neighbourhood restaurant in Kent.

In November 2014, Atul opened Sindhu, a traditional Indian restaurant with a con-
temporary twist, at Macdonald Compleat Angler in Marlow (Buckinghamshire).

He went on to open Benares Madrid in September 2015, and most recently Hawkyns
Bar and Restaurant, Amersham January 2017.

With regular return trips to his native country, Atul ensures that his creative dishes
constantly evolve and continue to surprise and delight the senses. He has had the
honour to cook for Prince Charles at St. James’ Palace and was invited to meet HM
The Queen. Dedicating time outside of the kitchen to philanthropic endeavours Atul
has worked with The Prince’s Trust and stands as an ambassador to The British Asian
Trust to support high impact charities in South Asia and the UK.

Author of several cookbooks, Atul has been a consultant chef for Marks & Spencer
and has also made numerous television appearances on BBC Million Dollar Menu,
BBC Royal Recipes, The Great British Menu, MasterChef, Saturday Kitchen and Sun-
day Brunch.

“Kochhar is not only one of the pioneers of high-end Indian food... but he’s also the
grandmaster of spice, more magician than mere cook... He does things to the taste
buds that make them blush with lusty delight”. - Tom Parker Bowles for the Mail on
Sunday, Live magazine