Around this time last year, Jason Atherton announced the closure of his (then) flagship restaurant Pollen Street Social. A few months later, in August, that restaurant was given a light do-over and replaced by grill restaurant Mary's.
There were originally plans to completely revamp the place and fully relaunch the restaurant earlier this year, but that never materialised. Now, in a note that's been sent out to anyone who booked Mary's, the restaurant has announced its closure, and that the site has been picked up by the Motcombs restaurant group. That restaurant group are planning to relaunch the space as Motcombs Tavern. It'll mean they now have a central London restaurant to replace their Belgravia branch which has now closed.
"Mary’s has been well received by guests and we were fortunate enough to receive amazing reviews from Grace Dent and Tom Parker-Bowles," said Jason of the decision. "However, we have decided the time is right to let go of this much-loved site, accepting an offer from Motcombs Restaurants as we focus on the next chapter of The Social Company."
One element of Mary's is being retained, however. The Blind Pig, long established as Atherton's cocktail bar (previously at Social Eating House), has moved to the big bar space that's above Mary's.
We'll bring you news about Motcombs Tavern as soon as we get it.
Thanks to Hot Dinners reader Hugh for spotting this.
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