The Portman Estate secures three new independent openings to strengthen its retail, leisure and hospitality offering

The Portman Estate has announced the arrival of three new independent retail and hospitality brands to its neighbourhood, Portman Marylebone. Boosting the area’s balanced retail and leisure offering, the openings on Seymour Place showcase how the Estate continues to evolve its retail portfolio to cater to the needs of residents, office workers and visitors.

In November, highly anticipated Thai-British restaurant AngloThai opened its doors at 22-24 Seymour Place. Following a series of successful pop-ups, the 50-cover space comprising 2,500 sq ft, is the first permanent launch from husband-and-wife duo John and Desiree Chantarasak. AngoThai is in partnership with restaurant group MJMK, who also introduced restaurant KOL to the Estate at 9 Seymour Street.

Also new to Seymour Place, Veranda Books opened in the same month. A 900 sq ft independent bookshop, Veranda Books specialises in international literature and global perspectives. Together, the boutique openings at Seymour Place underline The Portman Estate’s commitment to bringing diverse independent retail, leisure and hospitality brands to enhance the area.

Contemporary nail bar, Show Me Your Nails, has opened at 20 Seymour Place this week. Taking a unit of 1,500 sq ft, the premium salon  offers a range of nail and beauty treatments. The double fronted Seymour Place location is the brand’s new flagship West End salon, supporting Marylebone’s independent leisure offering.

AngloThai, Veranda Books and Show Me Your Nails join the vibrant and diverse selection of independent retail and hospitality brands on Seymour Place, including The Italian Greyhound, Lurra, Mandy Zhang Art and ULI. The street’s newest café, WatchHouse Coffee, was recently named Europe’s Best Coffee Shop Chain at the 2024 European Coffee & Hospitality Awards.

Adding independent brands to Marylebone is integral to The Portman Estate’s strategy to strengthen a thriving retail and leisure destination. Curating a balanced portfolio that provides both unique experiences and recognised names is crucial in drawing diverse audiences. Encouraging commercial development in the area solidifies the Estate’s vision of supporting the wider West End as a world-class destination.

Tom Knight, Portfolio Director at The Portman Estate commented: “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.”