Darwin and Wallace

Coverage follows the activity of a London-based bar and restaurant group, with updates on new site launches, refurbishments, menu innovation, sustainability initiatives, leadership changes, and investment activity. Insight explores how the business positions its venues as stylish neighbourhood destinations, balancing premium food and drink with design-led hospitality to meet evolving consumer expectations.

  • Jul- 2025 -
    14 July
    RestaurantsDarwin and Wallace FY losses widen to £11.3m under new ownership

    Darwin and Wallace FY losses widen to £11.3m under new ownership

    Bar-restaurant operator Darwin and Wallace has seen its pre-tax losses widen, from £1.9m to £11.3m in the 70-week period to 30 September 2024, after restructuring its estate and operations under new ownership.  According to its latest filing at Companies House, the results were affected by an impairment charge of £7.3m,…

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  • Apr- 2024 -
    10 April
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 10/04/24

    Today’s news in brief – 10/04/24

    The Portobello Pub Company has acquired Darwin and Wallace for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add seven “high-volume” venues in Battersea Power Station, Clapham Old Town, Wimbledon and Richmond. Darwin and Wallace will continue to operate under the same name. Sessions raised £3m from Guinness Ventures to expand its…

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  • 10 April
    Pubs and BarsPortobello Pub Company acquires Darwin and Wallace

    Portobello Pub Company acquires Darwin and Wallace

    The Portobello Pub Company has acquired London-based bar-restaurant business, Darwin and Wallace for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add seven “high-volume” venues located in some key London ‘villages’ including Battersea Power Station, Clapham Old Town, Wimbledon and Richmond. Darwin and Wallace will continue to operate under the same name,…

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  • Mar- 2024 -
    6 March
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 06/03/24

    Today’s news in brief – 06/03/24

    The Gentlemen Baristas has been bought out of administration and sold for £785k. The chain previously called in an administrator from Parker Getty Limited back in January, after being “adversely affected” by higher costs of materials as well as the costs of sales and staff.  Darwin and Wallace reported a…

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  • 6 March
    RestaurantsDarwin and Wallace sales rise 1.8% in ‘challenging’ year

    Darwin and Wallace sales rise 1.8% in ‘challenging’ year

    Darwin and Wallace, the operator of eight Greater London bar-restaurants, has reported a 1.8% rise in sales to £17.8m for the year ended 28 May 2023, despite macroeconomic challenges over the period.   The group has attributed the erosion of its sales conversion and profits to an “incredibly” tight labour market…

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