Marco Pierre White-Fronted S’pore Restaurant The English House Announces Closure
Come tomorrow (Feb 17), Singapore will lose another well-known restaurant. The English House, which opened here in 2018 to great fanfare by legendary British chef Marco Pierre White, announced that it will be “temporarily closing” its doors after almost seven years in business serving British and international fare like dim sum.
Other than its famous owner, the restaurant also stood out for its memorably quirky decor, which includes items from Marco Pierre White’s own collection. The chef, who famously became the youngest person in history in 1995 to clinch three Michelin stars for his restaurant, also displayed a sentimental knife which he had gifted to the late Anthony Bourdain and had to buy back via auction after his death.
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Closed until further notice
In a social media post titled “Adieu Singapore”, the restaurant explained that it will be closed “starting 17th February 2025 until further notice and end the business on a high note”.
The post continued: “During this time, we will be taking a break to rejuvenate and assess the current economic situation. As we take this break, we will also be relocating outside of Singapore.”
According to the post, this new concept “will feature: No reservations, self-service. no outside beverages allowed, age limit: 6 years and above, pet-friendly environment.”
Last November, the restaurant had introduced a controversial age limit for diners, with children under six prohibited there due to “recent experiences”. It also launched a well-received $9.99 “inflation menu” during the pandemic years.
For updates, go to The English House’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Photos: The English House
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