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Metro
3 hours ago
- Business
- Metro
Iconic cafe serving the 'best full English breakfast' in London has been saved
London's most famous greasy spoon which has starred in film and TV has reopened to hungry visitors. The Regency Cafe in Westminster claimed to sell the 'best English breakfast in London' after opening in 1946. Fans of the cheap fry ups and old school service feared the caff would be gone forever after it closed in December 2024 when its owners put the business up for sale. But after just two days of viewings, the Regency Cafe was snapped up by new owners Fevzi and Zafer Gungor. Christie & Co confirmed to Metro that the sale was completed on Tuesday, with the kitchen serving customers again the same day. The new bosses, who own dozens of eateries in the capital, want to add a new flavour to the famous venue, by introducing a line of merchandise and expanding overseas. Fevzi Gungor said: 'I'm honoured to take over such a historic and much-loved institution. As someone born in Turkey and raised in White City, West London, my journey started humbly – delivering newspapers at 13 before school – and I've never looked back. 'My aim isn't to change what people already love about Regency Café, but to enhance it – extending opening hours, refreshing equipment, strengthening our social media presence, and introducing merchandise that captures the spirit of this iconic spot. 'We're also exploring partnerships with major British brands for co-branded sauces, beans, and more. 'We may look at expanding the kitchen to cater for Halal dining, reflecting the diverse communities and tourists we serve, including many from the Arab Peninsula. 'In time, I'd love to see the Regency name in key global cities – Amsterdam, Berlin, Istanbul, Dubai – but our immediate focus is on Regency Street.' Regency Cafe has played a starring role in a string of TV shows and films set in London. More Trending It has featured in the crime thriller Layer Cake (2004), which starred Daniel Craig before he was cast as James Bond. The famous fry ups also made an appearance in Oscar nominated films Pride (2014), which followed the efforts of London LGBTQ+'s community to support striking miners in the 1980s, and Elton John biopic Rocketman (2019), The business was sold to the pair at an undisclosed price, but it was originally listed for £170,000 through Christie & Co. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Man, in 50s, found dead in London street sparks police raid MORE: E-scooters may need licence plates after high-profile crashes MORE: Ex-police officer beaten up by 'six guys on mopeds' over £2,000 bike
Evening Standard
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Regency Cafe: London's most famous greasy spoon has finally reopened
'The Regency Café has been a well loved institution by the local community for over 40 years, and has become an iconic location to visit having been featured in various TV programmes and films such as Layer Cake,' said Councillor David Boothroyd, cabinet member for finance and corporate property.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sir Ian McKellen and Sienna Miller among acting stars in Wimbledon Royal Box
Sir Ian McKellen, Sienna Miller and Jodie Foster were among a cast of famous actors in Wimbledon's Royal Box on day nine of the championships. Lord Of The Rings actor Sir Ian, who recently appeared on stage with the Scissor Sisters at Glastonbury Festival, used binoculars to get a better view of Tuesday's action on Centre Court. He was sat close to fellow acting royalty Foster, with Richard E Grant and Sir Mark Rylance also in attendance as Cameron Norrie was in action on the court on Tuesday afternoon. Former chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt was another notable name in the Royal Box. Layer Cake actor Miller, wearing a floral minidress, attended the championships on Tuesday with her partner Oli Green. Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins arrived at the tournament wearing a pink summer dress while holding hands with her husband, the American filmmaker and artist Andrew Levitas. Wolf Hall actor Sir Mark was wearing a tan suit and tie as he arrived at the tennis tournament. The English celebrity chef Marcus Wareing was also pictured with his wife Jane at the championships. The Princess of Wales's parents, Sir Lenny Henry and Michael McIntyre were among the notable names to attend on Monday. Carole and Michael Middleton were seen in the Royal Box of the eighth day of the tennis championships, with the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester also in attendance. Kate, who attended the finals weekend of last year's championships, is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Last year, the Princess of Wales presented the Wimbledon men's final trophy to Carlos Alcaraz, in her second public engagement since she announced her cancer diagnosis. British singles hopes at Wimbledon rest on Norrie after his gruelling five-set win followed Sonay Kartal's defeat on Sunday. Norrie, a semi-finalist in 2022, is only the third British man to reach the last eight more than once in the last 50 years, after Tim Henman and Sir Andy Murray. He faces defending champion Alcaraz on Centre Court on Tuesday afternoon. Cricketer Sir James Anderson shook hands with Wimbledon veteran Roger Federer in the Royal Box on Monday, with Federer's old tennis rival Novak Djokovic in action on day eight. Katie Boulter was also on Centre Court to watch her fiance Alex De Minaur in action against the Serb, as the king of Denmark, and cricketer Joe Root watched on from the Royal Box. Last week, a number of celebrities were spotted at SW19 including Sir David Beckham, Sir Gareth Southgate and Gary Lineker – who were all seen in the Royal Box. US music stars Olivia Rodrigo and Dave Grohl were also among the top celebrity names spotted at Wimbledon, along with adventurer Bear Grylls and actor Rory Kinnear.
RTÉ News
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Sienna Miller and Katherine Jenkins attend day nine of Wimbledon
Sienna Miller, Mark Rylance and Katherine Jenkins were among the famous faces to attend the ninth day of Wimbledon with Cameron Norrie in action on Centre Court. Layer Cake actor Miller attended the championships on Tuesday with her partner Oli Green while wearing a floral minidress. Welsh singer Jenkins arrived at the tournament wearing a pink summer dress while holding hands with her husband, the American filmmaker and artist Andrew Levitas. Wolf Hall actor Rylance was wearing a tan suit and tie as he arrived at the tennis tournament on Tuesday. The English celebrity chef Marcus Wareing was also pictured with his wife Jane at the championships. Lenny Henry and Michael McIntyre were among the notable names to attend on Monday. Broadcaster Gabby Logan was another famous face spotted at the grounds of the tournament on Monday. Last week, a number of celebrities were spotted at SW19 including David Beckham, Gareth Southgate and Gary Lineker – who were all seen in the Royal Box. US music stars Olivia Rodrigo and Dave Grohl were also among the top celebrity names spotted at Wimbledon, along with adventurer Bear Grylls and actor Rory Kinnear.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sienna Miller and Katherine Jenkins attend day nine of Wimbledon
Sienna Miller, Katherine Jenkins and Sir Mark Rylance were among the famous faces to attend the ninth day of Wimbledon with Cameron Norrie in action on Centre Court. Layer Cake actor Miller attended the championships on Tuesday with her partner Oli Green while wearing a floral minidress. Welsh singer Jenkins arrived at the tournament wearing a pink summer dress while holding hands with her husband, the American filmmaker and artist Andrew Levitas. Wolf Hall actor Sir Mark was wearing a tan suit and tie as he arrived at the tennis tournament on Tuesday. The English celebrity chef Marcus Wareing was also pictured with his wife Jane at the championships. The Princess of Wales's parents, Sir Lenny Henry and Michael McIntyre were among the notable names to attend on Monday. Carole and Michael Middleton were seen in the Royal Box of the eighth day of the tennis championships, with the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester also in attendance. Kate, who attended the finals weekend of last year's championships, is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Last year, the Princess of Wales presented the Wimbledon men's final trophy to Carlos Alcaraz, in her second public engagement since she announced her cancer diagnosis. British singles hopes at Wimbledon rest on Norrie after his gruelling five-set win followed Sonay Kartal's defeat on Sunday. Norrie, a semi-finalist in 2022, is only the third British man to reach the last eight more than once in the last 50 years, after Tim Henman and Sir Andy Murray. He faces defending champion Alcaraz on Centre Court on Tuesday afternoon. Cricketer Sir James Anderson shook hands with Wimbledon veteran Roger Federer in the Royal Box on Monday, with Federer's old tennis rival Novak Djokovic in action on day eight. Katie Boulter was also on Centre Court to watch her fiance Alex De Minaur in action against the Serb, as King Frederik X of Denmark and cricketer Joe Root watched on from the Royal Box. Broadcaster Gabby Logan was another famous face spotted at the grounds of the tournament on Monday. Last week, a number of celebrities were spotted at SW19 including Sir David Beckham, Sir Gareth Southgate and Gary Lineker – who were all seen in the Royal Box. US music stars Olivia Rodrigo and Dave Grohl were also among the top celebrity names spotted at Wimbledon, along with adventurer Bear Grylls and actor Rory Kinnear.
