Overview
- Raymond Blanc, Michel Roux Jr and Michael Caines joined other chefs in calling converting the site into offices a sacrilege and urging the Crown Estate to act responsibly.
- The Crown Estate says a comprehensive refurbishment is required to bring Victory House up to modern standards and has offered relocation options and financial compensation.
- Veeraswamy’s lease expired at the end of June, and the restaurant continues trading under protected-tenancy legal action while a court hearing is expected next spring or early summer 2026.
- A ruling in the restaurant’s favor could allow a lease extension of up to 14 years under long-term tenant protections.
- Founded in 1926 and operated by MW Eat, Veeraswamy has hosted notable guests over the decades, and owner Ranjit Mathrani says the non-renewal decision came out of the blue.