Shaftesbury Capital has announced that beloved gastropub, The Shaston Arms, has officially relaunched within the Soho neighbourhood, under a new, independent management team.  

Shaftesbury Capital has announced a flurry of leasing activity across its Carnaby Street and Soho portfolio, with the arrival of three brands in September and a further six new openings before Christmas, including two UK debuts.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced a trio of high-profile bakeries and cafés will be joining Covent Garden, reinforcing its reputation as one of London’s leading F&B destinations. New arrivals include Copain for its first UK location, a debut London bricks-and-mortar store for Oliphant & Pomeroy, as well as Hagen, each bringing distinct, high-quality concepts to the neighbourhood.  

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that hot pot-focused concept, Yangguofu Malatang (YGF Malatang), is set to launch at Chinatown London’s 47-49 Charing Cross Road this summer, joining the neighbourhood’s extensive line-up of authentic ESEA cuisine.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Autry, the classic yet contemporary unisex sneaker brand, has opened at 61-63 Beak Street in Soho for its first UK store. 

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Nespresso, the global coffee brand, has unveiled its new London flagship concept in Covent Garden.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that renowned heritage concept, Songhelou, has opened its first-ever restaurant outside of China, in Chinatown London.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Noodle & Beer has opened its doors at Chinatown London’s 27 Wardour Street, delivering an authentic Sichuanese experience to Europe’s leading location for ESEA food and culture.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that French-Japanese fusion brand, Café Kitsuné, is to open in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood this spring.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that luxury activewear brand, Alo Yoga, has opened its new UK location in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials. Located in an anchor unit at the junction of Neal Street and Earlham Street at a key gateway to the Seven Dials neighbourhood, Alo Yoga’s opening follows a milestone year of brand commitments at Covent Garden in 2024.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that award-winning, global luxury makeup, fragrance and skincare brand, Charlotte Tilbury has opened a significantly upsized flagship store in Covent Garden, following its stellar success enjoyed at the destination.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that lifestyle and apparel brand Carhartt WIP has opened their new flagship on Soho’s Brewer Street. The leading West End destination has also recently welcomed fashion retailer, Ronning, and craft jean maker Blackhorse Lane Ateliers, both on Berwick Street. 

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that award-winning, global luxury makeup, fragrance and skincare brand, Charlotte Tilbury is set to open a significantly upsized flagship store in Covent Garden, following its stellar success enjoyed at the destination.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Asian-inspired artisanal café concept, Nagare Coffee, is set to join Soho. Taking its first-ever West End site at 2 Newburgh Street, just off Carnaby Street, Nagare Coffee will add a boutique café to the destination, as it continues to evolve its F&B offer.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that pioneering coffee brand, Nespresso, is to launch a new location in Covent Garden. Situated in a historic building on the corner of the Piazza and Henrietta Street, Nespresso will deliver an immersive, ‘home away from home’ experience in one of the destination’s anchor units.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Saint + Sofia, the digitally native, contemporary womenswear brand, has opened its debut bricks and mortar store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Salomon is set to join Soho, opening at 18 Broadwick Street this month. The modern mountain sports lifestyle brand will introduce its first-ever Sportstyle store, to a destination renowned for introducing international concepts making initial steps in the UK market. 

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Swiss watchmaker, Longines, has selected Covent Garden to be the location of its second London boutique.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that a brand-new light scheme will be coming to Carnaby Street this Christmas, including a first-of-its-kind approach for lights in London. Aligning with Soho’s reputation as a destination that champions creativity, innovation, and pioneering concepts, ‘Into the Light’ will also spark a more sustainable approach to the festive period.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that internationally celebrated beauty retailer, Grown Alchemist, is set to make its UK debut within the Soho neighbourhood, opening at 35 Beak Street in November.