The Glasshouse to close mid-September after 23 years at Kew Gardens


The Glasshouse at Kew Gardens, which is owned by Nigel Platts-Martin and Bruce Poole, the team behind acclaimed London restaurants Chez Bruce and La Trompette, is to close after 23 years.

The award-winning restaurant opened for business in 1999, gained a Michelin star in 2002 and has maintained an outstanding reputation for food, wine and customer care ever since

Chef Greg Wellman has headed up the 3 AA Rosette restaurant since joining The Glasshouse in 2018. His dishes included Roasted cod with crushed jerseys, brown shrimps, creamed bisque & sea vegetables, followed by Chocolate and espresso marquise with mascarpone ice cream & salted rum caramel.

The sad news was conveyed on the restaurant's wesbite and said, 'It is with great sadness that we announce the closing of The Glasshouse on September 17th after 23 fabulous years of trading. We would like to thank all of our wonderful guests and employees for supporting us over this period.'