The restaurant is housed in this historic building called the Michelin House. In 1911 when it opened, it was a one stop place for all things needed by motorists.
In 1985, the building was sold and from that time on it housed fine dining restaurants.
On August 23rd, we had dinner there and on August 25th, the restaurant closed permanently.
We had no idea that was going to happen but upon reflection, there were only two other dining groups in the restaurant while we were there.
The news stories about the closure all state that it was because the landlord and restaurant partners could not agree on the future of the Michelin House building. Hopefully, this old Art Deco building will be saved.
Tomorrow I'll show you some details from inside the restaurant. There was an amazing amount of tributes to the Bibendum character.
6 comments:
Wonderful building.
Wow, what perfect timing. It must feel so special to have dined there just before it closed. I love those moments when you unknowingly catch history in the making. It makes the experience even more memorable.
Hopefully a good use will be agreed on.
I am sure the building will be saved since it is so beautiful, Sharon. I hope your dinner was good.
It is a beautiful building.
Will not miss tomorrow's post.
I think the building is protected. Even if it's not used as a restaurant I doubt very much someone could just knock it down. I was sorry to hear Bosi at Bibendum had closed -- Dave and I went there a couple of years ago (I think?) and we really liked it.
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