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The City’s fanciest restaurateurs see signs of hope as ‘cataclysmic’ lockdown eases

The Square Mile's restaurants and clubs have been hit hard by lockdown. Despite a slow and confusing return to normal, they hope things are looking up

Empty chairs: The Ned's premises on Poultry in the City of London are set in a former bank headquarters designed in 1924 by Sir Edwyn Lutyens
Empty chairs: The Ned's premises on Poultry in the City of London are set in a former bank headquarters designed in 1924 by Sir Edwyn Lutyens Photo: Getty Images

Chris Galvin just wants to get cooking again. The chef and co-founder of the group that owns Michelin-starred La Chapelle in the City and Galvin Windows at Park Lane worries it might be September, or even 2021, before diners return.

In December, La Chapelle had celebrated its highest monthly sales for 10 years; in January and February, Galvin said the restaurant saw 0.4% growth.

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