Bluebird to get first sister restaurant at Television Centre, White City

D&D look likely to roll out more Bluebird Cafés
Chelsea institution: the courtyard at Bluebird
David Ellis @dvh_ellis9 January 2017

Top restaurant group D&D London are to launch a sister restaurant to Chelsea’s Bluebird at Television Centre in White City, after striking a deal with property developer Stanhope.

Like the original Bluebird on the Kings Road, the new venue promises to be a large site, coming in at 5,000 square feet, with a café, bar, deli and outdoor terrace.

The announcement comes only a few months after the SW3 institution’s refurbishment and relaunch last year. The restaurant, a favourite with the Made In Chelsea set, turns 20 this year.

Des Gunewardena, D&D CEO, said: “We have over the years received countless approaches to open more Bluebirds, we have however always said no. But when Stanhope approached us we said yes. Why?

“Firstly because of the growing success of Bluebird Chelsea especially after its recent relaunch. And secondly because we think the exciting new development of Television Centre in White City is a great location to start what I hope will become a significant expansion of Bluebird Cafes in the next few years.”

Opening night is yet to be confirmed but is expected to be at the end of this year. Here’s hoping the new menu includes the original's terrific barbequed quail.

Standard readers can currently enjoy two courses and an apperitif for £20 at Bluebird Chelsea. More details can be found here.

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