Ikoyi restaurant confirms move to new London site

The founders of acclaimed London restaurant Ikoyi have confirmed they are to move the venue to a new site in November.

Jeremy Chan and Iré Hassan-Odukale will relocate the restaurant to 180 the Strand after five years at the St James’ Market development.

Since opening in 2017 Ikoyi has won two Michelin stars for its menu, which combines high-quality British produce and spices largely sourced from sub-Saharan west Africa.

The team’s last service at St James’ Market will run on 26 October and bookings for the new site will open from 15 October.

180 the Strand is described as a ‘home to London’s creative industries’ and the building also houses an art gallery and a Soho House workspace.

In an update to their customers, Chan and Hassan-Odukale said: “We are excited to share the news with you that Ikoyi will be moving to a new home at 180 Strand in November 2022.

"The space we have designed will allow us the chance to fully express our interpretation of seasonality through bold heat and intensify the techniques we have worked on for the past five years.

“Nothing we have done would have been possible without the special relationships we have built over the years, including with our landlord, our former and current team members, our suppliers and above all, yourselves, our guests.

“Thank you for your continued support, we are so excited to share the next step of our journey with you.”