Pix, the late-night Spanish pinxto bar concept, is to open its third site in London, in the West End.
The company, the brainchild of owner and manager John Thornhill, has secured a new lease on the site in Bateman Street in Soho, which was formerly occupied by Korean restaurant, Jin.
The property, which is close to Quo Vadis, Dean Street Townhouse, Arbutus and Ronnie Scots, comprises 1,470sq ft spread over ground and basement floors, and was agreed at a rental price of £85,000 per annum exclusive.
Property advisor Davis Coffer Lyons acted on behalf of landlord Millbeck Properties.
Pix offers a range of Catalan pintxos inspired by those found in Barcelona, accompanied by a range of Spanish wines, beers and cocktails.
The chain opened it first site in September 2009 at Notting Hill’s former Tea Palace, and more recently on Covent Garden’s Neal Street.
Rob Meadows from Davis Coffer Lyons, said: "The casual dining market in the West End is moving fast, especially for premises where more than 50 covers can be created. Operators such as Pix offer a versatile concept and product, which can cater to an all-day market. We are seeing an increasing number of landlords seeking these kinds of operators meaning covenant is not always the chief concern in this market.”
