Residence operator Grand Residence Club by Marriott has appointed leisure property adviser, Davis Coffer Lyons to source a new tenant for the Mayfair restaurant premises formerly home to Le Gavroche.

The fine dining restaurant – a London institution – completed its final service in January, ending a 55 year tenure.

”A fitting operator is sought for the 4,000 sq ft venue in Upper Brook Street, which sits below GRC’s luxury residences”, said the property company.

”Its compelling history and sought-after Mayfair location mean it is attracting a great deal of interest from a range of operators, including high profile chefs as well as new international entrants.”

Le Gavroche was founded by brothers Michel and Albert Roux in 1967, and in 1974 it became the first restaurant in the UK to earn a Michelin star.

It closed in January after more than half a century of service.

Michel Roux said he wanted to spend more time with his family and concentrate on other business ventures.