Brasserie Olivia opens on 9 July 2026.
The new restaurant will be located in Sloane Square.
The La Nouvelle Garde restaurant group created the concept.
The La Nouvelle Garde restaurant group is behind Brasserie Olivia.
A taste of Paris is landing in London. Brasserie Olivia is scheduled to open in Sloane Square, Chelsea. Opening on 9 July 2026, the concept will celebrate classic French cooking and will be a new neighbourhood brasserie.
The La Nouvelle Garde restaurant group is behind Brasserie Olivia. Charles Perez and Victor Dubillot are leading the venture, and this marks their first opening outside France. In 2019, they launched Brasserie Bellanger in Paris’ 10th arrondissement. The portfolio reflects La Nouvelle Garde’s mission to protect the traditional French brasserie. Charles and Victor, who grew up visiting brasseries, consider these establishments one of the purest expressions of the French art de vivre.
Since then, the group has expanded to nine restaurants across France, including in Bordeaux, Lille, Marseille, Lyon and Neuilly-sur-Seine. Each site captures the convivial spirit of gathering around a table, sharing generous plates and enjoying a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
Brasserie Olivia will celebrate the spirit and warmth of France. Designed by B3 Designers, the space itself will be characterful, independent in feel and Parisian in its approach to hospitality. Diners can expect comforting dishes designed to appeal to everyone. The menu will showcase home-style French cooking, with classics prepared and elevated through seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
Downstairs, guests will discover Venus Bar, the restaurant’s intimate speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar. With its warm oak panelling, vintage vinyl collection and carefully curated antique furnishings, the space evokes the relaxed spirit of the 1970s. Adding to the sense of occasion, guests will even be able to choose the soundtrack by selecting records to play on the turntables.
Charles explained: “We established La Nouvelle Garde for one reason: to preserve the French art de vivre and usher in a new golden age for the traditional brasserie. We’re incredibly excited to bring that vision to London with Brasserie Olivia and can’t wait to welcome guests to experience our cuisine, our hospitality and the spirit of French dining.”
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Where: Brasserie Olivia, 1 Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8EE
When: Opening 9 July 2026
Contact: https://lanouvellegarde.com