The Wolseley

The story

The Wolseley, London: European Café-Restaurant at 160 Piccadilly

The Wolseley is a European café-restaurant at 160 Piccadilly, London, and it holds a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026. Its menus draw on the grand cafés of Europe, served from breakfast through to late night in a building with a long history on this stretch of Piccadilly.

A building with three lives

William Curtis Green designed the building in 1921 as a car showroom for Wolseley Motors, with marble pillars and archways inspired by Venetian and Florentine details. After Barclays opened a branch there in 1927, Green's banking counters either side of the main entrance became the bar and tea salon. Chris Corbin and Jeremy King acquired the building in 2003, and David Collins Architects oversaw its restoration. The domed ceiling and monochrome geometric marble floor still date from Green's original design.

Menus from morning to late

Breakfast is served from an extensive menu, from 7am on weekdays and 8am at weekends. Lunch and dinner offer a choice of à la carte or all-day menus, both shaped by the grand cafés of Europe. Afternoon Tea runs every day with homemade cakes, scones, pastries and coupes. The Private Dining Room is available to hire for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A long record of recognition

The restaurant was ranked 49th on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2004, then 41st in 2005. Its reputation as a London all-day café-restaurant has since rested on the interior, the classic food and the service.