Angler

What Angler does

Angler is a Michelin-starred seafood restaurant operating as the rooftop venue of South Place Hotel, a five-star boutique hotel at 3 South Place in the City of London (EC2M 2AF). It is operated as part of The Evolv Collection, a privately held UK hospitality group that also runs Quaglino's, Liverpool Street Chop House, and Bluebird Club. The restaurant serves seasonal British seafood-led menus across three formats — À La Carte, the shorter Taste of Angler menu, and the eight-course Signature Tasting Menu — supported by a curated wine list and a rooftop bar with a retractable roof. Executive Chef Craig Johnston leads the kitchen; he won MasterChef: The Professionals in 2017 and the Roux Scholarship in 2025, and the restaurant has held a Michelin star continuously for 13 years through 2026.

Revenue is generated primarily through dine-in covers and a meaningful private events business spanning three dedicated spaces: The Chef's View (up to 12 seated), the Angler Terrace (up to 60 standing), and full-venue weddings hosting up to 200 standing or 84 seated guests. Go-to-market is a hybrid of self-service reservations via OpenTable (for parties up to six) and a direct enterprise sales process for corporate and private events. Ancillary revenue streams include corkage fees (£50 per wine bottle, £100 per champagne bottle), a £25-per-guest late-cancellation charge, and a £250 cap on loyalty points redemption per booking. The Evolv Rewards loyalty programme — a points-based scheme offering 10% back per bill across the parent group's UK restaurants — provides cross-portfolio retention, with membership managed through a dedicated iOS/Android app. Operating hours are lunch Tuesday–Friday and dinner Tuesday–Saturday, with terrace service extending to Sunday, and the venue available for private hire on closed days.

Name

Angler

Legal name

Angler

Website

https://anglerrestaurant.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Angler is a Michelin-starred seafood restaurant on the rooftop of South Place Hotel in London's City financial district, offering seasonal British tasting menus, private dining, and weddings as part of The Evolv Collection hospitality group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Caterers (72232), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAFACAE

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

SECONDARYTHAFACAK

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

SECONDARYTHAJAGAL

Food Festivals & Culinary Events (Ticketed Tastings, Pop-ups)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Food & Drink Experiences (Culinary Tours, Tastings, Cooking Classes)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• Michelin-starred seafood
• British seafood cuisine
• Private dining events
• Rooftop restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Revenue: Revenue from à la carte dining, tasting menus, and beverage service. Customers pay per visit for food and drinks consumed on-premises. Menu options include Signature Tasting Menu, Taste of Angler, and à la carte selections.
2. Evolv Rewards Loyalty Programme: Points-based loyalty programme where members earn 10% back in points on every bill. Points can be redeemed for dining rewards, experiences, and gift cards across The Evolv Collection restaurants. Points expire after 12 months.
3. Private Events and Group Dining: Revenue from private dining room hire, rooftop terrace events, and wedding receptions. Includes dedicated event spaces: The Chef's View (up to 12 seated), Angler Terrace (up to 60 standing), and full wedding capacity (200 standing, 84 seated).
4. Corkage Fees: Charges applied for guests bringing their own wine. £50 corkage fee per bottle of wine, £100 per bottle of champagne/sparkling wine. No corkage offered on spirits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Angler is a Michelin-starred seafood restaurant operating from the rooftop of South Place Hotel in the City of London, serving seasonal British seafood and produce through à la carte, Taste of Angler, and an eight-course Signature Tasting Menu. It also offers private dining and event services across three dedicated spaces (The Chef's View, Angler Terrace, and full wedding hire) and participates in the Evolv Rewards loyalty programme shared across The Evolv Collection restaurants.

Product overview

Angler is a Michelin-starred seafood restaurant operating as the rooftop dining venue of South Place Hotel in London. The core offering consists of multiple dining formats: the À La Carte Menu, Taste of Angler Menu, and Signature Tasting Menu (8 courses), all showcasing seasonal British seafood and produce. Additional dining products include the Bar Menu and Wine List. The restaurant offers private dining and event services through dedicated spaces including The Chef's View (intimate space for up to 12 guests), the Angler Terrace (rooftop space for up to 60 standing guests), and full wedding packages (up to 200 standing/84 seated). The Evolv Rewards loyalty programme provides points, exclusive offers, and birthday benefits across The Evolv Collection restaurant group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evolv Rewards: The loyalty programme for The Evolv Collection's UK restaurants offering 10% back in points, birthday gifts, and exclusive offers.

Products and services

• À La Carte Menu Full à la carte dining experience featuring seasonal British seafood and fine ingredients, served at the Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant.
• Taste of Angler Menu Shorter culinary journey showcasing the restaurant's signature dishes and seasonal highlights.
• Signature Tasting Menu Eight-course Michelin-starred tasting experience showcasing the finest British seafood and seasonal ingredients.
• Desserts & Cheese Menu Sweet courses and artisanal cheese selections with wine pairings.
• Bar Menu Cocktails, drinks, and light bites served at the rooftop bar.
• Wine List Curated wine selection available for pairing with menus.
• The Chef's View (Private Dining) Semi-private dining space for up to 12 guests with views of the open kitchen and City skyline, ideal for intimate dinners and celebrations.
• Angler Terrace (Private Dining) Rooftop terrace with private bar for up to 60 standing guests, featuring retractable roof for year-round use.
• Weddings at Angler Wedding packages hosting up to 200 standing or 84 seated guests with panoramic City views and seasonal Michelin-starred menus.
• Group Dining & Events Corporate events, celebrations, and exclusive hire options with Michelin-starred menus and dedicated event coordination.
• Rooftop Terrace Dining Alfresco Michelin-starred lunch and dinner with skyline views, featuring retractable roof for all-weather rooftop dining.
• Evolv Rewards Loyalty programme for The Evolv Collection's UK restaurants offering 10% back in points on every bill, birthday gifts, and exclusive offers redeemable across sister restaurants.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Laurent PerrierminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Summer terrace takeover partnership featuring vineyard-inspired drinks menu and seasonal serves. Promotional collaboration to drive summer dining traffic to the rooftop terrace with curated champagne and cocktail offerings.
• Evolv RewardscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCross-restaurant loyalty programme spanning The Evolv Collection UK properties including Angler, Quaglino's, Liverpool Street Chop House, and Bluebird Club. Members earn 10% back in points on every bill with birthday rewards and exclusive offers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Peers

• Restaurant Gordon Ramsay:

Direct peers

• Quaglino's: Sister restaurant within The Evolv Collection, sharing the Evolv Rewards loyalty programme and parent group infrastructure, offering comparable London fine dining with overlapping customer base but broader European menu rather than seafood focus.
• J Sheekey: Long-established Covent Garden seafood restaurant specializing in fish and shellfish, with similar pre/post theatre clientele and comparable price-point positioning in London's fine dining seafood category.
• Core by Clare Smyth: Three-Michelin-star London fine dining restaurant with comparable Michelin-tier positioning, tasting menu format, premium pricing, and overlapping affluent London clientele seeking destination dining experiences.
• Sexy Fish: Upscale Asian-inspired seafood restaurant in Mayfair, comparable as a high-end London seafood venue with strong brand identity, premium pricing, and similar affluent/corporate demographic targeting.
• The Wolseley: Grand European brasserie in Piccadilly operated under the Corbin & King group, comparable as a high-end London all-day dining destination with strong brand recognition and similar corporate/entertainment clientele.
• Scott's: Iconic Mayfair seafood and grill restaurant offering upscale fine dining with a strong fish and shellfish focus, similar clientele of affluent diners and corporate clients, and comparable London luxury positioning to Angler.

Broad incumbents

• Le Bernardin: Three-Michelin-star seafood-focused fine dining restaurant in New York, comparable as a globally recognized seafood destination dining venue with similar brand-defining seafood specialization and chef-driven positioning.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/angler

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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