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“Salt London” Has Been Served With A Notice Of Forfeiture
The Leicester Square restaurant “Salt London” has officially been served with a notice of forfeiture… meaning the landlord has ended the lease and locked the doors. Before diving into the story, let’s go through some legal terminology.
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What’s a notice of forfeiture?
It’s a formal notice that someone is at risk of losing their property, rights, or contract because they broke the rules or didn’t meet their obligations.
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No. Even though Salt London is often described as a “copycat” of the popular Salt brand, this isn’t why the restaurant was shut. A notice of forfeiture usually relates to issues with a lease, license, or contract — not intellectual property.
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So what actually happened?
The landlord ended Salt London’s lease for breach of contract. On August 27, 2025, the landlord legally re-entered the premises and changed the locks. Salt London can no longer access or operate from that property. Any items left inside must be collected; otherwise, the landlord can treat them as abandoned, sell them, or dispose of them. If anyone tries to force entry, it could be reported as trespassing and even lead to criminal action.
Salt London opened in Leicester Square in May 2024, but it is not part of the official Salt brand
The real Salt operates across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait — and has built a strong reputation as a homegrown success story.
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