Pop Up Restaurant and Bar Spaces for Rent on Mount Street, London

Mount Street is one of Mayfair's most coveted addresses for pop up restaurant, pop up bar and pop up cafe activations. The street sits at the intersection of luxury retail, fine dining and high-net-worth foot traffic, making it an exceptional location for short-term food and drink concepts. Browse available spaces below and book directly through Storefront.

Why Mount Street works for pop up food concepts

Mount Street runs through the heart of Mayfair between Park Lane and Berkeley Square. It is home to established restaurants like Scott's and The Audley, high-end boutiques from Balenciaga to Christian Louboutin, and a resident population with significant disposable income. For brands, chefs and food entrepreneurs, this creates a ready-made audience that expects quality and is willing to pay for it.

The street draws a specific demographic: luxury shoppers, gallery visitors, hotel guests from nearby Claridge's, and professionals working in Mayfair's private equity and hedge fund offices. A pop up restaurant or pop up bar on Mount Street reaches these audiences without the cost or commitment of a permanent lease. Whether you are testing a supper club concept, launching a seasonal menu or running a branded food activation, the location does much of the marketing work for you.

If you are exploring food pop up options across the wider area, you can also browse pop up restaurant, bar and cafe spaces for rent across all Storefront cities.

Types of food spaces available on Mount Street

Spaces on and around Mount Street typically fall into a few categories suited to short-term food and drink use:

• Fully fitted restaurant units with commercial kitchens, front-of-house seating and extraction systems already in place. These are ideal for pop up restaurants and supper club venues where you need to serve a full menu from day one.

• Ground-floor retail units with food-use permissions. Several properties along Mount Street have A3 or mixed-use planning consent, meaning you can convert a shopfront into a pop up cafe or tasting room without a lengthy planning process.

• Bar and lounge spaces in basement or mezzanine formats, suited to pop up bar concepts, cocktail launches or spirit brand activations.

• Private dining rooms and event-ready spaces within existing hospitality venues, available for short-term hire for supper clubs, press dinners or product tastings.

Availability rotates frequently. Listings on this page reflect what is currently bookable through Storefront.

What pop up food activations cost on Mount Street

Mount Street sits in one of the most expensive postcodes in London, and rental rates reflect that. As a general guide, expect the following ranges for short-term food space hire in this part of Mayfair:

• A small pop up cafe or tasting room (under 500 sq ft) typically runs £1,500 to £4,000 per week.

• A mid-sized pop up restaurant space (500 to 1,200 sq ft) with a fitted kitchen ranges from £4,000 to £10,000 per week depending on fit-out and season.

• A pop up bar or lounge space for evening activations can range from £2,000 to £6,000 per week, or be hired on a nightly basis for branded events.

These figures vary by exact location, lease flexibility and time of year. Summer and the lead-up to Christmas are peak booking periods when rates rise. For broader options and potentially lower price points, explore food and drink spaces across London or check availability in Mayfair more widely.

Licences and permits for pop up food in Mayfair

Running a pop up restaurant, bar or cafe in Westminster (the borough covering Mayfair and Mount Street) requires specific permissions. At minimum, you will need a food hygiene certificate registered with Westminster City Council, and if you plan to serve alcohol, a temporary event notice (TEN) or a premises licence transfer.

Westminster is one of the stricter London boroughs for food and alcohol licensing. TENs allow up to 499 attendees and a maximum of 168 hours per event, but you are limited to five TENs per calendar year at a single premises. For longer pop up restaurant or pop up bar activations, you may need to operate under the existing premises licence of the venue you rent.

Planning use class also matters. Since September 2020, the new Class E consolidates former A1 (retail), A3 (restaurant) and some B1 (office) uses, which has made it easier to use a retail unit for food service without a change-of-use application. However, pubs and drinking establishments (formerly A4) remain in a separate Sui Generis category, so pop up bar concepts may require additional checks.

For a detailed breakdown of the regulatory landscape, read the guide on UK pop up shop regulations, licences and permits.

How to book a pop up food space on Mount Street

Storefront lists short-term food and drink spaces on Mount Street and across Mayfair with transparent pricing and direct booking. The process is straightforward:

Browse the listings on this page to see what is currently available. Each listing includes photos, capacity, available amenities (kitchen equipment, seating, extraction, alcohol licence status) and rental terms. Once you find a space that fits your concept, you can enquire directly or book through the platform.

Most landlords on Mount Street are open to rentals from a single day up to several months. If you are running a supper club venue for a weekend or a branded pop up cafe for a full season, the terms are negotiable.

For food pop up spaces in other parts of London, you can also explore options in Soho or look at the full London marketplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a pop up restaurant cost on Mount Street, London?

A pop up restaurant on Mount Street typically costs between £4,000 and £10,000 per week for a mid-sized space with a commercial kitchen. Smaller units suited to a pop up cafe start from around £1,500 per week. Rates depend on size, fit-out, season and lease length.

Do I need a licence to run a pop up bar on Mount Street?

Yes. To serve alcohol at a pop up bar in Westminster you need either a temporary event notice (TEN) or access to the venue's existing premises licence. TENs are limited to 168 hours and 499 guests per event. For longer activations, operating under the host venue's licence is the standard approach.

Can I use a retail unit on Mount Street as a pop up cafe?

In many cases, yes. The Class E use class introduced in 2020 allows retail units to be used for restaurant and cafe purposes without a formal change-of-use application. Check the specific property's planning consent and confirm that extraction and kitchen facilities meet Westminster's environmental health standards.

How long can I rent a pop up food space on Mount Street?

Rental terms on Mount Street range from a single day for press dinners and brand events up to several months for seasonal pop up restaurant or pop up cafe concepts. Most landlords prefer a minimum booking of one week, though shorter hires are available at some venues.

What is a supper club venue and can I host one on Mount Street?

A supper club venue is a space used for ticketed, often intimate dining events run by independent chefs or food brands. Mount Street has private dining rooms and fitted kitchen spaces well suited to supper clubs. You will need food hygiene registration and, if serving alcohol, a TEN or premises licence.

What other London neighbourhoods are good for pop up food concepts?

Soho, Shoreditch, Marylebone and Victoria are all popular areas for pop up restaurants, bars and cafes in London. Each offers a different audience and price point. Browse food and drink spaces in Soho or explore the full London marketplace on Storefront to compare options.