Michelin-starred Birmingham restaurant on the market: A new culinary chapter

A Michelin-starred restaurant set within a grade II-listed Georgian villa in Birmingham has been placed on the market by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co.

Simpsons, located in Edgbaston, has held a Michelin star since 1999, with chef-patron Andreas Antona at its helm.

The news was first reported by Insider Media.

Set within a grade II-listed Georgian villa, and refurbished in 2015, Simpsons' menu is a contemporary take on British cuisine, combining influences from around the world in dishes based on seasonal ingredients. Simpsons also operates the Eureka cookery school in a dedicated training kitchen.

"Last year, I marked 50 years as a chef and restaurateur, having started out at Ealing College in 1974," said Antona. "I feel lucky to have witnessed the boom and development of our industry into the wonderful profession it is now.

"Following a lot of soul searching, I've realised there is never a good time to retire, but when something from within is telling you to reevaluate and enjoy life, family, friends, travel and golf - you need to listen. It is following this realisation that I have decided to sell Simpsons, the restaurant where my life as a chef patron began.

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"Anyone who knows me knows that I'm not one for standing still, and I will continue, albeit on a part time basis, with my other interests such as The Cross and SOKO Patisserie for the near future. I'd also like to invest more time in projects close to my heart.

"Simpsons represents a fantastic opportunity for someone to stamp their own identity on part of this city's culinary history. The restaurant has a fantastic and loyal customer base and sits firmly at the heart of fine dining in the Midlands. The building is unique in its potential to host five boutique bedrooms and the jewel in its crown is the beautiful, tranquil garden and terrace.

"Simpsons has a big place in my heart and a sale of this importance will take time. We have a fantastic team in place and I want to be sure that the buyer shares our passion to continue and build on Simpsons' longstanding success."

Simon Chaplin, senior director at Christie & Co who is managing the sale, added: "We are delighted to be appointed to work with Andreas on this prestigious assignment.

"Simpsons is one of the most established venues in the West Midlands and can continue to be so in new hands. It has been a 'go to' restaurant for many in the area, be it for celebrations or business, and a buyer may well be a previous customer who will now be able to have the prestige of owning this iconic venue."