Haldiram’s temporarily closes Leicester Square restaurant for power works
Haldiram’s has paused trading at its first UK restaurant in London’s Leicester Square while UK Power Networks completes scheduled electrical works. The Indian food brand said the safety-led closure is temporary, with no reopening date announced.
What happened
Haldiram's temporarily closed its first UK restaurant in London’s Leicester Square due to scheduled UK Power Networks electrical works, weeks after its viral
Key facts
- July 21, 2026
Why this matters
The incident reinforces the importance of assessing power infrastructure, planned works exposure and landlord or utility coordination when underwriting flagship locations.
What to watch
- A confirmed reopening date or continued absence of one after one to two weeks.
- UK Power Networks updates on the scope, duration or completion of Leicester Square-area works.
- Changes to Haldiram’s website, Google Maps, delivery-app availability and social-media messaging.
- Customer sentiment indicating confusion over whether the restaurant has permanently closed.
- Evidence of delayed hiring, reduced operating hours or postponed UK expansion announcements.
- Any disclosure of landlord, utility or insurance compensation for prolonged lost trading.
- Provide a reopening target once UK Power Networks confirms the works timetable.
- Use social channels, Google business listings and delivery platforms to clearly redirect customers to alternative London locations or future reopening updates.
- Maintain staff engagement and pre-reopening training plans to avoid service-quality slippage when trading resumes.
- Assess lost-sales, rent-relief and utility/landlord compensation options if the closure exceeds the planned maintenance window.
- Review electrical resilience, backup power and utility-work notification processes before committing to additional UK flagship sites.