Silver Birch Restaurant Stuns Regulars with Closure Announcement
High Road venue had recently been tipped for a Michelin Star
The Silver Birch at 142 Chiswick High Road
March 15, 2026
A restaurant that was consistently rated as one of the best in Chiswick and earlier this year was being tipped by some to gain a Michelin star, has shocked its regular diners by announcing its closure.
A statement on its web site reads, “After many wonderful years, we have made the very difficult decision to close our doors at The Silver Birch.
“We’re very proud of what we built here in Chiswick. We’re hugely grateful to everyone who came through the door, our Chiswick neighbours, the regulars who returned time and again, and the many of you who travelled across London and further afield to spend time with us.”
The Silver Birch’s sudden departure marks the end of a restaurant that, in just a few years, managed to establish a strong reputation and loyal following.
Silver Birch head chef Nathan Cornwall
It was founded by restaurateur Tim Price and originally had Kimberley Hernandez as head chef when it opened in October 2020.
The restaurant’s culinary reputation grew steadily. Under Head Chef Nathan Cornwell—whose background included time at Moor Hall—the menu evolved into a refined, produce‑driven expression of modern British cooking. The shift toward tasting menus highlighted Cornwell’s creativity, earning the restaurant strong critical attention and a place in the Michelin Guide. In 2024 it was named as London’s restaurant of the year in the AA Hospitality Awards and it also earned a Travellers’ Choice award on Tripadvisor, reflecting consistently high guest satisfaction.
Before The Silver Birch, the premises at 142 Chiswick High Road were occupied by the café chain Brew and before that a tapas bar called La Mancha.
Coming swiftly on the heels of the announcement of the imminent closure of Sam’s Kitchen, there are concerns that the current economic environment is making it difficult for even well run and popular independent local cafes and restaurants to survive.
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