Café Rouge (original chain)

The story of Café Rouge (original chain)

Café Rouge introduced a French-bistro style to British high streets. The brand has survived ownership changes and a reduced estate.

Origins and development

Café Rouge (original chain) forms part of the history of British restaurants. The business or brand dates to 1989. Café Rouge introduced a French-bistro style to British high streets. The brand has survived ownership changes and a reduced estate.

Ownership and later years

Recorded ownership or associated operators: Pelican Group; later Casual Dining Group and Big Table Group. A definitive end date for the original retail format has not been confirmed. The distinction between a closed chain and a surviving trademark should be checked when updating this record.

Archive and branding research

Historic shopfront photographs, dated advertisements, original logos, catalogues and company reports should be added when their dates and reuse permissions can be established. This is a research draft and should be fact-checked before publication.