
Annabel’s owner Richard Caring is set to step up his rivalry with fellow Mayfair clubland boss Robin Birley as he plans to revamp one of the capital’s most expensive private members clubs.
Caring,, who owns the Ivy restaurant chain, is going to spend millions updating Mark’s Club, The Londoner can reveal, moving it from its home on Charles Street to Berkeley Square. This will cause a headache for Robin Birley, who runs nearby 5 Hertford Street, and will compete for similar clients.