Barrière announces its partnership with Beefbar, Riccardo Giraudi’s restaurant concept

Paris, 28th September

Groupe Barrière announces its agreement with Beefbar, a contemporary steakhouse concept. Created by Riccardo Giraudi, its restaurants have been delighting an international and trend-setting clientèle for almost twenty years in some of the world’s most sought-after luxury destinations. This partnership’s first joint-venture will be the opening of a Beefbar restaurant in Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf Saint-Barth on the 1st of November.

Working with a strong contemporary brand that is acclaimed by a young, international clientèle demonstrates Barrière’s new ambitions and its desire to expand alongside leading international stakeholders and brands.  

The group’s growth and development strategy focuses on performance and quality, in line with the expectations of an international clientèle for whom points of reference are important when travelling. 

And this is exactly what Beefbar and its founder Riccardo Giraudi, who created one of the most sought-after international restaurant concepts in 2005, can offer. With its new take on the traditional steakhouse, this exceptional meat specialist has successfully expanded its concept into 24 restaurants around the globe, from Hong Kong to Sao Paulo, as well as Milan, Paris and Dubai. Combining exceptional produce, ambiance and décor, Beefbar has made a name for itself as an easily recogniseable, strong brand. 

The Beefbar experience is a perfect match for Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf Saint-Barth and the expectations of its clientèle. Beefbar rounds off the hotel’s service offering, which already showcases well-known brands with the Shellona beach restaurant and spa Diane Barrière, in conjunction with Biologique Recherche.

Julien Huel, Barrière Hotel and Restaurant Managing Director : «The partnership with Beefbar demonstrates the expansion of our offering towards strong concepts and new collaborations with famous chefs and international restaurant brands. It reflects our desire to increase the appeal of our destinations, hotels, and restaurants, whilst building customer loyalty with a new customer base. We look forward to seeing Beefbar put its stamp on the restaurant in one of our most exceptional destinations. 

Riccardo Giraudi : «I’ve always loved this island. It’s a haven of peace, an idyllic destination. I’ve been lucky enough to visit it several times and I often open restaurants in places that I know. I need to understand a place to be able to adapt the brand, whilst maintaining its DNA, and create a unique experience. I am delighted to be working with groupe Barrière on this new opening.»

About Beefbar

Launched in Monte-Carlo in 2005, the «haute couture» Beef Bar breaks with the rigid codes of traditional steakhouses, thanks to its distinctive character, modern luxury and 360 degree experience. In the kitchen, head chef Thierry Paludetto works closely with Riccardo Giraudi to create incredible dishes that are simple but full of flavour. The group’s first restaurant, Beefbar Monaco, opened almost twenty years ago, taking the number 1 position on the «World’s 101 best steak restaurants» list in March 2023. 

In 20 years, Beefbar has made a name for itself as an internationally-renowned luxury brand thanks to two unique skills. Firstly, the cooking methods, developed to render the meat tender, with the delicate flavour of braised beef. And also the origin of the meat. Sourced from the most exceptional breeds from around the world, including American and Australian Black Angus and Wagyu, as well as Japanese Kobe beef (to which Riccardo Giraudi has exclusive rights for the whole of Europe, importing 300 cows every year), to offer unrivalled flavour and texture to the most discerning taste buds.