The restaurant was established in 1971 and earned a star from the Michelin Guide under chefs Richard Shepherd and Brian Turner.

[1] Other notable chefs who have worked there include Gary Rhodes and Paul Merrett.

[2] Eric Chavot took over as executive chef in 1999;[3] the restaurant earned a two-star rating from Michelin in 2001,[4][5] and for most of the decade it was ranked by many among Britain's leading restaurants.

[6][7][8] Following the departure of Executive Chef Eric Chavot in 2009[9] the restaurant lost both stars.

[11] Outlaw's at The Capital has one Michelin Star.