The overall atmosphere and design of the restaurant? In 1741, the Kensington Turnpike Trust took over its maintenance, as coach traffic caused wear on the road surface.
The street was not particularly significant until 1820, when constructed at the lane's southern end, coinciding with 's reconstruction of Londonderry House and.
In July 1866, following the destruction of the boundary railings after a demonstration supporting the , the road was widened as far as Stanhope Gate.