New restaurant and bar to open in Hampstead High Street
A sign teases 'something special' at the former Cote Brasserie site, with work underway.
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Hampstead High Street is set to welcome a new establishment following the closure of Cote Brasserie. A sign displayed at the former French bistro site in Hampstead Village reads, 'We're creating something special for Hampstead.' The restaurant ceased trading in August 2024, concluding a 14-year period of operation. The Georgian property at No. 83 Hampstead High Street has been vacant for two years.
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Building work is currently in progress at the site. Paper signs featuring question marks have been placed in the windows. A worker on site indicated that the premises might become the Hampstead branch of a West End bar and restaurant. This new venture is anticipated to open its doors before the Christmas period.
Neighbouring Property Also Being Overhauled
The adjacent building, No. 82 Hampstead High Street, formerly occupied by the Thai restaurant Patara, is also undergoing significant refurbishment. Developer Chrifin Ltd is managing the overhaul of this property. Planning permission was granted last year for the refurbishment of the ground floor restaurant area and the first and second floor apartments.
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Historic England lists No. 83, part of the former Cote Brasserie site, as a three-storey building constructed in the early 18th century. The listing details include features such as red brick flat arches, recessed sashes with exposed boxing, gates, box eaves cornice, and a hipped tiled roof. An original staircase with moulded string and handrail, and twisted balusters, is also noted. There is no current planning application registered for No. 83.
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+What is opening at the former Cote Brasserie site in Hampstead?
A sign at the former Cote Brasserie site on Hampstead High Street teases the arrival of 'something special'. A worker on site suggested it may be the Hampstead outpost of a West End bar and restaurant, with an opening expected before Christmas.
+When did Cote Brasserie close in Hampstead?
The Cote Brasserie on Hampstead High Street closed its doors in August 2024. It had been trading in the area for 14 years before its closure.
+Is the neighbouring property also being redeveloped?
Yes, the neighbouring property at No. 82 Hampstead High Street, formerly home to the Thai restaurant Patara, is also being overhauled. Developer Chrifin Ltd is managing this refurbishment, which includes plans for the ground floor restaurant and upper apartments.
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