Waitrose Finchley reopens with new bakery and dry‑aged beef cabinet

The Waitrose supermarket on Ballards Lane in Finchley opened its doors again after a week of refurbishment, offering shoppers new service counters, a dedicated dry‑aged beef display and a newly laid‑out bakery area. Early visitors were handed complimentary tote bags and a choice of prosecco or orange juice as part of the launch.

Refurbishment features and community impact

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Waitrose Finchley reopens after multi‑million refurbishment

The Ballards Lane store opened on 4 September 2026 with a new bakery, dry‑aged beef cabinet and upgraded wine, fish and sushi counters.

The refurbishment introduced several customer‑focused upgrades. Service counters have been reconfigured to reduce queuing time, and a temperature‑controlled cabinet now showcases dry‑aged beef cuts. The bakery has been rebuilt with modern equipment, allowing a broader range of freshly baked goods. The changes aim to enhance the shopping experience for residents who have used the store since it first opened in 1994.

“"We have been a proud part of this community for over three decades and are thrilled to present a refreshed store designed around shoppers," said Edward Caswell, branch manager.”

Edward Caswell, branch manager

Official opening ceremony

Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman joined staff and customers for a ribbon‑cutting event on Friday. In a post on her Facebook page, Sackman noted that residents expressed strong affection for the store, which has served the neighbourhood for more than thirty years. The ceremony marked the completion of the refurbishment and the start of regular trading under the new layout.

The store is now fully operational and will continue to serve the Finchley area. No further public events have been announced, but the management encourages shoppers to explore the new facilities and provide feedback through the store’s customer service channels.