Popular coffee shop Urban Baristas and day nursery Kinderzimmer will open later this year at Pearl Yard Bermondsey, writes Cristina Trujillo…
Renovated Biscuit Factory, Pearl Yard Bermondsey, is welcoming the two new enterprises to its community of new homes, leisure and retail spaces.
Greystar is developing the former Biscuit Factory, built originally in 1885 as the first of its kind in England.
Nick Hurn, director of asset management at Greystar, said: “Welcoming Kinderzimmer and Urban Baristas to Pearl Yard is an exciting moment as the neighbourhood continues to take shape.
“Bringing high-quality homes together with the everyday essentials people rely on is central to our vision for the development.
“These additions will serve residents and the wider Bermondsey community, helping to create a lively and welcoming new place from day one.
“We are proud to be transforming this historic site into a neighbourhood that will grow and thrive for generations.”
The 1,600-home neighbourhood is already seeing residents move into the 121 operational apartments, with more homes scheduled for completion in the coming months.
Advised by Savills, the two new signings follow the recent opening of Freans House at Pear Yard Bermondsey, which also has a music room and pet spa.
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Pearl Yard Bermondsey also looks forward to an exhibition of Biscuit Factory history put together by archiving volunteers.
Kinderzimmer has agreed a 25-year lease for a c. 7,000 sq ft space, including both internal accommodation and a dedicated external area, whilst Urban Baristas will take a 10 year lease on a c. 1,000 sq ft unit.
Savills and joint agent BGP are marketing further retail and leisure units spanning 619 – 3,717 sq. ft. within the first phase of the development, with four units under offer. Completion of the first phase is anticipated in June 2026.
Jess Hill, associate director in restaurants and leisure at Savills, said: “Securing operators that provide essential, everyday services is an important part of building a neighbourhood that works well for residents from the outset.
“Together, these deals will strengthen the daytime offer, support resident retention and leasing velocity, and add meaningful value to the wider community.”
