THIS IS A DRAFT PAGE with the aim of covering every address in the village with history back to the build date

27 Belsize Lane - Heywood Estate Agents

NOW - 2001 - Heywoods Estate Agents

2001 - 1980 - Magazine offices

1980 - 1951 - Belsize Garage

Original ? Anyone know?

Built ?

Comment: The best local estate agent by far. Heavily involved in
the local community. Totally trustworthy. Sales & Lettings.

Photo: The Garage fascia uncovered during 2007 renovations.

Website: www.heywoods.net

25 Belsize Lane - XO Restaurant & Bar

NOW - 2007 - XO Restaurant

2007 - 2002 - The Belsize Gastropub

2002 - 1850 - The Belsize Tavern

Original use: A pub

Built: 1850s
According to historical stories, Belsize developer Daniel Tidey was the first landlord of the old Belsize Tavern (formerly the Henry VIII) apparently around late 1850's. Tidey went bankrupt in 1869 and died in the Belsize Tavern a few years later.

Comment: Now an excellent if expensive restaurant. Menu does not change very often. Stupidly, noisy bar, mainly due to loud music mandated by the owner Willl Ricker who thinks he is running a nightclub.

Photo: The Belsize Gastropub 2007.

Website: www.rickerrestaurants.com

44 Belsize Lane - The Corner Shop

2009 - 2011 - Vacant - waiting for a restaurant or bar

2009 - Building totally refurbished

xxx - 2009 - whole building a disgusting wreck

xxx - xxx - Gift shop

xxx - xxx - Antiquarian bookshop

12/2/11. Lots of interest, but no news. The ridiculously high rent may be the problem? At least the funky facade is way better than the wreck that was there before.

Property Details Here

64 Belsize Lane - Oddbins

1972 - date - Oddbins

XXX - 1972 - A bakery - anyone have info?

Original use:

Built 1876

Comment: A great local wine store despite being part of a chain. Good advice from staff and good choice of wine.

Photo: The Belsize Festival 1976.

Website: www.oddbins.com

68 Belsize Lane - The Belsize Kitchen

A new cafe-bar opened in mid-May 2010

2008 - 2009 - Jings Chinese Restaurant

xxx - 2008 - Welcome Chinese Restaurant

Original use: ??

Built 1876

Comment: The new Belsize Kitchen is doing good business and
has excellent food. Closed Chinese Jings never seemed to have
any customers so it's not too surprising that they shut down.

Website: www.belsizekitchen.co.uk