Cadogan secures first retail tenants at Chelsea mixed-use development
21st March 2025 Cadogan Estates has secured its first retail signings at The Gaumont, a £235m mixed-use development on Chelsea’s King’s Road. The new signings are independent businesses New Forms, BookBar, and Art Play, bringing a blend of art, music, and literature to the neighbourhood. All three tenants are set to open in late spring 2025. Independent bookshop, wine, and coffee bar BookBar will take a 1,242 sq ft unit, creating a literary scene through author talks, book clubs, and events, while also providing a space for late night browsing and drinking four days a week. New Forms will occupy 1,045 sq ft as a vinyl café and boutique record shop, created by the team behind Next Door Records. It will also feature a music-led bar that hosts events and collaborations with artists and musicians. Art Play will initially establish itself at 20a Chelsea Manor Street before relocating to a larger 2,200 sq. ft space at 5 Chelsea Manor Street. The Shoreditch-founded brand’s Chelsea expansion will offer a space for artists and art fans alike. It will also provide workshops, exhibitions, and a collaborative environment for the local art community. This marks the first phase of singings for The Gaumont, a 220,000 sq. […]
