Site of infamous bank job to be reimagined at part of new retail and dining offer
The site of a notorious bank robbery on London’s Baker Street is set to be reimagined as part of a new retail and leisure destination.
The property, located at 185 Baker Street, was originally built in 1931 and was used as a Lloyds Bank. In 1971, a team of four robbers tunnelled into the bank from an adjacent basement, breaking into the vault and the safety deposit boxes. The heist was also immortalised in the 2008 film ‘Bank Job’ starring Jason Statham.
Lloyds Bank has now vacated after more than 70 years and the unit – which is to be marketed by Knight Frank – forms part of the Berkeley Court Quarter, a mix of eateries, cafés, retailers, experiences, and residences, close to Madame Tussauds and Regent’s Park.
Josh Braid, partner at Knight Frank, said: “Baker Street has a special place in London’s history and popular culture. It was where the first underground train station opened, the home of Sherlock Holmes and also the scene of one of the capital’s most notorious bank robberies. We are delighted to bring this exciting corner flagship opportunity to the market for a new occupier to create a unique dining or leisure experience, drawing on this rich and colourful history.”