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The Royal Bell in Bromley is set to reopen this autumn following a £10m restoration, transforming the Grade II-listed building into a boutique hotel, community hub and hospitality venue.
Closed for several years, the site has undergone “significant redevelopment” by the Belle Collective, a group of investors with personal ties to the area. The five-storey building will now house a hotel, bars, dining venues, co-working spaces, a members’ club, and event facilities.
Originally built in 1666 and redesigned in 1898 by Arts and Crafts architect Ernest Newton, the Royal Bell has hosted historic figures including Queen Victoria, Jane Austen and David Bowie.
The refurbished venue will feature a main bar and grill inspired by The Ned in London, alongside a café and artisan pizza bar developed with chef Aldo Zilli, which will open from 8am each day. At its centre is the Garden, an urban courtyard designed as a social hub, drawing on the aesthetic of the Chiltern Firehouse. The Royal Hall, a restored grand ballroom, will host events and live entertainment, while 14 boutique hotel rooms will provide guest accommodation.
Members-only areas will include a private bar and secluded terrace, a library for private screenings and dinners, co-working spaces, a sports bar, a boardroom, a fitness studio, and a concierge service.
The Belle Collective is led by local businessman Mark Goldberg, along with Nick Gold, Jamie Gold, Max Cohen and hospitality consultant Jon Yantin. The group said the project is intended as a contribution to the area’s cultural and social life, drawing on their families’ connections to South East London.
Goldberg said: “We are incredibly proud to breathe new life into the Royal Bell. This venue holds deep historic and cultural significance, and we are committed to ensuring it thrives once again as a vibrant destination for our community.
“We hope to create an experience where heritage and modern hospitality come together in a way that resonates with every guest.”
