Description
In addition to the market, there are a collection of shops along the street, including some delis. It was also well known for its independent record shops especially through the 1990s into the early 21st century (including Vinyl Junkies, CD City, Sister Ray, and Mr Bongo's), however many have closed due to the emergence of digital downloading. The street is also home to a variety of studios and advertising firms, including Berwick Post, Silk Sound, Vivid London, Street Furniture and Felt Music.
There are also adult sex shows (including the Raymond Revuebar) and some smaller restaurants and bars. The street is crossed by Peter Street, Broadwick Street, D'Arblay Street and Noel Street.
Berwick Street was the location for the cover photograph of the (What's the Story) Morning Glory? album by Oasis
The nearest London Underground stations are Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square.
In November 2012 it was announced that PMB Holdings, a property company chaired by Peter Beckwith, has acquired the rights for the regeneration of the historic fruit market in Berwick Street and a row of 12 shops and offices. The agreement came more than a year after PMB was selected as preferred bidder, beating local landlords, Soho Estates and Shaftesbury, and Henderson Global Investors among others to the deal.
The company will launch a series of wide-reaching consultations to develop proposals for the planned scheme at 90-104 Berwick Street. A public exhibition will be held early next year and a application is expected to be submitted in April. It is providing £100,000 in upfront funding to improve utilities for market traders and deliver better access to water and electricity.
Goldenberg Real Estate represented PMB in the deal and will advise them ongoing and LSH represented Westminster.
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