BGO has appointed Searcys to operate The 105, a new restaurant, meetings and events destination at 105 Victoria Street in London, scheduled to open in spring 2027.
Occupying 14,500 sq ft on the building’s 11th floor, The 105 will combine workplace dining, corporate hospitality and events facilities, serving both building occupiers and members of the public through a reservation-based model.
The appointment brings together global real estate investment manager BGO and hospitality operator Searcys, which has almost 180 years of experience delivering food, drink and events services across the UK.
The development is designed to provide businesses based at 105 Victoria Street with access to shared hospitality and meeting facilities, reducing the need to accommodate these functions within their individual office spaces.
Building occupiers will receive priority booking, preferential rates and access to a dedicated rewards programme.
The 105 will feature a 77-cover restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, alongside private dining facilities accommodating up to 30 guests.
Menus will focus on seasonal ingredients and responsibly sourced produce, including ingredients harvested from The Garden, the building’s rooftop urban farm on the 15th floor.
The venue will also provide five boardrooms and meeting rooms, each accommodating up to 20 people and featuring floor-to-ceiling windows.
Four dedicated event spaces will support gatherings ranging from 65 to 300 guests, including conferences, corporate presentations, private receptions and larger business events.
A 7,200 sq ft wraparound terrace on the 11th floor will offer outdoor dining and seating areas overlooking London, alongside a 200-metre walking route designed to encourage informal meetings and movement throughout the working day.
According to BGO, providing shared conference and hospitality facilities could reduce the amount of space occupiers need to dedicate to these functions within their own offices by up to 20%.
The development will also introduce a rewards system through which building occupiers can earn credits from spending at The 105, while employees will be able to receive additional rewards for completing circuits of the terrace’s walking route.
Merrik Baggallay, Managing Director at BGO, said:
“At 105 Victoria Street, we’ve challenged the traditional approach to office design, where businesses dedicate significant amounts of space to meeting rooms, boardrooms and entertaining facilities. Our partnership with Searcys gives occupiers access to exceptional shared spaces that extend well beyond their own offices, while creating a new hospitality destination for the wider London community. It’s about making more efficient use of space without compromising on experience, and creating somewhere people genuinely want to spend time, whether they’re coming to work, meeting clients or visiting The 105 in its own right.”
Searcys will also provide catering and event services throughout other areas of 105 Victoria Street, including occupiers’ offices, The Village Square, The Arena and The Garden.
The appointment expands Searcys’ portfolio of restaurant and events operations, which includes hospitality services at the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Barbican and Horizon 22, alongside its Champagne bar at St Pancras International.
Paul Jackson, Managing Director at Searcys, said:
“For almost 180 years, Searcys has been creating memorable hospitality experiences in some of the UK’s most iconic destinations. We’re delighted to be partnering with BGO at 105 Victoria Street, bringing our expertise to a landmark new workplace in the heart of London. Open to building occupiers and the wider public by reservation, The 105 will combine the quality and service of a leading hospitality destination with the flexibility to accommodate everything from everyday dining to major corporate events.”
The wider 105 Victoria Street development has been designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and Henning Larsen, with construction delivered by Skanska.
BGO describes the building as the UK’s largest net-zero-in-operation office development, with renewable electricity used during construction and operation.
The development has been designed to target BREEAM Outstanding, NABERS 5.5 stars, EPC A and WELL Platinum sustainability and wellbeing standards.
Beyond its hospitality facilities, the building includes The Arena, a multipurpose sports and events space, dedicated health and wellbeing amenities, and The Village Square, incorporating retail and dining facilities.
The property also features approximately 25,000 sq ft of green space and terraces, including the rooftop urban farm.
BGO has secured occupiers including investment bank Evercore, while The Work Project has been appointed to operate the building’s flexible workspace offering.
With more than 50% of the building reportedly let, the appointment of Searcys introduces a dedicated hospitality operator to support its growing occupier community and provide dining and events facilities for external customers.
The 105 is scheduled to open in spring 2027.
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