The mystery tenant for the former M&Co at 6 High Street is STRONG Pilates, the Australian reformer franchise with rowing machines attached. It's due to open in early 2027.
We joined the opening-day rush at Bread Ahead on Harpenden High Street. The full kitchen menu won't arrive until Wednesday and the doughnuts wait until 11am, but the croissant, pain au raisin and sausage rolls were outstanding. A very promising start.
Borough Market's cult bakery Bread Ahead opens on Harpenden High Street on 12th October, its first UK bakery outside London. Expect sourdough and doughnuts baked fresh on site, an all-day café, and an upstairs baking school with classes from January 2027.
Activity has finally returned to the former M&Co site at 6 High Street, as developer Cheek Development Ltd resubmits plans for upper-floor flats and ground-floor commercial space. With the 2,427 sq ft unit already under offer and interior stripping work underway, Harpenden’s most prominent vacant shopfront looks set for a long-awaited revival.
Papa J is relocating its successful 22-year Luton Indian tapas operation, Grand Trunk Road, to 72 High Street, Harpenden on July 2nd. Taking over a tricky, historic site that once housed Billy's Wine Bar and saw the controversial rise and fall of Hoo House, the new opening aims to bring long-term stability and spice to one of the town's most prominent locations.