Local businesses that opened, reopened, and closed in Teddington in 2024
This year, we've sadly seen lots of local businesses close, but we've also seen many businesses reopen and new businesses open.
So, as the countdown to 2025 vast approaches, we've created a list of the local businesses in and around Teddington that have opened and closed this year.
Teddington Budgens Store
To kick off the year, in January, the 2200 Sq Ft budget convenience store, located on Teddington's High Street, appeared for rental of £110,000 per annum exclusive on VDBM Chartered Surveyors' site.
A description of the property stated: "Triple shop unit currently trading as a convenience store considered suitable for a variety of uses subject to consent. Available as a whole or might split.
"The property is situated in a popular High Street location. Nearby multiples include Waterstones, Savills, Starbucks, Pret A Manger and Travelodge."
HoMe
In March, the owners of HoMe restaurant on Church Road decided to put the property up for sale.
Patrick Tsang, who ran HoMe with wife Helen, had been serving locals along Church Road for seven years.
"I've been in catering all my life," said Tsang, reminiscing on his career of over 50 years.
The restaurant has now been sold and is set to become a boardgame café in the new year.
Primovito Club
A new Indian-Italian fusion restaurant and wine bar opened in Teddington on Saturday 3 May.
Located at the junction of Park Road, High Street and Broad Street, Primitivo Club hoped to make its mark on Teddington households with a 20-percent discount during its first two months.
The restaurant is the brainchild of Brian Mathias, who's proven himself as a capable restaurateur after 11 years of running popular pub The Bell on the Green in Feltham.
One One Four becomes Cento Uno
In June, husband-and-wife team, Sam and Alex Berry, decided to close their restaurant One One Four.
The restaurant's owners said: "Our decision is rooted in a bold belief: the era of exclusive, special-occasion dining experiences has had its day.
"Now that's not to say there's no place for excellence and refinement anymore but we recognize a growing desire for something different—a space that embodies community spirit and everyday enjoyment.
"One One Four was founded on the principle of exceptional quality and unique experiences. However, as we have evolved, so too have the desires of our guests."
"We hear the call for a restaurant that feels like a second home, a place where everyone can gather regularly, not just for grand celebrations but for everyday moments."
However, while it was sad to see One One Four go, the new Cento Uno which took its place has been incredibly popular.
Marks & Spencer's reopens on Broad Street
In august, the Marks and Spencer's on High Street reopened after a swanky new refurb.
The store had been closed for seven weeks for renovation, so many queued up outside, eagerly awaiting its reopening.
By mid-morning the queues scaled back to the main road.
Percy Pig joined the staff for the opening, helping them hand out free Percy Pig Tote bags to the first 100 customers.
The Hogarth reopens under new owner
Also in August, we saw The Hogarth reopen with a new refurb under a new owner, James Carey.
With its gold sign and large Edwardian-like windows, you cannot help but want to look inside, and that's before you've seen the floor poster highlighting the live events that go on.
Carey, from County Kildare, Ireland, wasn't new to the pub scene as he has another pub in Brentford.
He has lived in Teddington for 11 years.
Teddington Fish Bar reopens
In September, we saw the reopening of our beloved Teddington Fish Bar after it had been forced to close due to a fire at the venue.
The reopening came as owner, John Charalambous, attended a scheduled court hearing on Friday, 30 August after the landlord changed the locks of the premises "without prior warning," forcing John to secure a court injunction.
To the chippy owner's relief and all involved, the outcome was "favourable" and meant the Landlord had to return the keys to John for Teddington Fish Bar to be able to trade again with immediate effect whilst the full legal process is followed or an agreement between the two parties could be reached.
Laura Cole, a local who helped John raise money to reopen the Fish Bar following a fire last year, told Teddington Nub News: "John was extremely emotional with the outcome of the hearing, staying composed whilst others around him weren't."
The Builders Arms reopens
The Builders Arms pub on Field Lane finally reopened on Thursday 28 November, the same day as Teddington's Christmas Lights Up, and it saw hundreds of local punters return to their much-loved pub.
Brimmed to the doors throughout the night, one of the pub's staff members told Teddington Nub that the pub "was busy, even before the opening at 5pm, so we opened a little early".
Punters arriving after 5pm struggled to find a seat indoors, but that did not prevent them from staying as they merrily stood around the bar sipping pints.
Under a new owner, a local businessman, and a new manager, Barry Wilson, the pub has had a complete renovation.
Speaking about his excitement for the reopening, local resident Sam Eubel told Teddington Nub: "It's good to finally have somewhere so down to earth and a real community hub in such a thriving town.
"I can't wait to see what comes from The Builders Arms."
Hampton Hill Waitrose opens
In November, a new 'Little Waitrose' opened on Hampton Hill's High Street.
It is located in the formally vacant 179-181 building.
The shop created more than 30 new jobs with all new employees becoming Partners in the John Lewis Partnership, the UK's largest employed owned company which Waitrose is part of, along with John Lewis department stores.
The Beach fine art and sculpture gallery opens
Last month, a new art and sculpture gallery opened on Waldegrave Road, where the old antiques shop used to be.
The Beach is owned by Teddington-born Mark Vellacott, who attended Teddington School and has up until recently resided all over Australia.
The gallery presents art from a variety of local artists, including Vellacott's late mother, Avril Vellacott who's originally from North Devon, Mark Owen from Station Road, and Teddington's Carmella.
Speaking about why he named the gallery The Beach, Vellacott told Teddington Nub that he is a lot of connections to beaches with his mum being from North Devon where there are "lots of beautiful beaches" and having brought up his five children in Australia he was always visiting various beaches there.
The Teddington Butcher closes down
After announcing its potential closure in November, The Teddington Butcher on Waldegrave Road officially closed its doors on Saturday, 30 November, to the dismay of many local residents.
In an exclusive interview with Teddington Nub, owner Steve said that he would have to close the shop due to not being able to get enough staff.
He said: "There's just nobody, no youngsters about coming into the trade or anything.
"I'm 64 and I was just thinking, actually, I've had enough. Now that's enough."
Charcoal closes down
Earlier this month, it was revealed that the independent homewares and ceramic shop, Charcoal, on High Street was closing down.
The shop sourced beautiful, useful and well-crafted pieces from smaller companies and individual makers in the UK and further afield.
Many of their items were fair trade and you could find something for every room of the house from fairtrade glassware from Syria to organic bath salts made in Dorset.
Charcoal is now moving to Crouch End.
In a post on Instagram, Charcoal said: "Our last week in Teddington. Thank you to all the lovely lovely people we have met here."
The Swan in Hampton Wick reopens
On a cheerier note, The Swan pub in Hampton Wick reopened on Wednesday, 4 December at 5pm.
This came after it was acquired and upgraded by the Big Smoke Brew Co pub operator.
Taking to Facebook back in October, the Big Smoke said that it was giving the pub a makeover.
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