A restaurant, bar, and gardens with a lovely events space.

We know people in the local area have been wondering what is happening with The Pavilion, so we wanted to share an update on its progress.

Front elevation of the proposed building at Green Lane

Front elevation of the proposed building at Green Lane

A restaurant and bar, with a lovely events space.

The WD19 Concept is a 100 cover, independent restaurant and bar, alongside a separate events space with a banqueting hall, gardens and a lawn.

The events side can seat up to 150 guests. It is built for weddings, christenings, birthdays, wakes and corporate meetings, with its own bar and entrance so people can enjoy their own space.

The Spaces

Interior of a cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, hanging woven light fixtures, and green plants hanging from the ceiling, with a view of the bar area and large windows letting in natural light.

Five parts of one site

Restaurant and Bar

A 100 cover space with a full length terrace looking out over the gardens. Mixed seating, tables that can be moved together for larger groups, and lighting set at several heights so the room works throughout the day.

Banqueting hall and reception

A dedicated hall with its own reception and bar, seating up to 150. Round tables, a feature ceiling, and a layout that can be reset for a wedding, a conference or a family party.

Artwork rendering of an outdoor dining area with tables, chairs, white umbrellas, and a large modern building in the background.

Lawn and gardens

Landscaped gardens with a patio terrace and a lawn large enough for a marquee or an outdoor ceremony. The layout keeps event guests and everyday diners in separate parts of the garden, so both can enjoy their own privacy.

Outdoor patio of a restaurant with a person grilling over an open flame, several tables with umbrellas, and chairs, surrounded by greenery and buildings, during evening.

Outdoor kitchen

A wood fired pizza oven, a charcoal grill and a charcoal tandoor, cooking outside through the warmer months.

A mobile coffee stand in front of a trailer with a sign that says 'COFFEE'. There are two metal bowls, a wooden bench, and a sign indicating 'DOG WATER'. A car is parked on a gravel path surrounded by greenery.

Coffee kiosk at the park entrance

Coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks for people using the park, with an ice cream cart in summer - open to park users.

For the area

What reopening the site would mean locally

The building has sat unused rather than serving the community around it. We want to bring it back to having a positive use in the community and beyond.

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Rendering of an outdoor patio with wooden tables, chairs, and white umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

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High quality, live-in accommodation on site - including en-suite rooms - for up to 14 members of staff. Plus, a 3 bed manager’s flat.

New jobs, recruited locally where we can.

Aerial view of an outdoor restaurant area with multiple tables, each shaded by white umbrellas, and surrounding greenery including trees. There is a building with glass windows and an indoor space connected to the outdoor patio.

Local pricing

An affordable off-peak programme so that local families around WD19 can benefit from exclusive discounted pricing.

Illustration of an outdoor wedding or event space with rows of white chairs, a fountain, trees, and a white pergola or arch for the ceremony.

The food

The WD19 Concept’s all-day dining is designed to offer a range of high-quality, well-priced food.

Below are some example dishes we’d look to serve.

A roasted cauliflower head topped with white sauce, pomegranate seeds, green herbs, and drizzled with orange-colored sauce on a white plate.

Breakfast, served all day

  • Turkish baked eggs with labneh and rose harissa

  • French toast with ginger and mango compote

  • Eggs Benedict with wilted spinach and smoked ham

  • Smashed avocado on sourdough with feta

A pizza baking in a wood-fired oven with a glowing fire visible in the background.

Lighter bites

  • Cacio e pepe with pecorino and black pepper

  • Burratini with cherry tomatoes and basil

  • Miso salmon bowl with grains and vegetables

  • Club sandwich with smoked bacon and honey mustard chicken

Outdoor restaurant patio with a brick barbecue grill, a chef tending to a fire, wooden tables with white umbrellas, and cushioned chairs surrounded by greenery.

From the grill

  • Grilled ribeye with Café de Paris butter

  • Côte de boeuf to share

  • Roast cod with sweetcorn purée

  • Sunday roast with all the trimmings

Architectural blueprint showing the upper ground floor plan and front elevation of a building, including rooms, entrances, a bar/restaurant, and outdoor seating areas highlighted in yellow.

Floor plan and front elevation. All details are available on the Three Rivers District Council planning website.

The proposed concept

The proposal keeps the footprint of the existing building and extends to the rear. The plan below shows the bar and restaurant through the middle, the banqueting hall and reception to the right, the kitchen behind, and staff accommodation at the rear.

At the far end of the building, shown on the left of the plan, is a separate range of offices with its own entrance. These sit apart from the restaurant and the events side and do not share their access, so the two uses can run independently of each other.

Our story

An update on what has been happening

We have been working to bring the WD19 Concept to life for a long time - here’s an update on the progress.

2016

Improvement works began on the building (including adding a new roof). We believed this whole project would be fully in place within 2-3 years.

A covenant delays the project

The project was being held up by a covenant issue involving Bromley Council. This was exacerbated as Three Rivers District Council had breached the covenant, which was not disclosed.

2020

Plans are with the council

Since 2020, we have complied with the requirements of our lease (with Three Rivers) for the rebuild and extension of the pub. Despite this, we have been unable to get Three Rivers District Council to move forward.

2024

Today

Work begins

2018

Agreement for offices

We secured Bromley Council’s agreement to add offices to the plan.

Our plans are still with the council

We have given our plans and concepts to Three Rivers District Council, and are awaiting their approval.

We hope you like the concept we have put forward and that we can welcome you soon!

Interior of a modern restaurant with hanging wicker pendant lights, green plants, a long communal table, and a counter with open kitchen area.
People dining at a table with plates of burgers, French fries, and drinks
A pizza being baked inside a wood-fired oven with flames visible in the background.