LONDON (5 November 2026) – BGO, a leading global real estate investment manager, has appointed Searcys to operate The 105, a new restaurant, conference, meeting and events destination at 105 Victoria Street in London.
Occupying 14,500 sq ft on the building’s 11th floor, The 105 will open in Spring 2027, bringing together dining, corporate hospitality, meeting and event facilities in a single destination. Open to both building occupiers and the wider public by reservation, The 105 will combine the atmosphere and service of a private members’ club with the accessibility of a contemporary hospitality destination.
For businesses based at 105 Victoria Street, The 105 will provide an extension of their own workplaces, offering access to fully serviced meeting, dining and event facilities without the need to accommodate these functions within their own leased space. Building occupiers will also benefit from priority booking, preferential rates and a dedicated rewards programme.
Searcys is an award-winning operator bringing almost 180 years of hospitality experience. With a presence at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues, from restaurants and Champagne bars to some of the UK’s most recognisable event destinations, the business has built its reputation on combining considered food and drink with knowledgeable service and experienced hospitality teams. Its portfolio includes restaurants at the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and Barbican, as well as Europe’s longest Champagne bar at St Pancras International and Horizon 22 at 22 Bishopsgate in the City of London.
The 105 will feature a 77-cover restaurant offering breakfast, brunch and lunch, providing a setting for everything from informal coffee meetings to client entertaining, alongside private dining for up to 30 guests. Menus will showcase fresh, seasonal dishes, with an emphasis on responsibly sourced ingredients, including produce harvested from The Garden, 105 Victoria Street's rooftop urban farm on the 15th floor.
Designed to accommodate a wide range of corporate occasions, The 105 offers five spacious boardrooms and meeting rooms, each with floor-to-ceiling windows and capacity for up to 20 people. Four dedicated event spaces will cater for gatherings ranging from 65 to 300 guests, providing flexibility for conferences, presentations, private receptions and larger corporate events.
Located on the 11th floor, The 105 will also feature a 7,200 sq ft wraparound terrace overlooking London. With outdoor dining, quiet seating areas and a dedicated 200-metre ‘walk and talk track’, the space will offer occupiers an alternative setting for informal meetings, time away from their desks and social gatherings.
By providing access to shared meeting, conference and event facilities, The 105 has the potential to reduce the space businesses need to dedicate to these functions within their own offices by up to 20 per cent. Occupiers will also be able to earn credits through spending at The 105, while employees can earn additional rewards by completing circuits of The Terrace's 200-metre walk-and-talk track, encouraging movement throughout the working day.
Searcys' offering will extend beyond the 11th floor, providing catering and event services throughout 105 Victoria Street, including occupiers' own offices, The Village Square, The Arena and The Garden.
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."
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.”
105 Victoria Street is the UK's largest net zero in operation office building, powered entirely by renewable electricity during construction and operation. Designed to achieve BREEAM ‘Outstanding’, NABERS 5.5*, EPC A and WELL Platinum, the building combines world-class sustainability credentials with extensive occupier amenities. It is the only ActiveScore Platinum 100 certified building globally, with a perfect score of 100/100.
Alongside The 105, the extensive shared amenities at 105 Victoria Street include The Arena, a multipurpose sports arena and auditorium; dedicated health and wellbeing facilities; and The Village Square, a vibrant arrival space with a curated retail and dining offering. The building also provides 25,000 sq ft of green space and terraces, including The Garden, a rooftop urban farm, creating the most extensive outdoor amenity offering of any commercial building in London's West End.
Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and Henning Larsen and delivered by Skanska, 105 Victoria Street has attracted a growing roster of leading international businesses. In 2024, BGO secured Victoria's largest-ever pre-let by rent roll to global investment bank Evercore, while The Work Project has been appointed to operate the building's flexible workspace offering. Further lettings to major financial businesses have since brought the building to more than 50% let.
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BGO is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor and a globally-recognized provider of real estate services. BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients, and had, together with Bell Partners Inc., which was acquired by Sunlife and combined with BGO on July 2, 2026, approximately US$101 billion of assets under management (as of September 30, 2026) and expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BGO has offices in more than 25 cities across twelve countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets. BGO is a part of GreenOak, the global investment platform owned by Sunlife that serves institutional and high-net-worth investors in public and private markets across credit and real assets.
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Welput was formed in 2001 and is the largest unlisted specialist real estate fund to invest in and develop Central London offices. The fund currently holds a portfolio of 10 assets, comprising 1.2 million sq ft of accommodation, spread across Central London’s core sub-markets. Welput is wholly managed by BGO and is supported by a dedicated team of in-house specialists with extensive experience in the fund, asset and development management of London properties.
Since inception, the team has developed over 3.3m sq ft of accommodation on behalf of Welput and other BGO funds. Welput’s development strategy looks to challenge and outperform industry standards rather than tick boxes - continually seeking new and innovative ways to create a long-term positive impact on the city, but more importantly, the planet and the people who depend on it. Maximising social impact is a key objective and a strategy for enhanced consultation with local communities helps to drive decision-making - connecting people and creating opportunity.
Welput’s world class and planet friendly places are designed with the future in mind. A pragmatic and prudent approach to management ensures the infrastructure and agility to meet evolving occupational and environmental needs. Over 20 years, Welput has forged long-term, collaborative relationships with some of the world's leading businesses, and continues to seek like-minded partners.
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The UK's longest-established British caterer, Searcys was founded by John Searcy in 1847. He began his career as confectioner for the Duke of Northumberland before establishing his events company in London.
Operating from unique historical venues across the UK including The Pump Room at the Roman Baths, 116 Pall Mall and St Pancras International, Searcys serves fresh, seasonal dishes with verified sourcing standards, alongside extensive Champagne and wine lists with expert event catering.
Discover more at www.searcys.co.uk. Follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram @searcyslondon.
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