Chipping Barnet MP Dan Tomlinson attended the unveiling of the revamped store in The Spires last week

Chipping Barnet MP Dan Tomlinson cutting a ribbon at Waitrose in High Barnet alongside Waitrose staff — Dan Tomlinson MP cuts the ribbon at the revamped High Barnet Waitrose – (Credit – John Lewis Partnership)

The High Barnet branch of Waitrose unveiled its new look last week following what it describes as an “eight week transformation”.

The store in The Spires in the High Street welcomed Chipping Barnet MP Dan Tomlinson to cut the ribbon before shoppers were invited in to sample improvements including “upgraded service counters” and a “redesigned bakery offering”.

The first shoppers through the door received a gift of a free tote bag.

Branch manager, Charles Brewer, said: “We are delighted to welcome customers to our newly refreshed store. I want to thank them for their patience and continued support while our team worked hard behind the scenes.

“Food lovers can look forward to a fantastic experience, from our new dry-aged beef counter and redesigned bakery to a wider range of high-quality produce. Whether it’s for a special occasion or those everyday essentials, we hope our customers will enjoy everything their new store has to offer.”

Dan Tomlinson MP said: “Waitrose has been a part of Barnet for 36 years, and this investment is a real vote of confidence in our high street and the people who shop on it. It’s fantastic to see that Waitrose has listened to the needs of our community and expanded its offering, so residents have more choice in store.

“As the local MP, I care deeply about the future of our high streets. They are the heart of our community, and investments like this give me real hope that we can see them thrive once more.”

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