A wine bar with a heist theme is planned to open at the site of the 2015 Hatton Garden robbery, where thieves cut through a 20-inch concrete wall to access jewellery and cash deposit boxes. The proposed venue aims to showcase the hole made by the robbers as a central feature of the establishment.

The robbery, which saw an aging group of criminals known as the Diamond Wheezers steal £25 million in valuables, later inspired the film *King of Thieves*, starring Sir Michael Caine. The building housing the site in Camden, central London, is owned by Pearl & Coutts, which has submitted plans for the new venture.

The proposal would require the displacement of several existing businesses, including jewellers E Katz and Co., whose owner George Katz expressed strong opposition, describing the idea as "ghoulish." Katz highlighted the robbery's severe impact on those affected, noting that livelihoods were lost and suggesting the trauma contributed to at least one suicide.

Camden council acknowledged the controversy and said it intends to support the relocation of jewellery workshops and similar businesses to suitable new premises, aiming to sustain the local trade that has been an integral part of the neighbourhood’s character. The council has not yet confirmed approval for the wine bar plans.

The development raises questions about balancing commercial revitalization with sensitivity to the community’s past experiences, as well as the ongoing presence of the jewellery trade in the area. The fate of the Hatton Garden site remains under review as discussions continue between the landlord, council, and local businesses.