Loungers to join Merry Hill's bustling leisure quarter

Merry Hill has announced that renowned restaurant brand Lounges, managed by award winning hospitality business Loungers, is set to join the destination in January 2025 with the opening of Toledo Lounge.

Trio of F&B brands invest in Festival Place

Festival Place in Basingstoke has announced a flurry of F&B activity, as Boswells, the family-run café operator, and Heavenly Desserts, the leading desserts outlet, commit to launching at the centre later this year. Sovereign Centros from CBRE, Festival Place’s Asset Manager, has, in addition to the two new signings, secured investment from Pan-Asian-inspired restaurant chain wagamama, which is set to expand its footprint significantly at the centre.

Festival Place leasing bowls along with nearly 27,000 sq ft going to new leisure and F&B brands

Festival Place has announced the signing of Superbowl UK, the family-friendly entertainment centre, creating a landmark leisure anchor for Basingstoke. The 16,750 sq ft unit will launch in summer 2025, and will be joined by Hans Buffet, which has signed to open a buffet concept next door.

Harriet ShawSeptember 26, 2024Festival Place, Sovereign Centros from CBRE, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Leisure, Signing, F&B, Hospitality, Dining, Entertainment

Gloucester Quays enhances grab-and go offer as Pret a Manger leads world-famous trio

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced that international freshly-made food and organic coffee chain, Pret a Manger, is to make its city debut at Gloucester Quays, as will doughnut specialist Krispy Kreme. The globally renowned brands will be joined by Subway, with all three due to open in the coming weeks at the top 10 UK outlet.

Gloucester QuaysHarriet ShawSeptember 12, 2024Gloucester Quays, Gloucester, F&B, South West, Outlet, Dining, Hospitality, Grab-and-go, Signings

Slim Chickens opens at Basingstoke's Festival Place

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Slim Chickens, the American fried chicken restaurant chain, has launched a new location at Festival Place, joining the destination’s diverse line-up of F&B operators and making its Basingstoke debut.

Shaftesbury Capital finds sweet spot on Carnaby Street for Donutelier

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Donutelier, the boutique bakery specialising in handmade doughnuts and pastries, is set to join Carnaby Street later this year. Taking 50 Carnaby Street, the pioneering concept will soon form a natural gateway from the renowned shopping destination into dining hub, Kingly Court.

SohoHarriet ShawJune 26, 2024Shaftesbury Capital, Michelle McGrath, Soho, Donutelier, Carnaby Street, Dining, F&B

Covent Garden to welcome new concept, thirty7, from masterminds behind The Oystermen

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that new all-day dining concept, thirty7, has selected Covent Garden for its debut location.

Merry Hill set to welcome family favourite, ASK Italian

Sovereign Centros has announced that ASK Italian, the Italian dining restaurant chain, is set to open its latest restaurant at Merry Hill, one of the UK’s top ten retail and leisure destinations.

Merry HillHarriet ShawOctober 24, 2023Merry Hill, Sovereign Centros, F&B, Hospitality, Leisure, Signing, Restaurant, Dining