Italian food hall Eataly is to open its first UK marketplace at 135 Bishopsgate, part of British Land’s Broadgate, EC2, scheme.
The food hall has agreed a deal for a 42,000 sq ft space on the ground and first floors of the building, to open in 2020.
Founded in Italy, the chain has opened recently in the US and has two markets in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago as well as worldwide halls in Moscow, Tokyo and Munich.
Eataly offers high-quality Italian foods all under one roof as well as a selection of Italian products, restaurants, bars, quick services, exciting on-site production laboratories, and a cooking school.
The refurbishment of 135 Bishopsgate is part of British Land’s wider focus on enhancing the environment for Broadgate’s workers and visitors and attracting businesses from a range of sectors to the campus.
Upgraded offering
The upgraded building will deliver high-quality office space, a roof terrace with views over London, as well as an in-house catering offer and a café, both provided by Eataly.
Eataly’s marketplace will be accessible from both Bishopsgate and Broadgate’s Exchange Square, which is due to be transformed into a new park for the campus.
Claire Barber, head of central London retail and Meadowhall, at British Land, said: “Along with arrival of the Elizabeth Line at 100 Liverpool Street this year, and the retail space due to open at 100 Liverpool Street in 2019, Eataly will put Broadgate on the map as an exciting destination seven days a week.”
Luca Baffigo, chief executive office, Eataly, said: “Visiting Borough Market before opening our first Eataly in Italy was a source of inspiration for our concept. This is why opening a place in London where people can buy, eat and learn is an important milestone for us.”
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