Boxpark has announced that it will be debuting its BoxHall concept in London at a site near Liverpool Street Station in 2023.
The pop-up mall operator has signed a 15-year lease with TfL, the freehold owners of the historic Metropolitan Arcade building.
Due to open in Summer 2023, BoxHall City will be an all-day social dining experience including food, drink and events all under one roof. The venue will be home to signature bars specialising in a quality range of draught, tank and craft beers.
The new site proposals include 16 kitchen units, and two internal bars, subject to planning permission.
The new BoxHall site is part of the operator’s expansion plans following its recent announcement of the debut BoxHall concept in Bristol.
BoxHall City will be the first of its kind in London with further sites to be announced later this year.
Roger Wade, founder & CEO of Boxpark commented on the news: “We are delighted to sign this new BoxHall site with TfL in the heart of the City, where Boxpark was born 10 years ago. Our team have worked extremely hard to secure the Met Arcade – a fantastic, historical site built in the Victoria era, originally the entrance to Liverpool Street Station.
“We are excited to repurpose the building and make it home to a premium Food, Beer and Music Hall – BoxHall, whilst retaining its character and feel.”
Nigel Pickup, head of commercial property at transport for London, said: “We are delighted that Boxpark will shortly be introducing their plans for a BoxHall on our estate.
“Both Boxpark and TfL work hard to support small and medium sized businesses, and this will provide a range of food and beverage options to the thousands of people who visit, work or pass through Liverpool Street every day.”
