The Bok Shop, the South Coast-based homemade fried chicken brand, has joined forces with London sneaker boutique OffGrid to create a completely new retail experience – the first of its kind nationally – which will open in Westquay in March.
The restaurant will host a bespoke limited-edition sneaker display, allowing customers to dine while purchasing the latest Yeezys and coveted Air Jordan Diors from trainer experts. Evenings and weekends will also come alive with regular music-led events, celebrating this unique cultural collision.
On the menu will be mouth-watering free-range chicken burgers, tenders and wings, with vegan options available. Inspired by London’s fried chicken scene, the 100-cover venue at Westquay will offer a balance of contemporary and nostalgic street food cooked with fresh homemade ingredients in state-of-the-art Henny Penny pressure fryers.
The new 3,700sq ft restaurant will be The Bok Shop’s fourth and follows its success in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. The brand plans to roll-out 10 new sites in the next two years.
Jamie O’Mara, Co-Founder of The Bok Shop, said: “We’re bringing our love of fried chicken together with ultra-rare sneakers in a way that hasn’t been done before, and we can’t wait to bring this exciting concept to the people of Southampton. It’s been an exciting journey watching our business grow from a single shop in Brighton to multiple sites across the South Coast, with Southampton representing the natural next step in our expansion.”
