More than 90 per cent of London’s West End food and beverage operates have reopened their doors to customers since restrictions eased and indoor dining returned earlier this month.
Following outdoor dining opening up on 12 April, 60 per cent of the food & beverage operators across the company’s portfolio, which includes Carnaby, Chinatown, Fitzrovia, Seven Dials and Soho were open for business, either via a takeaway capacity or with customers utilising the al fresco seating available and, with restrictions on indoor dining now lifted, it has led to a further 30 per cent of the portfolio reopening its doors over the past 10 days alone.
The success of the country’s vaccination programme, combined with the progress being made against the Government’s cautious roadmap out of lockdown, as well as the growth in footfall seen across the West End since reopening in April, has led to increasing optimism within the hospitality sector. This means that an increasing number of new tenants are looking to take space in Shaftesbury’s iconic villages.
This year, Shaftesbury has announced several new and exciting tenants across the portfolio, including Wing Wing, Chinatown Bakery, Pam’s and Bar Crispin (opening soon), all of which will add further depth to the extensive food & beverage offering. Nine existing operators are also currently undergoing extensive refitting projects so visitors can expect an array of new experiences as these restaurants, bars and cafés reopen.
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