Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced the signing of five new lease agreements for H1 2022, kicking off a successful year and fuelling recovery in the dining and entertainment sectors.
At Westfield London, Salt Yard Charcuterie and Tapas will open in Q1. The second quarter will see the opening of Sixes Cricket, the world’s first social entertainment cricket concept and City Bouldering, with state-of-the-art bouldering walls, an escape room, cafe and a shop – two examples of the growing competitive socialising subcategory.
At Westfield Stratford City, Ghara Indian street food and fresh kebab concept, BabaBoom, open this quarter. Additionally, The Bat & Ball ping pong and drinks and dining concept has signed a permanent lease for their unit on The Street.
Kate Orwin, Leasing Director for Westfield UK & Italy, said: “It’s really encouraging to see Britain’s hospitality sector battling back after a challenging couple of years and such exciting brands opening in our centres. We believe there’s real pent-up demand among consumers, who will be further buoyed by the recent relaxation of covid rules and are now looking to take the opportunity to reconnect with friends and family over a few drinks or dinner.”
