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The new businesses opening within railway arches
From beer to bicycles, there is a lot to find within Bristol’s railway arches.
A stone’s throw from Temple Meads, the area still known to those with longer memories as the Dings continues to be transformed.
Now part of Bristol City Council’s Temple Quarter development, new buildings are changing the skyline while on ground level, the railway arches on Oxford Street are the location for a plethora of eclectic businesses.
One of the new businesses that opened in December 2021 is Little Martha Brewery.
“We had been dreaming about opening our own brewpub for a long time before we found our arch, which we thought was the perfect location for Little Martha Brewing,” said founder Pelin Morgan.
“Being at the centre of a developing area, close to Temple Meads station and with a range of good local breweries nearby, it’s an ideal spot for us as well as providing a great atmosphere.
“Moving in alongside our more established neighbours has been really exciting, and we’re hoping that people will enjoy our cosy spot under the arches and our new range of beers poured fresh from our serving tanks.”
Inside Little Martha within a railway arch – photo: Martin Booth
Also making waves in the local food market is Future Doughnuts, a vegan doughnut cafe that opened during the pandemic.
“What has been an unexpected bonus is the business community in the area, which bolsters the loyalty from local residents,” aid Kay Stanley, founder of Future Doughnuts, who are also beginning to specialise in low- and no-alcohol drinks.
“We like our neighbours a lot, The Pasty Emporium’s vegan sausage rolls are better than Greggs, and we’ve recently collaborated with The Cider Box.”
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The Arch Company is supporting new business ventures in the arches and has additional spaces to rent in the area.
Nick Vaile, lettings manager at The Arch Company said: “It’s exciting to welcome new and diverse businesses to a historically industrial area.
“The convenient location of our railway arches – a short walk from Temple Meads and the city centre – has led to an influx of interest, furthered by new residential apartments and offices in the Bristol Temple Quarter nearby creating a market for different business types.”
Main photo: Martin Booth
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