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Food hall to open overlooking Floating Harbour
BoxHall is a brand new concept from the team behind London’s BoxPark, with Bristol’s BoxHall being a new food hall overlooking the Floating Harbour.
BoxPark is a well-established mixture of street food, shopping and entertainment now in three different areas of London: the original BoxPark in Shoreditch and others in Croydon and Wembley.
Leaving the capital for the first time, BoxHall promises to be “a vibrant and exciting waterside destination, delivering a premium, unique food and beverage offer not experienced elsewhere in the city”.
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The timing of the announcement of BoxHall’s arrival comes one day after the first anniversary of the toppling of slave trader Edward Colston’s statue.
The site in the O and M sheds on Welsh Back was previously earmarked for Abolition Shed, a slavery museum: something that Bristol is still severely lacking.
An artist’s impression of what BoxHall could look like – image: BoxHall
O and M sheds are among the last undeveloped sites on the docks – photo: Martin Booth
“BoxHall Bristol will feature only the best local and independent restaurants, street food traders and suppliers, as well as regular guest pop-ups,” reads the press release.
“Highly committed to local people and produce, BoxHall will boast a carefully-selected roster of acclaimed Bristol-born chefs and generate over 100 local job opportunities.”
The food hall is due to open in June 2022, with all-day dining, live music and events including art shows, film screenings and gaming.
BoxPark CEO and founder, Roger Wade, said: “Bristol has such a proud independent spirit and the Welsh Back makes the perfect location for a beautifully-designed modern food hall, which champions local and independent traders and suppliers.
“With BoxHall, we aim to offer an all-day social dining experience with food, drink and community-led events all under one roof, showcasing the best in local talent and artists.”
Main image: BoxPark
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