Siren Craft Brew has signed for a 3,800 sq ft taproom and restaurant at the Station Hill mixed-use development in Reading.
The brewery is the first food and beverage brand to take space at the scheme, which is being delivered by a joint venture between Lincoln Property Company and MGT Investment Management.
Station Hill will provide a diverse mix of cafés, bars and restaurants to those living and working in the centre of Reading, as well as those visiting the area.
Alex Aitchison, UK managing director for Lincoln Property Company, said: “We are delighted to welcome Siren Craft Brew as one of our first amenity offers at Station Hill. Their commitment to Reading mirrors our own and we are delighted to support a local hero as they look to grow their presence across Reading and the UK.
“2024 is an exciting year at Station Hill with the first phase of the Ebb & Flow build-to-rent residential community now open. We are also looking forward to the completion of the adjoining ONE Station Hill office workspace adjacent to the station, which includes the new town square and two acres of public realm activated by further food, beverage and leisure amenity, creating a new, best-in-class destination for Reading.”
Darron Anley, founder of Siren Craft Brew, added: “One of our all-time ambitions has been to open a flagship tap room in our home town of Reading, so it’s incredible to finally announce that we’re doing it. We’re committed to building something new and unique, while supporting the great work that other like-minded independent businesses have been doing for many years. Station Hill is the right venue, in the right place, at the right time, and we align with its ambition to bring a diverse and exciting offering to the town centre. We cannot wait to be pouring brewery-fresh pints from the new site this spring.”
Michael Webb, director at Station Hill’s leasing agent Distrkt, said: “We are delighted that Siren Craft Brew is the first operator to sign up at Station Hill. This demonstrates the developer’s commitment to bring the best-in-class, independent local heroes to Reading town centre. Siren will help establish Station Hill as one of the most exciting places in Berkshire to work, live and play and the first of many exciting new names which are expected to be announced over the coming months that will provide a unique and interesting mix of innovative brands to complement the wider development.”
