Self-pour wine bar group Vagabond Wines has agreed a deal to take 6,000 sq ft of space at British Land and AustralianSuper’s Canada Water development.
The unit is located on the ground floor of the recently completed Dock Shed, a mixed-use building with HQ-ready workspace above.
The space will feature a working 100-tonne winery, a Vagabond bar with the brand’s signature self-pour wine machines, and multiple event and private hire spaces.
Christobell Giles, managing director of Vagabond Wines, said: “This urban winery is unlike anything we’ve done before. It’s a cathedral to wine – a space that lets people get up close to the winemaking process and connects them to the stories and passion behind every bottle. Wine shouldn’t live on a dusty shelf. It should be alive, expressive, and social – and that’s exactly what we’re building.”
John Colley, CEO of Majestic Group, owner of Vagabond Wines, added: “We are really excited to be launching the Uk’s largest urban winery, in a prime Central London location. This is a project we have been working on for a number of months and we can’t wait to welcome our first guests later this year. This significant investment from Majestic Group demonstrates the huge potential we see in the Vagabond brand, and we are committed to supporting its expansion into major towns and cities outside of London in the coming years.”
Alice Keown, leasing director restaurants and leisure at British Land, said: “The addition of Vagabond to Canada Water forms a key part of our vision to create one of the most vibrant cultural and experiential destinations in London. It will be in a prime position surrounded by brand new homes, workspace and the leisure centre. The in-house winery will be a flagship attraction, combining innovation, hospitality and community under one roof.”
