Canary Wharf Group (CWG) has completed two F&B lettings totalling 7,500 sq ft.
Vagabond Wines, which is owned by Majestic Wine Group, has signed for circa 4,100 sq ft at 12 Park Drive, and the team behind Faber is opening a 3,583 sq ft community-led pub called The Tallyman (pictured) at Chancellor Passage.
Christobell Giles, managing director of Vagabond Wines, said: “We’ve always felt a connection to Canary Wharf and we’re so excited to be returning to such a fast-evolving part of London. It’s an area that has changed so much over the last few years and people aren’t just coming here for the working week any more – there’s such a diverse mix of people 24/7, from teams coming together and hosting clients, to people spending their weekends exploring. Our new space allows us to come back in a way that properly reflects what Vagabond and Canary Wharf have become.”
John Colley, Majestic Wine group executive chairman and CEO, added: “Vagabond plays an important role within the Majestic Wine Group in helping us connect with new and more curious drinkers. Locations like Canary Wharf are exactly where we want to be – high footfall, a strong mix of corporate and leisure audiences, and a real shift towards experience-led hospitality. It’s a great example of how we’re investing in new bars and shops that broaden our reach and help even more people discover new wines.”
Stuart Fyfe, managing director of retail, leisure and hospitality at CWG, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Vagabond to Canary Wharf, another innovative concept wanting to be part of our thriving district, attracted by our growing footfall and diverse and expanding customer base. Canary Wharf is fast becoming one of the most exciting dining and leisure destinations in London with more than 80 cafes, bars and restaurants catering to visitors, workers and residents alike.”
Anthony Pender, co-founder of The Tallyman, said: “As we approach our 20th anniversary, we’re so excited to open the doors to our new venture. Canary Wharf is transforming into a mixed-use and residential neighbourhood, and we felt it deserved a proper community pub at its heart as the area continues to grow and thrive. The name The Tallyman comes from a place of trust and integrity, and that spirit runs through everything we’re creating here – an authentic East End pub inspired by the dockland history, with the warmth, honesty and character you’d expect from great pub hospitality – not just a space for a drink, but a place for all to feel a part of.”
