Community-led bar operator OutPost has opened a 2,000 sq ft site at Lendlease’s International Quarter London (IQL).
Following the success of OutPost’s sister site White Post, in Hackney, the operator decided to open an 180 covers venue opposite IQL’s Pavilion building, which will serve as a flexible, multi-purpose creative space that can be used for meetings, workshops and pre- and post-event gatherings.
Dan Heath, founder of Outpost, said: “Unrivalled in connectivity and with community front of mind, IQL Stratford has so much to offer an independent business such as OutPost. We are excited to bring our flexible, creative space and quality offering to the area and expand our growing portfolio of local gems.”
Guy Thomas, head of place assets at Lendlease Europe, added: “IQL is one of the most exciting hubs for forward-thinking businesses in the UK and has been designed as a destination for collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
“Adding to the local operators we have brought to the IQL estate and with its community-focused and multi-purpose approach, OutPost is a great asset for IQL and Stratford, reflecting post-pandemic consumer priorities of flexibility and connectivity delivering a bar that will be the enhance the social scene.”
Shelley Sandzer, Nash Bond, and CF Commercial represent Lendlease at IQL. OutPost dealt direct.
