Month: March 2022

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the opening of the new, stunning Ivy Asia restaurant in Tunsgate Quarter, Guildford.

This restaurant, arranged over two levels with fabulous views over Guildford Castle, is situated on the prominent corner of Tunsgate and Castle Street, adjacent to their existing 9,800 sq ft restaurant which has been a huge success since opening in 2017.

Upon entering the venue, the breath-taking interior stands out with its pink and green semi-precious stone floors, sweeping staircase to the main restaurant level and, standing in the centre of the room is an amazing ornamental cherry blossom tree which hangs over part of the seating area.  It is a wonderful space to relax and enjoy the Asian, mouth-watering culinary delights on offer.

With award winning Gail’s, Cosy Club and Pho adding to the restaurant offer, Tunsgate Quarter also offers a premium selection of retail outlets which include Oka, Loaf, The White Company, Nespresso, Seasalt and Bobbi Brown.  We do have opportunities to join the line-up and please contact either Andrew Shepherd or Tim Butterfield for further information.

 

AS Retail are excited to announce that last week our clients, Gong Cha, opened its latest outlet in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The unit totals 1,400 sq ft and sits adjacent to Tesco Express on Creek Road, close to the eclectic covered market and Cutty Sark DLR Station.

Gong Cha are also scheduled to open their next site in Nottingham shortly – situated as part of Exchange Arcade the unit is duel fronted facing Primark and the busy pitch of Long Row, close to prime Clumber Street. Our clients are also about to begin fitting out their third store of the year in Leeds where they have acquired the former Caffe Nero on Merrion Street, being the prominent unit at the entrance to The Merrion Centre.

Gong Cha was founded in 2006 and they are today one of the most recognised bubble tea operators in the world with over 1,500 stores globally.

Andrew Shepherd, director at AS Retail commented “Greenwich is a fantastic and busy location for Gong Cha attracting a wide range of locals, visitors and tourists alike.  We are delighted to have also secured sites for our clients in Nottingham and Leeds. Watch this space for more details!”

AS Retail advised Gong Cha on all three acquisitions. Lewis Craig acted for the landlord of Greenwich, Box Property acted for the landlord in Nottingham and Savills acted for the landlord of the Leeds site.