FOOD & DRINK
New venue champions global cuisines and live entertainment
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A brand-new multi-faceted food and entertainment space , Metropolis London , will be opening its doors in Vauxhall at Albert Embankment ’ s Railway Arches at the end of May . Championing a multitude of global cuisines , the 8,000 sq ft venue across two arches features a line-up of 11 local street-food vendors alongside a standalone bar and live events space .
With space for 350 seated throughout indoor areas and an additional 150 outdoors in the expansive garden space , the interiors draw inspiration from the bustling streets of New York with urban artwork depicting street food scenes and imagery created for Metropolis London by graffiti artists . Trading seven days a week , visitors will be able to experience a variety of cuisines including Birria Taco ( Mexican ), Chipsy ( BBQ ), Fresco Trattoria Pizzeria ( Italian ), Karapincha ( Sri Lankan ), Lorenzo Kusina ( Filipino ), O ’ Gosht ( Turkish ), alongside sushi from Asian Sekushi ; sandwiches from Sexy Buns and Uzbekistan noodles and dumplings from Oshpaz . Additional offers come from The Ice Cream Union ’ s new concept Gelato Lab and plant-based mylk teas and coffees from Nuttea .
arcades and halls , is the entertainment arch featuring a central stage for live performance . A curated programme of inclusive events and entertainment will include live music , film , comedy , cabaret , LGTBQ + friendly events and family-orientated performances . Eight 65 ” TV screens will show major sporting events including The Euros , Wimbledon , cricket Internationals and Tests as well as major rugby fixtures .
Anna Yaqub , Founder of Metropolis London comments : “ Metropolis London is a melting pot of global cuisines , bringing the very best of London ’ s food , drink and entertainment scene together under one roof . We ’ re thrilled to be opening our doors this May and are confident the venue will attract diners and drinkers as well as those looking for great entertainment .”
A 15-metre standalone bar dispenses a wide range of wines , craft beers by the bottle and on-tap alongside signature cocktails including 007 and The Metropolitana . Metropolis London will be the only hospitality venue to stock Pure Ionic Water™ – a natural hydrogen rich alkaline mineral water – via hydration stations .
Sustainability with be at the heart of Metropolis London with all vendors committed to recycling packaging and minimising food waste with the entire venue plastic-free . Setting it apart from other food www . metropolislondon . co . uk
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