Shelley Sandzer, the leisure property specialist agency, has secured the debut London site for the New York based independent bar and restaurant operator, The Church Group which will enter the London market with their existing New Orleans concept, Ninth Ward.
Ninth Ward London will be opening at 99-101 Farringdon Road in early 2015, trading from a split-level ground floor and basement site totalling 2,500 sq ft.
The Church Group has experience in the development, design and build-out of numerous critically acclaimed bar, restaurant and club projects in the US. Current operations include Kingston Hall, Ninth Ward, and Shoolbred’s, all located in Manhattan’s East Village.
Commenting on securing The Church Group’s debut site, Nick Weir, joint managing partner at Shelley Sandzer said: “We have worked very closely with The Church Group to understand their brands and to find the ideal location for the launch in the capital. Ninth Ward is an exciting concept and one that is going to be very successful in London.”
Edward Armstrong of The Church Group added: “London was the obvious next step for The Church Group, but finding the right site proved challenging. Shelley Sandzer supported us in our efforts and were able to identify the right location for us to bring Ninth Ward to London. We are delighted with the Farringdon site and are now focused on preparing for our launch.
About Shelley Sandzer
Shelley Sandzer is one of the UK’s leading leisure property specialist agencies. The company works with many of the industry’s most highly regarded restaurant brands, centres, developments and high streets in London and throughout the UK. Shelley Sandzer is also known for the key role it plays in launching new entrants and unique concepts to the market, such as Patty & Bun, Grillshack, Big Fernand and Enrique Tomas.
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