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Arcade, the brand platform behind iconic destinations at Tottenham Court Road and Battersea Power Station, has announced its third London location — a 12,500 sq ft space on Bedford Street in the heart of Covent Garden, opening 15 May 2026.
Arcade Covent Garden will offer 385 covers across a single floor, bringing together two standalone restaurants, a central dining space hosting multiple Arcade brands, a brand-new bar, a listening bar and coffee concept, and a dedicated Manna counter. It is the most ambitious expression of the Arcade model to date.
Arcade will also be home to a chef-led Greek-Cypriot taverna and an exciting new Mexican taqueria concept bringing bold flavours and a fresh sense of energy, with full details to be announced shortly.
Manna, London’s original smash burger concept, will have its own dedicated space and counter at Arcade Covent Garden, serving the much-loved dishes available at its original locations. Having captured the hearts of Londoners since its launch, Manna took its first international step in 2025 with an opening in Dubai.
Studio Coffee is Arcade Create’s first coffee concept, founded in partnership with Rich Woods. More than a café, it’s a listening space where great coffee and curated sound meet — craft coffee, slow records and conversation by day; wines, beers and a signature cocktail programme by night. Signature serves include the Black Sesame Latte, Gochujang Hot Chocolate, and Rich’s iconic Chocolate Orange Negroni. A curated retail and grab-and-go range — functional sodas, craft waters and premium beverages — completes the offer.
Established Arcade brands completing the line-up include:
- Solis — South American chicken and steak grill from Tata Eatery’s Ana Goncalves and Zijun Meng
- Gracey’s — The family run pizza joint inspired by New York and New Haven pizza with a modern twist, by Grace Surman and James Woodley. Signature menu items include legends such as the ‘Smokey Ron’, featuring smokey pepperoni and delicious aged parmesan
- Hero — North Indian fast-food kitchen celebrating the flavours of Indian street food
- Plaza Khao Gaeng — Southern Thai from Luke Farrell’s Chaiyo Restaurants, with a new menu exploring Thailand’s deep south, unique to Covent Garden
The project is led by acclaimed Red Deer Architects, who have reimagined a building with genuine history — once a Victorian boot-lacing factory, and a place where a young Charles Dickens worked. The design draws on Covent Garden’s layered past: its marketplace energy, industrial character, and theatrical spirit.
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