September 18th 2024.
London's iconic Sun Wharf may soon be welcoming a new addition to its bustling atmosphere - a Wetherspoons pub! Located within the railway arches on Tooley Street, which runs alongside the bustling London Bridge station, this new pub is expected to operate from 6:30am to 12:30am daily. The name "Sun Wharf" is believed to be a nod to the historic wharves in East London where imports from Australia were once unloaded.
If approved, this pub will be the first business to occupy the Tooley Street arch since 2013, when the popular London Dungeon attraction relocated to South Bank. Network Rail, the organization responsible for leasing the railway arches, shared back in 2017 that the previous tenant's main attraction was the arch's unique and gritty environment. However, they have struggled to find a new tenant willing to lease the space in its current state.
Wetherspoons, known for its affordable food and drink, has been on a roll lately, with a new branch recently opening in Waterloo station. And it seems they have their sights set on another prime location, just a short walk from one of London's busiest train stations - London Bridge. This station serves a staggering 130,000 commuters per day and sees even more traffic on weekends.
In August, another Wetherspoons pub called "The Lion and the Unicorn" opened in The Sidings at Waterloo station. This new establishment takes inspiration from the nearby South Bank's Festival of Britain, which celebrated British excellence in various fields back in 1951. The pub's design incorporates elements of the festival's focus on light, color, and innovation, even featuring sketches from the original architects and graphic designers shared by their family members.
Dubbed as the "social side" of Waterloo, The Sidings is also home to other popular businesses like Nando's, Brewdog, Blank Street coffee, and a Lucky Voice karaoke bar. In other London news, a man recently stumbled upon a billboard he created 40 years ago in Charing Cross, and plans are underway to transform Oxford Street by banning traffic. But for now, commuters at Heathrow and Gatwick airports are facing delays and cancellations. Stay updated on all the latest London news at The Agency's London news hub.
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