Eataly to open first UK marketplace at London's Broadgate

Eataly, the Italian marketplace, is set to open its first UK location at Broadgate’s 135 Bishopsgate in 2020.

Property developer British Land announced that Eataly has signed an agreement to lease 42,000 sq ft on the ground and first floors of the building.

Eataly comprises a selection of Italian products, restaurants, bars, quick services, on-site production laboratories, and a cooking school under one roof.

135 Bishopsgate’s refurbishment is part of British Land’s wider focus on enhancing the environment for Broadgate’s workers and visitors and attracting businesses from a range of sectors to the campus.

The upgraded building will deliver office space for occupiers, which will benefit from a roof terrace with views over London, as well as an in-house catering offer and a café, both provided by Eataly.

British Land is making significant improvements to the public realm on Bishopsgate, one of London’s busiest streets.

Eataly’s marketplace will be accessible from both Bishopsgate and Broadgate’s Exchange Square, which is due to be transformed into a new park for the campus.

Claire Barber, head of Central London Retail and Meadowhall, British Land, said: “Eataly’s decision to take space at Broadgate is a fantastic endorsement of British Land’s strategy to create a vibrant, world class neighbourhood at the campus.

“Along with arrival of the Elizabeth Line at 100 Liverpool Street this year, and the high quality retail space due to open at 100 Liverpool Street in 2019, Eataly will really put Broadgate on the map as an exciting destination for Londoners to enjoy seven days a week.”

Luca Baffigo, CEO of Eataly, added: “Visiting Borough Market before opening our first Eataly in Italy was a source of great inspiration for our concept.

“This is why opening a place in London where people can buy, eat and learn is a very important and exciting milestone for us. Being able to bring our model into a place that is so significant for us fills us with satisfaction and stimulates us to create in London a wonderful multifunctional experience.”