Vinopolis Closing
I see they are closing at the end of 2015, to allow for a retail opportunity. Any thoughts/ideas as to what new exciting original retailer this maybe? http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8071 Would...
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to be honest for ages it's only the event space that's seemed to be doing well.I hope Laithwaites stays..I'd love to see again the terrible documentary that was made about Vinoplis in 1999/2000 that...
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I went there a few times with work colleagues: it is a lovely space and is perfectly located. If I was an entrepreneur, I would open a restaurant there that only serves food cooked (properly) with meat...
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While I like Waitrose and would support the scheme I think a supermarket would create parking issues for local residents which have already been reduced by Boris bike stands that are little used
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If we have to have a supermarket then how about a Whole foods market like the one in Piccadilly or Kensington
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Hopefully we could have a new Starbucks. The old one in Clink Street was reportedly closed down by onerous rents and unfriendly residents in the same building (Winchester Wharf)
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Some bloke up the gym reckons it's going to be...wait for it....a Westfield.
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The plan is indeed for a mall style development of shops, bars and restaurants. They are consulting on something "upmarket", so hopefully there will be a good number of small and independent outlets...
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Having seen the plans now, it would seem that the council is trying to put in fashion retail in the space but not 'chains'. Knowing this industry well, it is not likely to fly sadly and the only ones...
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I am not sure I agree that this site is too close to the likes of Oxford St and Covent Garden for retail to be viable. There is an ever expanding workforce and resident community in the London Bridge...
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[quote]I do see your point though that as much as they are flying the "independent/boutique shop" flag, small businesses are unlikely to be able to afford the hefty rents. Meyer Bergman is well known...
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Hi All Just wanted to let you know that the Vinopolis redevelopment plans are in with Southwark Planning 15/AP/3066 if you care to see and share your thoughts. Now I know this idea will be...
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