LCP brings trio of tenants to Washington shopping centre

Commercial property and investment company LCP, part of M Core, has brought a trio of new tenants to M The Galleries, Washington (formerly The Galleries).

The scheme welcomed a new food and beverage offering from restaurant operator Loungers, opening as Cantoro Lounge. The 3,968 sq ft restaurant, which opened in December, has been taken on a 15-year lease.

Cantoro Lounge forms part of a 30,000 sq ft retail and leisure redevelopment project at the centre, which features four new shopfronts, external cladding, and new landscaping.

Also joining M The Galleries is Starbucks, which has opened a drive-through unit following the redevelopment of a vacant plot of land.

The coffee shop chain has taken a 15-year lease on the purpose-built 1,840 sq ft unit, which features seating for up to 52 customers, seven EV chargers, and car parking.

Finally, gym operator PureGym has also joined the scheme, opening in a 10,812 sq ft space in December.

Simon Eatough, director at LCP and asset manager for M The Galleries, said: “It is fantastic to welcome Cantoro Lounge, Starbucks and Pure Gym to M The Galleries. We are delighted to have redeveloped and transformed under-used areas of the scheme to further add to the centre’s offer and help to create new jobs.”