Nottingham’s Victoria Centre to open independent food hall destination

The Victoria Centre in Nottingham is set to open a new food hall destination within its Clocktower dining quarter, in partnership with creative collective Blend Family.

Set to open this summer, Clocktower Works will span 17,500 sq ft and bring 14 independent food brands, as well as a bar and coffee shop, under one roof.

The venue will join Blend Family’s expanding portfolio of food halls, including Cutlery Works and Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield, Kargo MKT in Salford Quays, Tower Bridge Collective in London, and the upcoming Alfred Works in Digbeth, Birmingham.

Rebecca Milnes-James, asset manager at Pradera Lateral, said: “The arrival of Blend Family marks a major milestone in our strategy to differentiate and elevate Victoria Centre’s F&B offer. Our focus is on creating a dynamic, experience-led destination that attracts a diverse audience and reinforces the centre’s role at the heart of the city. Blend’s scale, ambition and community-first approach will elevate Clocktower Works and make a significant contribution to Nottingham’s wider day to evening economy.”

Matt Bigland, co-founder of Blend Family, added: “This is an opportunity to become part of a growing network that champions diversity, creativity, quality, and community to help shape Nottingham’s next landmark food destination. At Blend Family, we don’t just provide a space, we work alongside our Food Partners to develop strong, individual brands that can thrive both within our sites and beyond.”

Victoria Centre, owned by SGS UK Retail, is asset managed by Pradera Lateral. The leasing agents for this deal were Metis Real Estate Advisors.