London-based food hall operator Arcade achieved the impossible in 2022 and made Centre Point a destination, a mere 56 years after the building first opened. It’s second venue, a 24,000 sq ft food hall opened at Battersea Power Station, opened to great success in 2023. Now Arcade has revealed further details of its third outpost ahead of its launch in Covent Garden next month.
Set to open on 15 May, the 12,000 sq ft, the 385-cover site on Bedford Street will feature two standalone restaurants, a central dining area with several Arcade brands, as well as a listening bar and café. Arcade Covent Garden will be home to the following:
Manna, London’s original smash burger concept, will have its own dedicated space and counter at Arcade Covent Garden, serving the much-loved dishes available at its original locations. Having captured the hearts of Londoners since its launch, Manna took its first international step in 2025 with an opening in Dubai.
Studio Coffee is Arcade Create’s first coffee concept, founded in partnership with Rich Woods. More than a café, it’s a listening space where great coffee and curated sound meet — craft coffee, slow records and conversation by day; wines, beers and a signature cocktail programme by night. Signature serves include the Black Sesame Latte, Gochujang Hot Chocolate, and Rich’s iconic Chocolate Orange Negroni. A curated retail and grab-and-go range — functional sodas, craft waters and premium beverages — completes the offer.
In addition, established Arcade brands completing the line-up include:
• Solis — South American chicken and steak grill from Tata Eatery’s Ana Goncalves and Zijun Meng
• Gracey’s — The family run pizza joint inspired by New York and New Haven pizza with a modern twist, by Grace Surman and James Woodley. Signature menu items include legends such as the ‘Smokey Ron’, featuring smokey pepperoni and delicious aged parmesan
• Hero — North Indian fast-food kitchen celebrating the flavours of Indian street food
• Plaza Khao Gaeng — Southern Thai from Luke Farrell’s Chaiyo Restaurants, with a new menu exploring Thailand’s deep south, unique to Covent Garden
The location itself is on the site of the former TGI Fridays restaurant that was once home to a 19th century department store and which I am sure all of you will remember (albeit not necessarily well!). So in a first for that space edible food will actually be available!
Simon Allison, marketing director at Arcade, said: “The opening of Arcade Covent Garden is a defining moment for our brand. This isn’t just our third location – it’s a milestone in showcasing the full potential of what Arcade can be. Covent Garden, with its rich mix of history and modernity, feels like the perfect setting for this next chapter. Expect bold new food brands, immersive design and an elevated guest experience that reflects the spirit of this iconic area.”
Well, it’s going to be an absolute banger of a venue isn’t it?
Arcade Covent Garden, 6 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9HJ