The multi award-winning Somerset-based operator has opened its second Wilding restaurant in the former Café Rouge at Old George Mall. Kent Barker, Founder of Wilding, said: “We are really delighted to have actually opened at Old George Mall in Salisbury for our 2nd Wilding restaurant and third general with Eight Stony Street in Frome. The place is perfect for us, with Old George Mall the prime retail location in Salisbury, bring in substantial step from Salisbury and the broader catchment location.
Railpen has revealed the opening of Wilding, an independent café, wine bar and dining establishment, at Old George Mall in Salisbury. The offer strengthens the food and drink offering at the shopping center and its position as the premier shopping destination in Salisbury.
The multi acclaimed Somerset-based operator has opened its second Wilding dining establishment in the former Café Rouge at Old George Mall. The dining establishment is the companys 3rd total, sitting alongside sibling brand name Eight Stony Street, which is based in Frome. Occupying 3,724 sq feet, Wilding likewise includes a devoted red wine shop where customers can buy a lot of the wines available in the bar, along with a café for individuals to enjoy fresh coffee. The wine bar stocks over 350 wines from worldwide whilst the dining establishment aims to source as many products locally as possible.
Railpen, the investment manager for the ₤ 35bn Railways Pension Scheme, owns and manages the retail destination known as Old George Mall.
Time Retail acted for Railpen, and Everard Cole represented Wilding.
The opening of a quality regional operator contributes to the remarkable existing food and beverage offering at Old George Mall, that includes café Boston Tea Party and burger chain Byron Burgers.
Mahmoud Attia, Asset Manager at Railpen, commented: “We are happy to welcome Wilding to Salisbury, and to be supporting the organization growth. With their numerous awards, substantial selection of red wines and credibility for quality food, Wilding includes something special to Old George Mall. The signing also shows Railpens dedication to protecting local, independent businesses to complement leading high street brand names at the centre.”
Wildings opening offers visitors to Old George Mall a possibility to dine in an award-winning restaurant. It has actually won the very best Hybrid Retailer Award at the 2021 Drinks Retailing Awards, Best Restaurant at the 2020 Bath Life Awards and Best Newcomer at the 2019 Crumbs Awards. Wilding and Eight Stony Street are both committed to sustainability and local fruit and vegetables, and will be sharing suppliers anywhere possible.
Kent Barker, Founder of Wilding, said: “We are really thrilled to have opened at Old George Mall in Salisbury for our 2nd Wilding dining establishment and 3rd overall with Eight Stony Street in Frome. The dining establishment matches our sister brand name Eight Stony Street, giving us a possibility to share regional providers and providing a sustainable dining experience. The place is ideal for us, with Old George Mall the prime retail destination in Salisbury, attracting significant footfall from Salisbury and the broader catchment area. We anticipate the future here in Salisbury at Old George Mall.”
