Queensberry has signed Pho, the Vietnamese street food restaurant, for Tunsgate Quarter, the 80,000 sq ft retail and and leisure development in the heart of Guildford town centre. The centre will open to the public on 15th March 2018 followed by a number of special activites throughout the next couple of months to celebrate the opening of further shops and restaurants, such as Pho, in the coming months.
Established in 2005 and with over 25 restaurants across the UK, Pho will serve its namesake (pho), Vietnam’s famous national dish – aromatic, nutrious and delicious rice and noodle soups – alongside other healthy Vietnamese dishes like spicy salads and fragrant curries, from a 3,700 sq ft unit in Tunsgate Quarter.
Stephen Wall, co-founder of Pho, said: “We are really looking forward to opening our doors at Tunsgate Quarter. The newly remodelled centre is the ideal location for us in Guildford, and we are excited to introduce everyone to our healthy Vietnamese food later this spring.”
Ready for the launch, Claire Suggitt has been appointed as Tunsgate Quarter’s Centre Manager. She brings many years’ experience with her in shopping centre management to the new role including, most recently, Princess Quay shopping centre in Hull.
Claire Suggitt said: “I’m very proud to have joined the team and am excited for customers to see the centre in March. The remodelled Tunsgate Quarter which will feature a completely redesigned layout with a focus on eye-catching appeal. I’m looking forward to working alongside local businesses in the area as the improved thoroughfare that Tunsgate Quarter will provide increases interactation with the surrounding streets of Tunsgate, Castle Street and the High Street of Tunsgate, Castle Street and the High Street.”
Developed by Queensberry, Tunsgate Quarter will be a thriving and stylish shopping and dining quarter, home to a range of premium lifestyle and restaurant brands, in the heart of Guildford’s historic town centre. At 70% pre-let, terms have now been agreed on a further 12% of the space within Tunsgate Quarter with discussions now taking place on the final six units. The premium shopping and F&B mix will increase the appeal of Tunsgate Quarter to those living in and around Guildford, attracting new visitors to Guildford and as well as encouraging increased repeat daytime and night time visits.
Chris Daly, Senior Leasing Manager at Queensberry, said: “Pho signing is testament to Queensberry’s vision for Tunsgate Quarter and the ongoing interest from top brands. Pho will bring an exciting and different offer to the centre and will complement the opening of The Ivy Castle View and Nespresso, planned throughout the spring and summer. The ongoing openings will follow OKA, The White Company, Bobbi Brown, Loaf, Cath Kidston and lululemon and will provide a variety of new experiences for visitors to the centre each time they visit.”
