What you can expect inside city centre’s new food hall
CRAFT BEER, COCKTAILS, COFFEE AND ARTISAN FOOD SET FOR HOH
HAMMONDS of Hull’s new food hall housing craft beer stands, coffee bars and artisan food could attract two million people a year to the city centre, developers have said ahead of its opening next month.
The destination will create 200 jobs for local businesses, foodies and emerging artists in the city for its plans to transform the Paragon Square building, which formerly housed the House of Fraser department store.
The 30,000sq ft industrial space will feature over 12 differing food and beverage locations such as the Vinyl Lounge, the Tin Man Bar, and 1821 Cocktail and Coffee bar.
Thirsty people looking for a drink will be able to get a hand-pulled, locallybrewed 1821 HOH beer, or visit the food hall’s Vino Deli, which also serves up charcuterie boards, and pick from one of the 300 wines on offer.
As well as food and drink, HOH will also feature a vinyl store, Bug Vinyl Records, which also plans to host live music events and DJ sets.
Eann Smith, creator and operator of HOH, said the new venue would be a destination that “Hull can be proud of”.
“HOH is a hive of local producers, makers and bakers,” he said. “We aim to attract two million visitors a year and breathe life back into the city centre.”
One addition to HOH, Guerrilla Street Kitchen, will facilitate local chefs who may not have the opportunities to open their own restaurant, creating a community spirit that showcases and celebrates local talent, Eann said.
There are also hopes the venue will become a staple part of the city’s live music scene, with the music side to be steered by Grammy award winning producer Jake Gosling, who has worked with the likes of Ed Sheeran, the Libertines and KSI.
Collaborating with Mike White, of Browse Magazine, Jake is hoping to curate a diverse programme of music events, including internationally renowned acts and local artists, and a #Hohnewmusic playlist.
The HOH basement is also refurbished into a recording from next year, developers said.
Jake said he was “really excited” to get involved in the project, hoping it would provide a boost to Hull’s “amazing music scene”.