Coffee Republic signs for UK Land/Pochin's Exchange Flags

11th October 2008

Source; http://www.propertyweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=39&storycode=3124439&c=2

UK Land & Property and Pochin have signed their first leisure tenant since the refurbishment of Exchange Flags began last year.

Coffee Republic has taken 1,200 sq ft in Walker House, which is the second phase and nearing completion. Coffee Republic’s unit will mirror that of sandwich bar Philpotts, an existing tenant, in the other wing, Horton House.

Ian Sherry, director of UK Land, said: ‘We are seeing a lot more animation in the square as occupiers move in and the links between retail and business cores grow stronger.’

A unit of 4,500 sq ft has been placed under offer by an oriental food operator, and two more units of 10,000 sq ft and 5,000 sq ft are attracting interest, Sherry said.

A 600 sq ft coffee shop in the ‘island’ unit between the two pedestrian arches is also subject to talks and, pending completion, is likely to open in the new year.

The square is hosting artwork for the Liverpool Biennial art festival in the shape of a glittery spider on a web hanging in mid air.

Cheetham & Mortimer are the leisure agents at Exchange Flags