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Nothing says Christmas like a good old fashioned market. The sizzle of bratwurst, the smell of mulled wine, the thrill of being body-to-body with a hoard of strangers as Mariah Carey blares...a festive market is a London staple in the run up to Christmas.
If you’re already getting a little jaded by this year’s festive fair, here’s something different. Next week east London will welcome Dalston Yard, a new food hall and events space. Instead of snow-trimmed alpine shacks and sleepy carols, this’ll have a sleek, renovated interior with guest DJs and a ‘cultural lounge’.
Originally planned to open its doors in July, the Dalston venue has faced numerous setbacks but it’s now ready to go – and it’s got some exciting residencies. From the new Butcher of Dalston restaurant from ACME Fire Cult’s Andrew Clarke to contributions from Gizzi Erskine, there’ll be eight kitchens and three bars.
But Dalston Yard won’t just offer food and drink; it also promises to be a hub for events, music and wellbeing. And with 27,000 square feet to fill, there’s certainly the space for it.
The brains behind the operation is Dominic Cools-Lartigue, who has transformed the former Street Feast Market on Hartwell Street. Speaking in June he said: ‘Dalston Yard is designed to be a home for creators that represent the breadth of London’s cultural excellence’.
While the multipurpose food hall will hard-launch in the new year, you can get a sneak preview next week with Dalston Yard’s ‘winter festival’. That’ll kick off on December 6 and end on December 22 – find out more here.
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