Opening within The Yards in Slingsby Place next month is the first central London site for independent bakery brand Buns From Home. Set up by founder Barney Goff in lockdown, who baked pastries and delivered by bike, the first Buns from Home bakery opened in Notting Hill after a successful crowdfunding campaign.
The 220sq ft site will serve Buns from Home’s signature cinnamon and cardamom croissant buns, alongside dessert buns and savoury options and will be the fourth London site for the brand.
“Starting out in my mum’s kitchen, Buns From Home really is the epitome of humble beginnings and although we now have a little help and work on a slightly larger scale, our methods and ethos are as artisanal as ever,” says Goff.
“Signing for our debut central London location in The Yards is a major milestone for us. It is an incredible and diverse food hub and we are looking forward to bringing our popular pastries and breads to the local community and visitors alike.”
It is being joined by Japanese temaki and sashimi concept, Ukiyo [pronounced u-key-yo], which is making its restaurant debut. Translated at ‘living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life’, Ukiyo will occupy a 1,636sq ft site and will serve a minimal menu of Japanese hand rolls.
The new venues signings follow the recently launched UK debut of Milan-born restaurant chain Miscusi, and the first West End site for Burmese restaurant Lahpet and join existing brands in the location, including Bill’s, Arôme and Dishoom.
In addition, Covent Garden and The Yards have been selected by Diageo a potential home to its Guinness at Old Brewer’s Yard, a £73m investment that will include a new microbrewery and culture hub for the capital, set to open in Autumn 2023.
CBRE is the asset manager on behalf of Longmartin Properties and Colliers and DCL acted for The Yards. Buns From Home and Ukiyo represented themselves.