Having launched in Wapping late June 2016, TRADE UNION is an innovative, experiential blended concept. TRADE UNION is a completely new collaboration of some of London’s most exciting lifestyle brands; speciality coffeehouse, Vagabond, male grooming brand, Drakes of London andflorist, Maua London. Created byAdam Marshall, founder of Grand Union Bars, TRADE UNION is introducing London to a new kind of lifestyle venue, and his choice of Historic Wapping is a fitting backdrop for the union of three of the world’s oldest trades; coffee, grooming & flowers.
Situated on Thomas More Square, between St Katharine’s Docks and the new London Docks landmark development, TRADE UNION is a grown up playground for discerning Londoners who want more from their eating and drinking experience. Filling an impressive 6,700 square foot of space, TRADE UNION is introducing socialising on an inclusive, larger scale. Additionally, the space offers mobile office ‘hotdesking’ with wifi & charging ports. A vibrant hub for local workers, weekend brunchers and nightlife devotees, TRADE UNION has been designed to transform effortlessly from day to night.
Created by KAI interiors, the design of TRADE UNION allows all the different partners to operate within one wide open space. Utilising industrial design elements to create a sophisticated Metropolis – esque theme, the space features a central cocktail bar and bustling open kitchen, with classic & comfortable leatherback booth seating area. Poured concrete finishes; mechanical chandeliers, neon lights and machine like detailing are juxtaposed with organic graphics, floral motifs, and bright colour accents.
Trade Union’s cocktail bar serves a seasonally changing menu that offers all the classics alongside modern favourites and signature creations. Trade Union’s pizza counter Bushwick Pizza Co. serves up a selection of oven- fresh sourdough pizzas with delicious artisanal toppings. The Brooklyn style pizza menu includes the following:
- Salsiccia – Spicy Luganiga Sausage Meat, Roast Fennel Oil, Nduja & Gorgonzola
- Brocolini – Silverbeet, Broccolini, Mozzarella Di Bufala & Truffle Oil
Accompanying the pizzas are NY Italian inspired dishes and ice cream from Jude’s. Examples from the menu include:
- Veal and Pork Meatballs with Brooklyn Brewery IPA Drench, Ricotta and Fennel Sourdough
- Cornish Crab Cobb Salad with Fried Pork Skin, Avocado and Burnt Lemon Oil
- Milenese Holstein, Arugula Salad & Baby Mozzarella Di Bufala
Maua London florist is stationed inside the venue selling beautiful, bespoke fresh flowers. This socially and environmentally conscious enterprise sources its seasonal blooms and roses from Kenya, which are available for purchase throughout the day.
Drakes of London, TRADE UNION’s in-house barbershop provides London’s gentlemen with the perfect experience of high quality male grooming. Traditional beard trims and haircuts are available within stylish and comfortable surroundings, with guests able to enjoy an Old Fashioned while they sit back and experience Drakes of London’s expert services.
With three successful shops across the city, Vagabond is one of London’s most loved speciality coffeemakers. With a direct trade relationship with a farm in Colombia, Vagabond roasts its own superior coffee and will offers whole bean and ground coffee available to purchase, together with home brewing equipment.
The partnerships within TRADE UNION offer a range of exciting interactive packages, including traditional pizza rolling, coffee & cocktail masterclasses and florist workshops. Whether it’s stopping off for a shave before a meeting, grabbing a quick coffee with a friend, enjoying a leisurely weekend dinner, or staying for late night cocktails and dancing, TRADE UNION offers Londoners a one stop lifestyle destination; an entirely unique space unlike anything that has come before.
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