Businesses at Wapping Wharf have had a tough time these past few months. The closure of Gaol Ferry Bridge in August has meant restaurants, shops and bars are experiencing less footfall - restauranteur Larkin Cen cited this as part of the reason he closed up two of his Woky Ko sites in the Cargo development.
The future of Wild Beer's taproom also remains uncertain - with the brewery announcing it has had to appoint administrators this week. Things may be starting to look up for the area this Christmas, however, with four new businesses moving into Cargo 1 and 2 in less than two weeks.
One of the newcomers is wine and food bar, Picole, a new venture by Tare which is located on the other side of the shipping container development. The bar has takeover over Woky Ko Rooftop tucked away in the corner of Cargo 2 by Seven Lucky Gods. I booked a table for opening night on December 7.
