Manchester is set to welcome a new riverside food hall in a former warehouse on the banks of the Irwell.
Shipyard, as it will be known, sits on the corner of Water Street and New Quay Street. The former warehouse, called Albert Shed, has sat empty for years, and now Allied London wants to revitalise the space.
Taking inspiration from similar food hall concepts like Mackie Mayor in Northern Quarter, Lisbon’s Time Out Market, and the Kyiv Food Market, the developers say they hope to create an ‘eclectic and curated destination’. Shipyard sits in the St John’s area of the city, which will soon be home to Factory International.
“We have been working alongside Allied London on the Shipyard (formerly Albert Sheds) to create a new riverside dining destination within the prime location in St. John’s Masterplan,” said a statement to planners. “Being one of the few original industrial buildings left within the city centre, its high ceilings and waterfront location will provide the perfect atmosphere from day to night.
“Our proposals are to repurpose the former warehouse into an eclectic and curated destination that compliments the wider St. Johns Masterplan, by encouraging a mix of artisan vendors and rolling smaller stalls.”
Documents reveal that the team hopes to retain the existing structure, roof, and façade on Water Street. They also want to build new mezzanine levels, and extend the ground floor to create a waterside terrace.
“It is envisaged that the food hall will become more visible during dusk and evening time as the interior is illuminated,” the documents added. “The form of the timber canopy will provide solar shading from morning sun whilst at night the internal space will illuminate the river side.”
You can view and comment on the plans via Manchester City Council’s planning portal.
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