Hammerson : CAU debuts in Leeds at Victoria Gate

Hammerson announces that CAU, the Buenos Aires inspired steakhouse restaurant group, will be launching in Leeds at Victoria Gate.

The 485 m2 restaurant will offer visitors its popular all-day dining menu of steaks, burgers and small plates, as well as brunches with a Buenos Aires twist and Sunday roasts on the weekend.

Located on the first floor in the central arcade, the brand is a key addition to the scheme's dining line-up that already includes global restaurant group, D&D and international bakery and restaurant group, Le Pain Quotidien, which will be launching its first unit in the North of the UK.

Set to open its doors to the public on 20th October 2016, Victoria Gate's impressive line-up of aspirational retailers and restaurants, the majority of which are new to Leeds, will become the city's premium retail, dining and leisure quarter. Anchored by a flagship John Lewis, the new 53,400m2 (575,000 sqft) Victoria Estate will encompass both Victoria Quarter and the new Victoria Gate with its two-street covered arcades.

Robin Dobson, Director of Retail Development at Hammerson said: 'We are looking forward to welcoming CAU to Victoria Gate, as well as Leeds' dining offer. Like many of the other brands we have secured, CAU's decision to launch at Victoria Gate reflects the unique retail and dining environment of the scheme, one that provides the perfect opportunity for brands to step outside of London and build a presence in Leeds.'

Charley Springall, Head of Marketing at CAU, commented: 'We are very pleased to be continuing our relationship with Hammerson following the successful launch of CAU in Reading earlier this year and Southampton in the near future. We are excited about launching our 21st site in the UK in such a vibrant and diverse city as Leeds, particularly as part of this much anticipated regeneration project. We are looking forward to introducing locals and tourists alike to our restaurant soon.'