29-06-2025
City centre set for summer of new openings
WORCESTER is getting ready for a summer of new openings, with shops, cafes and restaurants all on the horizon.
While the city centre is still reeling from the news that House of Fraser will be closing its store in Chapel Walk, there is still plenty to look forward to.
Shop units in the city centre that have been empty for some time have now been snapped up by new businesses.
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New signage is popping up in windows as they all gear up to open.
Many of the new openings will be independent businesses.
From a new steak and seafood restaurant to a shop selling replica lightsabers, there will be something new for everyone.
Here are some of the new businesses arriving in the city centre soon:
FOOD: Levantine restaurant Otto is getting ready to open in Cathedral Square (Image: Newsquest) Otto will soon be serving up Levantine dishes at its new restaurant on Cathedral Square. Managers recently said they are aiming to open in the week commencing June 30.
Balance yoga studio and café will open soon (Image: Balance by Belle) Balance, a wellness business split across three levels, offering a yoga studio, therapy rooms for massages and facials and a café.
The therapy rooms and yoga studio are already open, with the café to open soon.
Nerdworks will soon open in St Martin's Quarter (Image: NQ) Nerdworks is aiming to open its St Martin's Quarter store in July, when they will offer PC gaming parts, replica lightsabers and Warhammer.
MICROPUB: Weavers has opened on Foregate Street (Image: Newsquest) New micropub Weavers opened its doors on Foregate Street on June 20, replacing the Craft Inn.
STEAK: Aegean Breeze will soon open in Chapel Walk (Image: NQ) Aegean Breeze is adding the finishing touches to their new steak and seafood restaurant in Chapel Walk. They are yet to confirm an opening date.
