A taste of Milan arrives at Bankside Yards with the opening of a new café and wine bar, Volta
Volta, a new café and wine bar, has opened inside one of the 14 restored Victorian railway arches, becoming the first food and drink offering to launch in this new riverside neighbourhood being developed by Native Land. The opening also marks the moment that one of the 14 historic arches, closed to the public for 150 years, is being brought into retail use.
Volta is open from morning through to evening, serving fresh Italian pastries alongside freshly ground coffee, Italian-inspired focaccia sandwiches at lunch, and a range of small bites – Italian “cicchetti” – paired with a curated selection of wines into the evening.
The name “Volta” pays tribute to Alessandro Volta, the Italian inventor of electricity, and to the vaulted railway arch that now houses the café wine bar. In Italian, volta also means a “moment in time,” reflecting its role as a place to pause, connect and recharge.
The wider Bankside Yards development is one of London’s newest and most exciting neighbourhoods. It spans 5.5 acres and will bring eight new buildings, 600+ new homes, 350,000 sq. ft of next generation workspace, 50,000 sq. ft of amenities, cultural venues and the highly anticipated 5-star Mandarin Oriental Bankside Yards hotel. A £65 million contribution to Southwark Council will also help deliver affordable housing across the borough.
Nicholas Gray, Executive Director at Native Land, said: “The opening of Volta is an exciting moment for Bankside Yards, as the first food and drink offering within a wider masterplan bringing homes, workspaces, retail, cultural venues and luxury hospitality together. This wonderful, independent cafe brings activity and character back to one of the Bankside Yards’ historic railway arches. Alongside offering a new place for the neighbourhood’s workers, residents and visitors to connect over delicious, authentic Milanese food and freshly ground coffee, Volta marks the first step in shaping Bankside Yards as a place with real vibrancy and long-term value for London’s South Bank.”
Volta is now open and welcoming guests for coffee, conversation, and Milanese flavours throughout the day and into the evening.
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Level 11 at Arbor is the latest floor to be fitted-out. With generous proportions, there is scope to make the space work for you. With at least 108 workstations, a breakout area, a front of house bar and wellness room, these flexible spaces accommodate different work styles, boosting motivation and strengthening collaboration.
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There is no better way to end the day than at the Summit Club & Deck on level 23 of Opus. With sweeping riverside vistas from the terrace, this will be the setting for unforgettable gatherings.
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As Opus rises, each stage of construction marks a considered step in its creation. Crafted with precision, the building’s form is now emerging, revealing the vision behind this riverside masterpiece.
Opus is due to complete in 2027.
To book an appointment at the Opus Sales Gallery and to find out more, please visit the link in our bio.
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Savour specialty coffee and a carefully curated all-day menu at Grind London Bridge – a lively riverside espresso bar and cocktail spot, only 15 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
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Level 11 at Arbor offers six fully equipped AV meeting rooms, 108 open-plan desks and 42 agile workstations, alongside a generous breakout space and a refined front-of-house bar for welcoming clients.
What truly sets it apart is the dedicated wellness room, thoughtfully designed to support focus, balance and wellbeing throughout the day.
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Bigger. Bolder. Better workspaces.
Level 11 at Arbor offers six fully equipped AV meeting rooms, 108 open-plan desks and 42 agile workstations, alongside a generous breakout space and a refined front-of-house bar for welcoming clients.
What truly sets it apart is the dedicated wellness room, thoughtfully designed to support focus, balance and wellbeing throughout the day.
Find out more about Arbor at Bankside
Yards via the link in our bio.
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