Going for a delicious meal out, a few drinks and a catch up is everyone’s favourite past time but unfortunately, we will all have to wait a little bit longer for the privilege!

Today, restaurants and bars come in many different shapes and sizes and it’s not just good food that is setting these venues apart from the competition.

As social media users continue to increase, our 21st century society want to post their quirky experiences on Instagram. Sea container storage pop-ups are becoming more and more popular! At Store That, storage is our line of expertise, so we thought we’d share our favourite sea container specialties!

•   Box-E, Bristol

Snazzy, multi-award winning and highly recommended. This small-scale independent business fits just 14 inside! Box-E is made up of two sea container storage units, overlooking newly developed, Wapping Wharf in the west country. It boasts a locally sourced menu, rustic decoration and a Michelin Star awarded Chef!

• Pop Brixton, South London

 This lively, award-winning venue is home to a vibrant mix of bars and eateries, housed in lots of different sized sea container storage! There’s definitely a creative, fun and supportive atmosphere here. All of the small businesses within are independent, and local start-ups can hire a unit for a very reasonable price. Their aim is to make a positive difference to London’s community.

• BoxPark, East London

You’ll find BoxPark in the heart of popular East London destination, Shoreditch. Beginning with the humble mission of bringing shipping containers to London, the space was transformed into the world’s first pop-up dining and shopping destination in 2011. It’s now opened another two venues in Wembley and Croydon since, and has become a huge cultural experience in the capital.

With its motto eat, drink, play philosophy at its core, this is a one stop destination for a fun afternoon or evening out! Here you’ll find amazing modern street food and quirky cocktails as you walk through the maze of sea container storage units! It also houses a small pop-up retail mall where you can buy bespoke fashion, art and jewellery. This storage social hub is a must visit!

With sea container storage in hospitality increasing, it’s clear that they can be the perfect instant home for small scale independent businesses! At Store That, we offer secure on-site storage options for personal and business needs. If you’d like to know more about the services we offer, contact us or call 0207 5151 300 today. 

Meanwhile, let’s hope it is not too long before we can start enjoying the simple things we took for granted not so long ago and support the hospitality business, which has been hit so hard.