Sheffield Chamber of Commerce expands at Cubo

The membership organisation, which has been providing, business advice, expertise, and support to the local business community for more than 150 years, made the award-winning flex office space on Carver Street its primary base for Chamber membership in August 2021.

The property investment and development specialist has agreed a letting to The Alchemist. Subject to planning and licensing approvals, it will be The Alchemist’s first venue in the city.

Helmsley has also revealed that it is accelerating plans to redevelop the upper floors of the threestorey building, located on the corner of Nessgate and Ousegate, for residential use following planning approval.

The move comes as Helmsley finalises its vision for the regeneration of neighbouring Coney Street through its Coney

Street Riverside masterplan and follows it securing other prominent leisure operators in the area, including Rosa’s Thai Café.

The Alchemist, which has more than 20 bar and restaurant venues in prime city centre locations across the UK, is set to take the ground and basement levels of The Coach House which offer almost 5,000 sq ft of openplan floor space.

Tom Riddolls, development surveyor said: “The Alchemist is a fantastic brand to welcome to York and it is testament to the strength of The Coach House’s offer that it has chosen the location ahead of other venues in the city.

“When we acquired The Coach House, we said it offered a rare and exceptional leisure opportunity for a forward thinking and prominent leisure operator to open a significant bar and / or restaurant in the heart of York’s thriving retail core. The Alchemist fits both these criteria entirely and we are delighted to have them on board. “This is another positive addition to Coney Street and neighbouring areas and complements our exciting vision to revitalise this part of the city centre, including opening up the riverfront for the enjoyment of all.”