Vetro Lounge confirmed for Forge Island
The bar and restaurant will open in April and will be the first F&B venue at Rotherham’s £47m leisure-led regeneration project.
Pronounced vay-tro, the Italian word for glass, the name is a nod to Rotherham’s glassmaking heritage.
The family-friendly lounge will serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks.
Arc Cinema and Travelodge are already operating at Forge Island, which was developed by Muse and built by Bowmer + Kirkland.
All commercial space has already been let with six independent restaurants confirmed including Sakku Samba, The Rustic Pizza Co and Estabulo. This will all be set within spaces designed by re-form Landscape Architecture.
Cllr Chris Read, leader of Rotherham Council, said: “This marks a significant moment for Rotherham. With its vibrant atmosphere, delicious menu and prime location, Vetro Lounge will undoubtedly become a popular destination for both residents and visitors alike.
“The opening of Vetro Lounge sets the stage for even more exciting developments in the town centre, which will bring a boost to the local economy and create job opportunities for local people.
“We are forging ahead with our plans for a revitalised town centre that reflects Rotherham’s potential, and Vetro Lounge is an important step in making that vision a reality.”
