Hub Box opens its 11th site

Hub Box, the south west burger brand led by Richard Boon, has officially opened its 11th restaurant in Plymouth.

The site at Royal William Yard has been transformed to create a bar and 180-seat restaurant, with seating indoors and outside, overlooking the waterfront.

It is based on the ground floor of the Melville building – the Yard’s Grade I-listed centrepiece. The development follows years of careful planning and skilled renovations to bring it back to life and fit for the future. Hub Box, which won the National Burger Awards in 2015 when the competition first launched, is the first business to open in Melville following the massive regeneration project.

Transforming the impressive interior, the Hub Box design team, made up of Macaulay Sinclair and Amy Boon, has brought its signature unique and vibrant style to the Yard with eye-catching touches like a wall made from a recycled shipping container, a retro-style mint-green fridge behind the bar, and candle holders made from recycled beach clean debris.

This sustainable and local ethos is reflected in the food and drink offering, with suppliers providing sustainable local produce. Burgers made with traditionally-farmed grass-fed cattle come from Cornish neighbours Philip Warren in Launceston; hot dogs hail from Rare and Pasture in Devon; fries are hand-cut in-house using potatoes from Colwith Farm in Lostwithiel; and drinks from independent breweries include draught vegan beer from Falmouth brewers Verdant.

“This has been a passion project; taking a historic building, respecting all that makes it special, and bringing our distinct style to make somewhere totally unique," says Richard. "We’ve embraced the coast and local area – in look, feel and the suppliers we’ve worked with. We know customers will love the setting, service, and – of course – our signature burgers, barbeque, beer and good vibes.”

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