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Rhyl Journal
25-06-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
CONFIRMED: Full list of vendors at Rhyl's new Queen's Market
The £12.6m new Queen's Market is opening on Thursday, July 10. There are currently 12 vendors signed up to operate from launch day, with the hot food stalls filled, and limited spaces left in the cold food/retail stalls. The individual vendors, who will work from the new facility, will play a crucial role in the launching of the venue when it opens. From stone-baked Pizzas to Caribbean dishes, here is what will be on offer: Hot food vendors: Bad Burgers and Dirty Dogs will feature a range of handmade smash burgers and gourmet hotdogs with a variety of toppings on offer, along with fully loaded fries and a full range of soft drinks. Go Greek will offer a full range of traditional Greek food and will be creating Greek style gyros, souvlaki, halloumi fries and Greek desserts, including the magical orange cake. Kumo Ramen will feature authentic noodle bar servings which will include traditional broths and noodles. Kinn Kinn will offer a taste of Thailand, with a wide range of Thai Food available including the famous red and green curries and pad Thai. Little Italy Pizza Rhyl will offer hand-stretched, stone-baked pizzas, with multiple topping offers and flavours to choose from fresh, and made on the premises. Wrapped and Loaded will be offering artisan wraps, with high protein fillings. Street Pot will be cooking up Caribbean cuisine and will feature dishes such as jerk chicken, jerk curry, rice and peas, and fried plantain. Towards the West Parade entrance of the Market, visitors will be greeted by two window units which host: Spill The Beans who will serve up freshly ground coffee, a choice of artisan tea, and other luxury hot drink options as well as pastries and cakes favourites. Pudz Ice Cream rolls who will be dishing out ice cream rolls, freshly made waffles and crepes which can be topped with classic toppings such as fresh fruit, chocolate, cream and more, as well as their famous fresh milkshakes. As well as tasty hot food, the Queen's Market will offer cold food and drink options: Donat DWT, who will offer a full range of glazed and filled donuts. Spirit of Rhyl Gin Distillery, where visitors can make their very own flavoured gin The full-service bar, which will service both the events area and the market space, will be named 'The Spirit of Rhyl' and run by Spirit of Wales Distillery. Councillor Jason McLellan, Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Economic Growth & Tackling Deprivation, said: 'We are pleased to be announcing the businesses who will be utilising the new Queen's Market. "The market will feature a wide range of high-quality options available for visitors, who will be able to sample these from opening day, July 10. "We are very excited to invite the public along on opening day so they can see what this great facility has to offer.' RELATED STORIES: Andrew Burnett, Director at Midlands Events (Rhyl) Limited, said: 'We are really pleased with what the new venue has to offer. We have an excellent range of retailers, and we are really excited with the entertainment programme we are putting together. "We can't wait to get open now, and we are really looking forward to welcoming all customers on the opening weekend. This facility will be a real asset to the town going forward and will increase the footfall of the town as a whole.' The Queen's Market project has received funding from the Welsh Government, largely through its Transforming Towns Programme. The project has received funding from UK Government's SPF funding. It has also received funding from UK Government through the Pride of Place & Natural Environment: Rhyl, Prestatyn & Denbigh Programme. The project is also funded by Denbighshire County Council.
Business News Wales
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Opening Date Announced for Rhyl's Queen's Market
The new Queen's Market in Rhyl will officially open its doors to the public on July 10. The Queen's Market buildings have been an iconic landmark in the centre of Rhyl since 1902 and have provided a variety of uses for the town throughout the years. The new development includes 16 individual food and retail units, a double-sided bar and a large events space, and will be an integral community space right in the heart of Rhyl, Denbighshire County Council said. To celebrate the opening of the venue, a series of celebratory opening weekend events will be held each day from Thursday July 10 up until the end of the weekend. The internal fit out of the Market is now reaching the final stages, with final preparations being made ahead of opening the venue. Councillor Jason McLellan, Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Economic Growth & Tackling Deprivation, said: 'This venue will bring a fresh, modern and exciting offer to Rhyl and Denbighshire as a whole, and plays a major role in our regeneration efforts in the area by creating jobs and increasing footfall in Rhyl. 'The Market has great public transport links and is walking distance from both the high street and the beach. 'Queen's Market will be a hub for the community and will feature high-quality food, drink and retail options, as well as a state of the art, modern events space, which will be used to host concerts, markets, comedians, events and more. 'The building is opening right in time for summer, and just before the start of the summer holidays, one of the busiest times for footfall and tourism in the area. We are inviting all residents of Rhyl, and further afield, to come along to the opening weekend and discover what this new venue can offer them.' Andrew Burnett, Director at Midlands Events (Rhyl) Limited, said: 'We have a fantastic mix of high-quality food retailers, a themed bar and a full weekend of fantastic entertainment planned for the opening weekend. 'We look forward to welcoming all customers to come along to relax, eat good food, have a relaxing drink and enjoy the free entertainment we have planned over the weekend. 'We are very proud of the venue we have created and look forward to welcoming everyone on site.' The Queen's Market project has received funding from the Welsh Government, largely through its Transforming Towns Programme. The project has received funding from UK Government's SPF funding. It has also received funding from UK Government through the Pride of Place & Natural Environment: Rhyl, Prestatyn & Denbigh Programme. The project is also funded by Denbighshire County Council.
Rhyl Journal
12-06-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Official opening date revealed for Rhyl's new Queen's Market
The new development includes 16 individual food and retail units, a double-sided bar and a large events space. A series of celebratory opening weekend events will be held each day from July 10, until the end of the weekend. These events will be announced soon. The internal fit-out of the market is now reaching its final stages, with final preparations being made ahead of opening the venue. Rhyl's Queen's Market is set to open later this summer (Image: DCC) Cllr Jason McLellan, leader of Denbighshire County Council and lead member for economic growth and tackling deprivation, said: 'We are thrilled to be announcing that the doors of the Queen's Market will be open to the public from July 10, less than a month away. 'There is a full and varied schedule of events set from the opening day, which will run all weekend long and will be announced shortly. 'This venue will bring a fresh, modern and exciting offer to Rhyl and Denbighshire as a whole, and plays a major role in our regeneration efforts in the area by creating jobs and increasing footfall in Rhyl. 'The market has great public transport links and is walking distance from both the High Street and the beach. 'Queen's Market will be a hub for the community and will feature high-quality food, drink and retail options, as well as a state of the art, modern events space, which will be used to host concerts, markets, comedians, events and more. 'The building is opening right in time for summer, and just before the start of the summer holidays, one of the busiest times for footfall and tourism in the area. 'We are inviting all residents of Rhyl, and further afield, to come along to the opening weekend and discover what this new venue can offer them.' Midlands Events (Rhyl) Ltd was revealed as the venue's operator last month, and is a subsidiary of Telford-based Midlands Events Ltd, who Denbighshire County Council commissioned to assist with practicalities such as helping to secure vendors. Andrew Burnett, director at Midlands Events (Rhyl) Ltd, said: "We have a fantastic mix of high-quality food retailers, a themed bar, and a full weekend of fantastic entertainment planned for the opening weekend. 'We look forward to welcoming all customers to come along to relax, eat good food, have a relaxing drink and enjoy the free entertainment we have planned over the weekend. 'We are very proud of the venue we have created and look forward to welcoming everyone on site.' The Queen's Market's opening has been delayed by multiple companies and the council failing to reach an agreement regarding becoming the site's operator. The site went out to the open market via Sell2Wales in late 2022, but received no tender submissions.
