The new site will be home to nine independent food and drink traders
11:01, 23 May 2025Updated 12:51, 23 May 2025
Set across 10,152sq on the upper level of Metquarter, Victoria Street Collective (VSC) opened on May 23, 2025
A new food hall has opened its doors inside the Metquarter today, just over six months after the GPO food hall closed its doors. Set across 10,152sq on the upper level of Metquarter, Victoria Street Collective (VSC) will be home to nine independent food and drink traders.
The food offerings at VSC represent global cuisines and culinary styles, from Indian and Greek to Mexican and Korean. The venue will also run from day to night offering all day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Guests can also use the venue as a flexible workspace with free Wi-Fi available every day.
To celebrate the opening, today, Friday, May 23, VSC will offer all visitors 25% off food, two for one on draught beer, two cocktails for £12 and all kids eat free.
Santosh Kumar, founder of Victoria Street Collective said: “We are beyond excited to open our doors to the people of Liverpool and bring something fresh and unique to the local dining scene. The team at Victoria Street Collective are passionate about delivering exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a memorable experience for every guest.
“We look forward to welcoming guests to experience the variety of vendors on offer and becoming a staple destination within the Liverpool food scene.”
Set across 10,152sq on the upper level of Metquarter, Victoria Street Collective (VSC) opened on May 23, 2025
Jennina O’Neill, centre manager at Metquarter said: “We are delighted to welcome Victoria Street Collective to Metquarter who will be a great addition to the centre. VSC offers a space for everyone within the local community to come along and enjoy from families and students to friends and co-workers.
“We hope the people of Liverpool will join us in supporting VSC during its opening and we look forward to seeing you there!”
In November 2011, the GPO food market closed its doors for good just over three years after it opened. The Metquarter confirmed in a statement to the ECHO on Monday, November 11, that the GPO Food Market and Bar has closed inside the shopping centre.
Set across 10,152sq on the upper level of Metquarter, Victoria Street Collective (VSC) opened on May 23, 2025
A spokesperson for the Metquarter said despite its efforts the “business has not performed to the level expected” and it has now closed. The GPO Food Market and Bar opened in the Metquarter in June 2021 offering international food and drink stalls from independent traders.
Located on the site of the old General Post Office, the stalls included Jailbird Nashville Fried Chicken, Thai 25 and SK Little India all housed in the street-food style venue which was described as offering “eight global kitchens, a café and a bar all under one roof”.
Set across 10,152sq on the upper level of Metquarter, Victoria Street Collective (VSC) opened on May 23, 2025
In a statement sent to the ECHO, the shopping centre said: “Despite our best efforts to support GPO, the business has not performed to the level expected. There are a combination of reasons for this. We still see Metquarter as a significant leisure and food destination within the city centre. Combined with other available units within the building we can create an even larger offer going forward.
“We believe that this location is perfect for ambitious operators who want to deliver quality restaurant and leisure concepts and several discussions are already underway.”
Below is a full list of traders who will be operating inside the food hall:
SK Little India
Flavours of Greece
Bella Ciao
Burger N Wings
Korean Bliss
Sunnyside Up
Mexican Hub
Churroholic
Vibhuti Bar
Opening Times:
Monday – Thursday – 10am – 10pm
Friday and Saturday – 10am – 10:30pm
Sunday – 10am – 9pm