Vacay Lounge and Bar opening in Colchester on Saturday

Vacay Lounge and Bar promises street food and cocktails to those wanting to revel in the sun in Lion Walk, Colchester.

Tastes of The Greeks Kitchen can be sampled alongside live DJs, entertainment and family games from this bank holiday weekend.

Saturday’s free to enter events start at noon and run until 11pm, launching with a set from DJ Darryl Wright with Miss LeeLoo on the saxophone.

Inspired - Vacay boasts a Mediterranean theme (Image: Lion Walk Shopping Centre)

Chilled out - the attraction promises a relaxed atmosphere (Image: Lion Walk Shopping Centre)

Lion Walk centre manager Martin Leatherdale said: “Within the courtyard you will find an incredible, world experience that adds a fantastic experiential element to the shopping experience like no other.

“Designed as a Mediterranean inspired urban oasis, you will find a place to socialise, relax, unwind, and enjoy food and drink flavours from the Vacay Bar and Lounge and The Greek Kitchen.

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“The bank holiday weekend launch will be spectacular, with live music and entertainment from the Colchester’s finest entertainers and DJ’s, with weather and ambience fit for the Mediterranean.

“We can’t wait to see you there.”

Tasty - food is on offer from The Greeks Kitchen (Image: Lion Walk Shopping Centre)

Chilled out - a seating area (Image: Lion Walk Shopping Centre)

It follows hugely successful pop-up experiences held at the same site over past summers, including a charming winter garden in December last year and in 2021.

The attraction’s director Joseph Smerdon said it is a “great addition” to Colchester city centre.

“From the chill vibes to the delicious drinks and food, we've crafted an experience that's all about letting loose and having a blast,” he added.

Shoppers and Colchester residents are now being invited to relax and unwind at the centre’s latest experience.

Coming soon - Vacay opens on Saturday (Image: Lion Walk Shopping Centre)

Excited - Lion Walk boss Martin Leatherdale

A first look provided to the Gazette shows the exciting space ready to go with outdoor and sheltered seating.

Loukas Webb, boss of The Greeks Kitchen, said: “My Greek heritage has inspired my love of Mediterranean cuisine and I am excited to be bringing The Greeks kitchen to Colchester”.

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