Merry Hill shopping centre is getting a new restaurant & its a hit with Stormzy

Merry Hill shopping centre is set to offer visitors a tasty new addition as a new restaurant has announced it is opening there.

The new US brand is a hit at the Bullring in Birmingham and its fans include Stormzy, Jorja Smith and more. Now Wingstop will be available at Merry Hill in the first half of 2024. The first Wingstop opened in Garland, Texas in 1994.

Lady Leshurr performed at a gig to celebrate the opening of the Bullring branch in 2021.American rapper Rick Ross owns several Wingstop venues.

The award-winning Wingstop concept, which utilises US aviation nostalgia for its branding, prides itself on its quality product and bold flavour variety. 

The chicken shop is all about taking their wings to another level, saucing and tossing the freshest flavours to make their meals as tasty as can be.

Classic wings, boneless wings and tenders are all available hand-sauced-and-tossed with a selection of bold flavours such asLemon Pepper, Atomic, Mango Habanero, Hawaiian, Louisiana Rub, Original Hot, Spicy Korean Q, Hickory Smoked BBQ, Brazilian Citrus Pepper and Garlic Parmesan.

What can we expect at Wingstop Merry Hill? 

Wingstop Merry Hill will have room for 70 diners. It will be serving up its signature wings on the Upper Mall opposite the recently opened wagamama. It will also add to the centre’s emerging leisure quarter following the recently launched Hollywood Bowl.

Tom Grogan, co-founder and director of Wingstop UK, said: “Launching our latest Wingstop location at Merry Hill represents not only our commitment to expanding Wingstop nationwide but also our dedication to becoming a staple in the West Midlands.

“Having already been warmly embraced in Birmingham, we’re thrilled to bring our unique flavours and experience to even more fans in the region. Joining the vibrant community of food and beverage retailers within the destination is a prospect we’re eagerly looking forward to.”

Jonathan Poole, centre manager at Merry Hill, added: “Wingstop will be an exciting addition to Merry Hill as we continue to provide even more choice for how visitors spend time with us.

“We’re sure the restaurant with its American-style flavours will be a firm favourite for our visitors, in addition to the recently opened wagamama, popular Nandos restaurant and everything Eat Central has to offer.”