The restaurant, located at St. David’s Shopping Centre in Cardiff, represents the brand’s initial entry into the UK hospitality and quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector.
Additional creations include Mulberry House, combining gin and chardonnay with blackberry cordial, and Ash and Amber, which merges whisky with passionfruit and garden blends.
The store launch further cements Starbucks’ retail expansion strategy in India while highlighting Swiggy’s growing influence in enabling nationwide distribution and last-mile delivery for food and beverage retailers.
The operating model includes lunch service from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and two dinner seatings at 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm, catering to a clientele seeking varied dining experiences across the day.
This architectural focal point contributes to the overall atmosphere of the space and supports the brand’s ongoing focus on evolving social experiences within hospitality.
The outlet will operate with a day-to-night format—providing a calmer setting during daytime hours with music and natural lighting, followed by high-energy evenings with live music.
This milestone also brings the company’s presence in Bengaluru to 50 stores, reinforcing India’s position as a key market for the brand’s global growth.
MOAI introduces a menu centered on straightforward flavors, emphasizing ingredient integrity. The bar program aligns with this approach, incorporating ferments, smoke, and local botanicals.