Kong, a Chinese Public House, opens at Norton Folgate this Autumn
June 3, 2026
Kong will be the anchor tenant at British Land’s Norton Folgate development in Shoreditch.
From Andrew Wong of the two-Michelin-starred A.Wong and Amar Radia, co-founder of Dishoom.
The pub in Norton Folgate first opened its doors in 1792, the same time the first Chinese settlers arrived in East London. It traded as the Pewter Platter, The Poet, and the Water Poet. In 2026, it becomes Kong.
Kong is a Chinese Public House. Two histories under one roof: the grand East London pub and the Chinese kitchen. Dumplings at dawn, noodles at lunch, grills with a cold pint at dusk. Open all day. All welcome.
The site occupies just under 6,000 sq ft with an 800 sq ft courtyard, on a new 20-year lease with British Land. The design and interiors are by Afroditi Krassa.
Andrew Wong, co-founder of Kong, said:
“Kong is a Chinese kitchen reflecting our personality, shaped by London, the East End, China, and A.Wong. Untraditional, instinctive, fearless, all-day cooking.”
Amar Radia, co-founder of Kong, said:
“The grand East London pub and the Chinese kitchen have been part of London for over two hundred years. Kong honours that history while writing the next chapter – a Chinese Public House with a warm, wide welcome.”
Alice Keown, Leasing Director – Restaurant and Leisure, at British Land, said:
“Norton Folgate is fast becoming a destination for some of London’s most sought‑after restaurants, and Kong joining the line‑up is another strong endorsement of that. It offers the rare combination of being right in the heart of the City and Shoreditch, while also feeling completely distinct – a series of character‑rich spaces set amongst historic buildings and cobbled streets, which attracts exciting, high‑quality operators who are looking for somewhere with a real sense of place.”
