Clarks Village confirm opening date for new Bill's restaurant

-Credit: (Image: Bill's)
-Credit: (Image: Bill's)


The opening date of a brand new night time hot spot at Clarks Village has been confirmed. The new Bill's at the Street shopping village will open this December.

The new place has it all: a restaurant for a proper meal, a café to chill with friends (or pretend to get some work done), and a bar for those much-needed cocktail moments. Whether you’re in for a hearty feast or just grabbing a quick bite, we’ve got the perfect spot for you.

In a statement, Bill's said: "We’re excited to join the Clarks Village family and kick off our first new opening in four years—right here in such a fab, well-loved area. So, swing by Bill’s Clarks Village for good food and even better vibes. We can’t wait to see you!"

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What’s in store at Bill’s Clarks Village?

A Modern Restaurant Dining Area : Whether you’re after a big meal or just a quick snack, we’ve got you covered—stay as long as you like!

A Laid-Back Café Space: Perfect for catching up with friends, cracking on with some work, or just taking a breather. Your space, your rules!

A Bar Area: Ideal for date night, after-work drinks, or just because. Cheers to that!

Bill’s restaurants are looking to open in multiple new locations over the next two years following a strong trading performance in the first half of 2024. Having delivered record sales in 2023 with Ebitda up 45% on 2022, the Richard Caring backed all-day casual dining concept has shown no signs of slowing down in the first 6 months of 2024. Sales have continued to climb by 3.4% on a LFL basis and the first half of the year has seen Ebitda climb a further 51% vs the same period in 2023.

Richard Caring said: “We have a winning formula, and the numbers speak for themselves. Bill’s has always been a popular brand and we are seeing its full potential being realised with an industry-leading offer and experience. With the creation of hundreds of new jobs, and the chance to offer Bill's experience to more guests across the country, it is a very exciting time for the business”.

-Credit:Bill's
-Credit:Bill's

Tom James, appointed as Managing Director by Caring in October 2022, has led an energised team and is encouraged by the progress. He commented: “After an incredible amount of hard work from the team, we are now seeing a continued trend of positive results and feel the time is right to grow.

"Our relentless focus on the guest experience has driven the charge forwards with our ethos of ‘Everyone leaves happy’, and we are collectively very excited about the future of the business.”

Chris Davis, Centre Director of Clarks Village, saidL “We’re thrilled to officially announce that Bill’s restaurant will be joining us at Clarks Village before Christmas, further enhancing our dining offering. 2024 has been an incredible year for Clarks Village with a host of popular new brands, store refurbishments and a line-up of fun, memorable events from the summer cinema and Pawsome Pooch dog event to the forthcoming festive ice rink.”

Bill’s, following the successful trial of two new Café Bar concepts earlier this year in Newbury and St Albans, will open up two new sites before Christmas in Milton Keynes centre:mk and Clarks Village in Street, Somerset, and is in the process of securing a pipeline of properties for 2025 and beyond.