As the owner of a logistics company, Bobby Cooper knows a thing or two about carrying things across long distances. But can he manage the shorter journey, a few metres from the kitchen to the tables of his new café?
Bermondsey man Bobby and joint owner Martin Highton set up the Warehouse Cafe in an industrial estate off Verney Road five weeks ago, serving traditional cafe food, like burgers and kebabs at reasonable prices, but “done a bit nicer”, he said.
Currently open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Bobby has applied for an alcohol and late opening licence for the cafe. He and his team will also start serving Sunday roasts once a month.
“We want to do something a little bit different for the local area,” he said, adding that there are not that many cafes and places to eat in the area around Rotherhithe New Road.
Co-owner Martin, who runs MRH Property Management, did all the building work for the cafe, which has an indoor balcony and outdoor decking.
The News team went to visit the new cafe for lunch this week, and we enjoyed it! Give it a try if you’re in the area.
Address: The Warehouse Cafe, 14-16 Verney Road, SE16 3DH.