Mushrooms take centre stage as food pop-up announces residency with It's Mustard

Shroom, founded by Antonia Niblock and Lucy Bridgewater, has teamed up with It’s Mustard as the pair announce the businesses second residency in the city.

Over the summer, Shroom was welcomed to Hunter Gatherer Coffee for its very first residency in Southsea - and it went down a treat.

The new collaboration with It’s Mustard will see the menu broadened and the scoffing experience amplified. Recognised for its visually-led decor, diners are guaranteed an optical treat as the owners build on the original lighting concept with UV mushrooms washed in pink and blue hues.

Lucy Bridgewater, co-founder of Shroom, said: “A collaboration with It’s Mustard is an evolution of Shroom. The space embodies a different vibe to a typical vegan hangout which we were keen to embrace.

“Shroom has always positioned itself as a bridge between those who eat meat and those who don’t. Regardless of your persuasion, burgers and dirty fries are always a winner with a pint or cocktail at the weekend - we’re here for those occasions.”

The residency started on October 18 and Shroom will be at It’s Mustard every Friday and Saturday between 4pm and 8pm. Co-founder, Antonia Niblock, said: “Regulars are reassured that the American, Argentinian, and Korean burgers are still very much on the menu, but who doesn't love something new?

“Experimenting with the textures of different mushrooms and how they carry flavour has been a journey of discovery.

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“We’re so lucky to have an abundance of mushrooms literally growing on our doorstep. Sustainable, versatile, local - a real triple threat.” The menu consists of a range of burgers including The American, The Korean, The British, The Texan, The Japanese and The Argentinian. There are also sides to choose from and the team are known for the mac and cheeze.

Lucy added: “We love Southsea, and look forward to supporting other businesses through further collaborations.”

FOwner of It’s Mustard, Adam Stringer, will continue to run the bar with a special Shroom cocktail to celebrate the collaboration.

Adam said: “Southsea is unique. It remains popular for this reason so it’s important for the entire local economy to support and grow new independent talent.”

For more information about Shroom, click here.

For more information about It’s Mustard, click here.