A shopping centre in Kent is opening five new restaurants this weekend, creating around 500 jobs in the area.

Intu shopping complex in Bromley has built a restaurant terrace situated at the lower mall which will offer casual, family-friendly dining.

Restaurants include Ed’s Diner, Byron, Giraffe, Project Pie and Wagamama.

General manager of intu Bromley, Kate Miller, said: “We’re very excited for the opening of the restaurant terrace which will add hundreds of jobs, a great boost to the town’s economy and growth.

“The development will add variety to the already vibrant food scene in Bromley and locals will be able to enjoy world-cuisine right on their doorstep without having to travel to London.”

The shopping centre is also holding its summer event on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 with entertainment, live music and performances.

From Monday, 4 July, dining hours will be extended until 11pm and car parking will be available until midnight.

Shoppers can also look forward to a new cinema in the summer which will be located on the roof of the complex.

For a full list of Intu Bromley shops and food and drink retailers go to http://intu.co.uk/bromley