Altrincham’s new French restaurant, Bistrot Pierre, is to open on Friday December 2nd.
Located on the corner of George Street and Cross Street, the two-floor restaurant will have space for 170 diners and boast floor-to-ceiling windows, French-styled interiors, a bar area and outside seating.
The independently-owned restaurant group – this will be the 17th Bistrot Pierre in the UK – is currently recruiting a 30-strong team in preparation for opening in time for Christmas.
David Wightman, centre manager at The Stamford Quarter, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Bistrot Pierre to the centre and wish them every success with their opening. I hope Altrincham shoppers enjoy this wonderful new restaurant offering.”
Rob Beacham, co-owner of Bistrot Pierre, said he was particularly excited about opening in Altrincham.
“Altrincham is well known locally as a foodie destination so we’re really excited to be joining a community that enjoys great food, especially in time for Christmas,” he said.
“The building we have secured is situated opposite Marks and Spencer and the space, which is currently being renovated, benefits from plenty of daylight and will provide a welcoming and relaxing environment for diners at any time of the day.
“Our Stockton Heath bistrot, just down the road, has been open for five years and its experienced general manager, Katie Salisbury, will be leading the team at Altrincham.”
Salisbury said: “I’m really looking forward to the new challenge of managing a larger bistrot and a bigger team. We’ll be open seven days a week, serving breakfast at weekends and our new Autumn/Winter menu which includes the delicious Confit de Canard and our bestselling Boeuf bourguignon maison. There will also be a bar area downstairs for diners to relax before a meal.
“I’ve spent almost seven years with Bistrot Pierre, after starting my career with the group as a waitress and have received excellent training to progress and grow a career in hospitality.”
Joining Katie’s team is sister, and assistant manager, Laura who returned to Bistrot Pierre after travelling abroad and working in Manchester’s food and drink scene.
Beacham added: “We invest in our staff and our growing team is like one big family. I’m confident Katie and her team will build a loyal customer base, just as she has in Stockton. We’ve been in business for more than two decades and we know we have an offering that works and we are always listening to feedback from our customers.”
Bistrot Pierre said its “raison d’être” was “great value French cooking and seasonal menus; combining French bistrot classics with regional favourites”.
The new restaurant will be open seven days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, which include gluten-free dishes as well as a child-friendly menu.
