Inside the new £1m French restaurant on Southport’s historic Lord Street

Independent French restaurant group Bistrot Pierre has opened its latest venue in Southport, creating dozens of employment opportunities.

The company’s new eatery, located on Lord Street, represents an investment of almost £1m.

Plans for the eatery were announced earlier this year, revealing Devon-based GY Architects as the firm tasked with delivering the restaurant’s Parisian interiors.

Karen Rimmer, general manager of the new site, said: “As a Southport native I’m over the moon to be the new manager at the town’s most exciting new restaurant.

“It’s an ideal location to bring our great value, authentic French bistrot dishes and I’m confident we will grow a loyal customer base in the area.”

She added: “There has been a real buzz around the town in the build up to the restaurant’s opening and really I’m excited for people to try our menus in a relaxed bistrot setting.”

Bistrot Pierre was co-founded over 20 years ago by school friends Rob Beacham and John Whitehead.

Inside Bistrot Pierre’s new Southport restaurant

Commenting on the opening, Rob said: “Southport is a charming town and we are looking forward to being a part of the flourishing food and drink scene here.

“I’m thrilled that Bistrot Pierre is able to support this thriving local economy.”

He continued: “We’re really pleased to be investing in the town’s future, reviving this historic building and creating up to 50 new jobs.

“As part of the renovation works, we will be bringing the building’s iconic canopy back to its former glory before it is fixed back onto the external wall. This is just one example of how we maintain and complement our sites’ original features while bringing our own style to the restaurant.”

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