THE Lowry at Salford Quays has announced the opening of its new restaurant, Pier Eight, forming part of the new £3m extension set to create an extra 370 sqm of dining and event space, officially opening to the public on Friday November 28.
Pier Eight will seat 300 covers, serving two modern British menus including a casual dining bar menu and a more formal menu within the restaurant.
Incorporating two shipping containers, providing views over the Manchester Ship Canal, the complete extension includes a terrace area, event space with a second private terrace, as well as the Pier Eight restaurant and bar with extended kitchen. The kitchen will also feature a chef’s table, seating up to eight guests.
The Lowry’s executive head chef Oliver Thomas – formerly with the Lowry Hotel, great source of confusion for cab drivers once upon a day – says of his new menus: “My ethos on cooking has always been about sourcing the best local and seasonal ingredients from the great suppliers on our doorstep across Lancashire and Cheshire. The menu will focus on simple dishes and flavour pairings, using ingredients and produce that will shine in their own right.”
No indication yet what that menu will consist of. When we find out we'll keep you in the loop. It would be great to see a destination restaurant develop in what has always been an awkward site.
Pier Eight, The Lowry, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ. Follow them on Twitter: @Pier_Eight