Nottingham restaurant group to open Plymouth hotel

A Nottingham restaurant group is set to expand into the south-west with the opening of a hotel in the Royal William Yard development in Plymouth.

Bistrot Pierre has signed a deal with regeneration company Urban Splash to create the first ever visitor accommodation at the historic ex-naval victualling yard.

Bistrot Pierre Rooms will open in Residence One, a Grade I listed Admirals House on The Green. The interiors will be designed by Jackie Gillespie, of Devon-based Gillespie Yunnie Architects, who was the lead architect on Royal William Yard.

“Bistrot Pierre Rooms will offer the ultimate Yard visitor experience,” said Emily Handslip, director, commercial lettings, Urban Splash.

“A chance to wake up in one of our stunning Grade I listed buildings, designed by an award winning architect. Then enjoy an incredible breakfast at Bistrot Pierre, explore everything The Yard has to offer, hop across the water to Cornwall for the day perhaps or visit the historic Barbican, then return for a sundowner and a perfect meal to end your day – before strolling across the beautiful Yard grounds to bed.”

The Plymouth Bistrot Pierre restaurant opened three years ago.

“We are really excited about the opportunity to open Bistrot Pierre Rooms in Plymouth. It’s a model that’s worked well for us elsewhere and The Yard is such a stunning place and so successful for us, it felt like the natural next step,” said Rob Beacham, director, Bistrot Pierre.”