Bistrot Pierre opens following £1m renovation
Southport’s much anticipated French restaurant Bistrot Pierre has opened its doors following the renovation of one of the town’s most iconic buildings in a £1m investment.
The bistrot on Lord Street serves seasonal menus including confit de canard, the bestselling boeuf bourguignon maison and steak frites seven-days-a-week.
Karen Rimmer, general manager at Bistrot Pierre, 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. 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.”
Rob Beacham, who founded Bistrot Pierre with school friend John Whitehead more than 20 years ago, 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.
“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.”
The Southport site is the third property for Le Bistrot Pierre in the North West to be secured by specialist Manchester leisure agent Jenics, following acquisitions in Altrincham and Preston.
Jeremy Collins, director at Jenics, said: “Our brief for Le Bistro Pierre is to locate sites with individual character that help to create a unique dining experience.
“Soon after securing a 19th Century former Baptist Church in Preston we immediately saw the potential of this stunning property in the heart of Southport. With its character, prestigious corner plot address and busy passing footfall it is a perfect site for the new Bistrot Pierre and will revitalise this important area of the town.”
