Newark indie café set to open second venue

A popular independent café is set to open a second venue at Newark’s newest neighbourhood, Middlebeck, Urban&Civic has announced.

The new venue will be run by the team behind Newark’s town centre outlet, Gannets Daycafe and Bistro, and is expected to open its doors in October.

Gannets Middlebeck comes as part of master developer Urban&Civic’s plans to create a community hub at the gateway of the Middlebeck.

The new venue will seat approximately 30 diners.

Johanne Thomas, communities and partnerships for Urban&Civic said: “We are delighted to reveal details of Middlebeck’s new eatery, Gannets. We are passionate about supporting local businesses, and are delighted to welcome Gannets, a much-loved, well-established venue, which shares our approach to quality.

“We are committed to creating a neighbourhood with a host of first-class facilities at its heart, from our primary school opening in September 2021 and café to extensive green spaces, and we are certain Gannets will become a focal point of Middlebeck’s growing community, as well as the wider Newark area,” she added.

Neil Stevens, owner of Gannets Café, added: “As a family run business, we are passionate about offering our guests the very best experience with every visit, and will serve residents a fantastic selection of fresh, homemade dishes with a smile.

“As we are celebrating our 40th year in Newark this year, opening a new venue in Middlebeck is the perfect way to mark the occasion. We are very much looking forward to working with Urban&Civic and becoming part of the new community as Middlebeck continues to grow and flourish.”