Stockport Pyramid to re-open as ‘unique’ restaurant facility in early 2025
Plans to create a luxurious hospitality experience at Stockport’s Pyramid building have been approved.
Restaurants group, The Royal Nawaab, submitted its planning application to the council in September 2023, and says it will unveil its ‘unique destination’ in early 2025.
CGI of restaurant
Royal Nawaab has two restaurants in London and the team has now set its sights on creating its biggest and most luxurious destination to date at the iconic Stockport site, formerly the Co-operative Bank headquarters.
The site was sold to Saudi Arabian investor, Eamar Developments, in a deal worth £4.5m in 2019.
Royal Nawaab, Manchester, will include a restaurant with a capacity to accommodate 350 diners on the ground floor.
In addition, there will be three premium banqueting facilities, ranging from the smallest, with a maximum capacity of 150 covers, a medium-sized banqueting suite with a maximum capacity of 300 covers, to the largest with a maximum capacity of 700 covers.
CGI of banqueting suite
Mahboob Hussain of Royal Nawaab said: “Living close to Stockport, the Pyramid has always been an iconic symbol of the town for me.
“It is unique and we are thrilled to be bringing Royal Nawaab Manchester. This is definitely not ‘a curry house’. Royal Nawaab will be a destination and will attract visitors from across the UK and beyond to experience the best cuisine in the most stunning of settings.”
He added: “The attention to detail is incredible, and I personally have been involved in the plans throughout. It is a dream come true, and I know that anyone that visits will be in awe.”
Cllr Colin Macalister, Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration at Stockport Council, said: “We’re thrilled to see the iconic Stockport Pyramid brought back to life with the fantastic Royal Nawaab joining our community.
“It’s an exciting addition to Stockport’s vibrant food and drink scene, all within one of our town’s most prominent landmarks.
CGI of Royal Nawaab entrance
“Bringing 150 new jobs and working with local suppliers, Royal Nawaab’s arrival is a strong vote of confidence in Stockport’s future as our £1bn town centre regeneration continues to take shape. We can’t wait to see the Pyramid open its doors again and warmly welcome Royal Nawaab to Stockport.”
Fozia Alharby, of Eamar Developments, said: “Dr Abdullah Alnaeem, the owner, is delighted to announce that Royal Nawaab will open at the Pyramid in 2025.
“As long-time admirers of the brand and its legacy in the South, we are honoured to play a role in bringing this exceptional destination to Stockport. We are delighted to be a part of this project, which will create a premium experience that we believe will resonate with visitors from across the UK and beyond.”
