First look at how iconic Stockport Pyramid will be transformed into dining destination as plans approved
The major plans for the iconic Stockport Pyramid have been approved.
Restaurant group Royal Nawaab got approval from Stockport Council on Thursday night to turn the landmark into dining destination. It is hoped it will be open in the first quarter of 2025 with a restaurant, grand event pace and three banqueting rooms.
Royal Nawaab, which has two restaurants in London, has now set its sights on creating its "biggest and most luxurious" destination to date at the site. The ground-floor restaurant will have capacity for 350 diners with the three banqueting facilities accommodating 150, 300 and 700 people respectively.
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.
"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.
"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."
Stockport Pyramid was previously used as offices for the Co-operative bank until the company left the site in 2018, and it has been left empty ever since.