Alfresco dining will take place in Knutsford on four summer Sundays in July and August this year.
Minshull Street will close on 9th June and 11th August from 9.30am to 10.30pm, and on Sunday 28th July and 18th August a section of King Street will do the same. This will allow restaurants, bars, and cafes to place tables and chairs outside for outdoor dining.
Knutsford Town Council has collaborated with town centre restaurants and cafes to organise the road closures and allow for large scale outdoor dining days throughout the summer. Core Highways will be providing traffic management services, and the roads will re-open at 10:30pm ready for the next day’s trading.
The first alfresco evenings took place in September 2021 as part of the Town Council’s work supporting local business during post lockdown recovery. The event returned in 2022 and 2023 with less success due to poor weather.
Sandra Curties, Town Centre Manager said, “We are pleased to be working with our hospitality venues on this event. Last year was a disappointment due to the weather and after reviewing the event with those involved, it was agreed to move them to a Sunday. This gives the venues more time to welcome dog walkers and Sunday shoppers as well as more time for the rain to stop!”
The Minshull Street and Princess Street closure and covers the following:
- The entire length on Minshull Street
- The section of Princess Street outside Lost & Found.
The King Street, road closure takes place on and covers the following areas:
- King Street from the junction with Church Hill to the junction with Minshull Street.
The following venues will be providing alfresco dining or drinking tables from 9.30am to 10.30pm –
Princess & Minshull Street (9th June and 11th August)
- Café on the Corner
- Lost & Found
- April’s Kitchen
- Linden Stores
- The Angel
King Street (28th July and 18th August)
- Morgan Edwards
- Gusto
- Smokehouse and Cellar
- King Street Kitchen
- Wine and Wallop
Sandra continues “These road closures provide additional outside space to venues for their customers to enjoy the amazing food and drink Knutsford offers while also enjoying the iconic surroundings of Knutsford town centre. We hope these sessions are busy and give the town centre a lively continental atmosphere during the summer months. August 11th also coincides with FamilyFest, so this is definitely a date for the diaries”.
Patrons are urged to contact their chosen venue direct to see whether they need to book a space in advance. If the evenings are cancelled due to adverse weather, the cancellation will be announced across the following social media platforms; Discover Knutsford, Knutsford Town Council, and the participating venues.