Today saw Aiden Byrne officially confirm he is relaunching Manchester House after a deal with investors was sealed earlier this month. The relaunch of Manchester House will ensure the continuation of the legacy built by late Living Ventures restaurateur Tim Bacon.
The relaunch funded by investors with restaurant industry experience comes after twelve months for Byrne at D&D London’s flagship Manchester restaurant, 20 Stories. The acclaimed chef previously left his position at Manchester House to head up the kitchen at D&D London’s rooftop restaurant and bar.
Aiden ByrneOn his experience with D&D, Aiden said: “20 Stories was an incredible challenge and I’m extremely proud of what we’ve achieved.
“The success of 20 Stories has been unprecedented, raising the bar on the Manchester dining scene, and I can only give heartfelt thanks to D&D for the opportunity and for their support over the last year.
“The history that connects me to Manchester House is very personal and I truly couldn’t imagine anyone else at the helm for this reinvention.”
On the plans for the new Manchester House, Aiden added: “I’m hoping Manchester House will once again confirm itself as a staple on the Manchester dining scene, exactly where it belongs. I feel like this is the perfect time and place for me to continue my craft. I’m extremely excited by the opportunity.
“Manchester House has always been about pushing the boundaries, delivering a unique fine dining experience and staying true to that endeavour. It belongs to Manchester, an institution in its own right and we want our customers to feel as if they belong here too.
“There will be changes to come but at the moment we are keen to get the restaurant open for trading.”
Manchester House closed in early October this year after being put into administration. The then owners, Living Ventures Group, said in a statement that the venues had suffered under ‘difficult trading affecting the sector.’
The newly relaunched Manchester House is due to open to the public in early December 2018.