THE opening date has been revealed for Marco Pierre White's Salisbury restaurant.

The new Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill in Salisbury will open its doors to customers on Thursday, September 17 - three weeks today.

Those keen to be one of the first to try out the new restaurant, which is located at The Stones Hotel, can now also contact the venue to reserve a table.

Michael Barnes, hotel general manager said: “It’s great news to at last have a date for when we will open our doors to the public. There’s been a lot of interest and as the opening date approaches, the excitement will just grow and grow.

“The team is going through a rigorous training programme so that when we open, they will be up to speed on the exacting standards required by someone of Marco’s calibre.

“The opening of the restaurant is also great testament to the owners who, during the current pandemic, have had the courage and tenacity to crack on and get this fantastic new venue up and running, bringing with it new jobs for local people.”

Heading the kitchen team is newly appointed head chef, Phil Bayliss who, having worked for Pierre White at Rudloe Arms in Corsham.

Michael added: “Marco Pierre White is such an iconic British chef, his unique approach to traditional dishes is simply superb! We know that our guests will want to come back again and again to enjoy everything on the menu.

“Those wanting to reserve a table can now do so via the restaurant website and the 17 September can’t come quickly enough.”

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