The Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington, home of a world renowned collection of Tiffany glass, now boasts its very own tearoom. The Mayor, Cllr Marlene Haworth, was joined by Mayoress, Dorothy Berry, Council Leader Miles Parkinson and Cabinet Member for Leisure, Cllr Ken Moss, to officially launch The Gallery Kitchen Tearoom on Wednesday 29th July.
The Gallery Kitchen Tea Room, which is open from 12-4pm Wednesday to Sunday, is the brainchild of Simon Shields. Simon has already built up an enviable reputation for good food as the landlord of the award winning ‘Griffin Inn’ at Huncoat, The Gallery Kitchen has a varied lunch time menu and also serves teas, coffees, and cakes throughout the day and all food is locally sourced and freshly prepared. The premises are fully licensed and offer catering for functions at the Gallery as well as outside events.
As well as offering visitors a delightful place to enjoy a meal, The Gallery Kitchen also works in conjunction with the Haworth Art Gallery to provide refreshments for pre-arranged group visits and cater for wedding groups, including drinks, canapés, buffets and small receptions.
Cllr Haworth said, “I’m always been a big fan of the Haworth, so it’s wonderful to see this spanking new tearoom open now, bringing in more visitors to eat and drink quality locally sourced food, in beautiful surroundings. It’s already proved really popular, so come along and treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea.”
Council Leader, Cllr Miles Parkinson, said, “We are delighted that the tea room is now open and doing well, it’s something we’ve been working towards for a long time and Simon Shields and his excellent team, including Chef, Jason Robinson and Front-of-House Manager, Joseph Shields are already creating an excellent reputation for the Gallery Kitchen.”
Cllr Ken Moss, Cabinet Member for Leisure, added, “These are exciting
times for the Haworth, with work on the Stable Block and Motor House
scheduled to start very soon so that new artists’ studios should be up
and running by next spring. The Haworth is also going from strength to
strength as the popular choice for wedding bookings.”
Simon Shields added; The Gallery Kitchen has been very well received and become a success within the space of a few weeks. It’s been an overwhelming and humbling experience for everyone involved.”
So why not make a date for a delicious lunch in beautiful surroundings and see what everyone is talking about? The Gallery Kitchen is open from Wed to Fri 12 noon to 4.45pm and Saturday and Sunday 12 noon to 4.15pm. For more information call 01254 491660.
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