A BRAND new family friendly bar with outdoor terrace has opened at No.17 restaurant in Milnthorpe.

Offering everything from freshly roasted morning coffees and afternoon teas through to tasty homemade meals, No.17’s new bar brings a more relaxed experience to the fine dining restaurant.

Bar food will be overseen by No.17 head chef Graeme Shuttleworth, who has been at the helm in the kitchen since its opening in 2011.

The bar menu includes family favourites like fish and chips and a selection of mac cheeses; from traditional to smoked haddock with spring onions.

A range of snacks and nibbles are also served throughout the day.

Co-owner Kate Cook, who was behind the design, said: “Since we opened No.17 seven years ago, we added a private dining room and a lounge but we always knew the lounge had the potential to be so much more.

"We wanted to turn it into a modern, vibrant bar where people could enjoy pre and post-dinner drinks, bring the family for a relaxed bar meal or just pop in for a beer or a glass of wine after work.

“I’m delighted with what we’ve managed to achieve and excited to see our customers’ reactions to the new-look No.17 as well as attracting new people in through the doors to see what we offer.”

No.17 opens from 10am Wednesday-Sunday.