A NEW high class bistro and bar is set to become a firm favourite with discerning diners in Grange-over-Sands.

Faye and Harry Ramsey already operate the extremely successful Porto restaurant in Bowness, which is the holder of an AA Rosette.

And the couple are now set to fulfill a long cherished ambition by opening a second outlet in the form of a neighbourhood bistro called The Estuary which will offer classic dishes with a local flavour

“We originally started planning for The Estuary almost two years ago so for us it has been a long time in the making, but we’re thrilled to see everything coming together," said Faye.

The Estuary will occupy the old pharmacy building at the bottom of Main Street in the town and work is ongoing as preparations gather pace for the planned opening at the end of next month.

With windows overlooking Morecambe Bay, The Estuary will be open daily for brunches, lunches and drinks in addition to dinners on weekend evenings, and the owners stress that menus will be inspired by the area’s fresh, local and seasonal produce.

Prominent features will be a range of small sharing plates like langoustine arancini being served up alongside a la carte British classics as well as the Estuary’s own special hand stretched stone-baked flatbreads.

And the interior design of the bistro will also reflect the surrounding area with a mix of the traditional with unique modern touches complementing coastal colours, with the custom designed bar featuring antique glass shelving housing a selection of gins alongside speciality house prosecco cocktails.

“The Estuary will bring something new and unique to Grange as well as creating new jobs for the area and breathing new life into a building that’s been empty for some time," explained Faye.

"We’ve had a lot of positive comments from local people – some almost as excited as us to see the finished product - so we hope they’ll come out in their numbers to support us and welcome us into the local community when we open in the next few weeks.”

For more information including opening events and special offers, visit http://www.estuary-grange.co.uk/.