A Liverpool restaurant which closed its doors temporarily in January after a environmental health inspection has reopened promising a ‘new era’. Tony McDonough reports
Liverpool restaurant and brasserie Hanover Street Social has reopened to the public following a temporary closure in January.
Owner Matthew Robinson shut down the business towards the end of the month after a council inspection from environmental health officers highlighted areas in need of attention, prompting management to take immediate action.
Now, as the venue reopens, Matthew is promising a “new era”. They point out the outlet had previously seen “impeccable” five-star hygiene ratings in the nine years-plus it has been in business.
“Since reopening, we’ve been sincerely grateful to welcome back our loyal customers, and we’re committed to getting back to our five-star hygiene rating that we’ve proudly maintained for nearly 10 years,” said Matthew.
“This recent closure was a minor blip in our operations, but we’ve used it as an opportunity to address the areas that needed improvement. We’ve also taken swift action to address issues with the management of the premises.
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“It’s been an emotional time for us, but we’re back to doing what we do best which is serving our much-loved dishes and contributing to the thriving Hanover Street food and drink community.
“We look forward to welcoming both new and old customers in the coming weeks as we add a variety of exciting new food options to the menu as well as keeping our much-loved classics.”
Parent company MLA restaurants, which employs 120 local staff, has recently invested over £100,000 into Hanover Street Social to significantly upgrade the decor, with new bathrooms, furniture and guest seating areas.
