A Lake District cafe will be transformed into a fish & chip restaurant after a £1 million revamp, creating 50 jobs.
The Boatman’s Cafe in Bowness will open as a Trenchers venue in spring next year.
It has already begun the revamp and will be the North East-based company’s first Cumbrian venue.
The Boatman’s Cafe overlooks Bowness Bay and is next to Windermere Lakes Cruises coach park.
Windermere Lake Cruises managing director Nigel Wilkinson said: “The Boatman’s Café has long been part of the visitor economy in Bowness, but now is the right time for a much-needed upgrade.
“We’re excited to welcome Trenchers to the area. Their high-quality offering will no doubt prove popular with locals and tourists and we’re already working very closely with them to discuss special incentives for locals, groups and the coach operators who regularly use the current café.”
Trenchers’ CEO Kyle Mackings said: “We’re so excited to be opening a new venue in Cumbria.
“Our fish, chips and seafood products see visitors and locals lining up around the streets of Whitby and Whitley Bay so I’m sure that it will prove as popular in the Lake District.
“The refurbishment will take us right through winter creating important jobs in Cumbria and bringing income to the local economy.
“Local suppliers and contractors are already being used for the initial structural work and we anticipate doing the same for the interior fit out.”
