Black Iron team to run aparthotel restaurant
OWNERS OF WINSTANLEY HOUSE EXPAND TO GRESHAM
LEICESTER aparthotel The Gresham has revealed its bar and restaurant will be called “Black Iron Social”, and will be run by the owners of the Black Iron restaurant at Winstanley House.
Owned by Leicester entrepreneur Kiran Parmar, whose businesses include The City Rooms and Winstanley House, Black Iron Social will be an 80-cover restaurant in the main ground floor lobby of The Gresham.
It will serve aparthotel guests as well as being open to the public seven days a week, from 7am until late.
Black Iron Social’s food will be inspired by ingredients sourced from local suppliers, elevated by traditional and modern cooking techniques.
Using classical and further-afield flavour combinations, the menu promises to be interesting and varied.
Kiran said: “Having first opened in 2017 at Winstanley House, we are thrilled to be expanding and opening a second location within The Gresham.
“It’s a very exciting time for the Black Iron team as we make the final preparations for the launch of Black Iron Social this autumn and join a number of other fantastic businesses on Market Street.
“All our menus are new and full so whether you’re looking to kick-start the day with brunch, grab a bite with friends or book a celebratory meal, we can cater for all tastes and occasions.
“We also can’t wait to share our menu of creative cocktails and timeless classics that are definitely worth joining us in the bar for!”
The Gresham, on the corner of Market Street and Belvoir Street, is due to open in early autumn.
The grade II-listed Victorian building, formerly home to retailer Fenwick, is being sympathetically restored by developer Aimrok Holdings.
Mark Copson, director at Aimrok, said: “The concept behind the Black Iron Social, with its contemporary feel and very best of British cuisine, fits perfectly with The Gresham’s traditional, luxury upmarket brand.
“We are extremely excited to have joined forces with such a well-known and prestigious operation and I am convinced it will be the perfect addition to The Gresham’s superb offer.
“Being open to the public, as well as guests, Black Iron Social will bring a totally different hospitality offering to the ever-improving Market Street.
“Along with The Gresham, it will play an important part in the revitalisation in the vicinity, and help to boost the potential of the immediate surrounding area as being the new focal point of the city.”