‘A boost for the area’ - seaside park cafe near Bristol to reopen under new operator
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A popular cafe in a seaside park near Bristol is set to reopen under a new operator - with hopes to welcome the public in time for the summer season.
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Hide AdThe Food Hub is taking over the running of Clarence Park Cafe, described as “one of the community’s best-loved concessions in Weston-super-Mare”.
The Food Hub is set to invest in and improve the cafe as well as run it as part of the lease agreement with North Somerset Council.
The news follows the announcement that The Food Hub, who currently run the Bay Cafe at the Tropicana, have also been selected to operate the Victorian Cafe on Weston’s seafront.
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Hide AdLaurence Pratt, owner of The Food Hub, said: "We are delighted to have been awarded the lease for both The Clarence and The Victorian.
“During our time running the Bay Café at the Tropicana, we have gained a reputation for excellent customer care and outstanding food and look forward to continuing this at our two new establishments.
“We're looking forward to welcoming familiar faces and new customers to experience our culinary delights.”
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Hide AdCouncillor Mike Bell, leader of North Somerset Council and one of the local ward members, added: “Residents have been particularly keen for Clarence Park Café to reopen, so I’m sure the local community will be overjoyed to hear that it will be opening for business again soon.
“Alongside work we are doing to get Clarence Park looking its best for the summer, this is a boost for the area.”
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Hide AdThe Food Hub will continue as operator of the Bay Cafe until it temporarily closes in early September, due to investment in the Tropicana from the Levelling Up Fund.
It hopes to open The Clarence and The Victorian in time for the summer holidays.
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