A HIGH-end restaurant is coming to Alresford, taking over a building which previously homed a Pizza Express.

Glaister Inns, owners of The Three Horseshoes in nearby Bighton will turn 32 Broad Street into a high-end bar and restaurant called The Town House Alresford, with private hire dining and co-working space on the upper floors.

It is not yet known when the new restaurant will open.

The deal was handled by Chris Bickle, of the commercial real estate agent Savills, on behalf of the landlord.

Henry Glaister, director at Glaister Inns, said: “We are excited to open up our second venue in my hometown of Alresford and build on the success we have created at The Three Horseshoes. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality food, drink and most importantly, service and we look forward to welcoming the residents of Alresford and visitors when we open.”

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The character Grade II listed building, which was formerly let to Pizza Express, is arranged over a basement and three upper floors with internal areas totalling approximately 3,770 sq ft, with the whole plot extending approximately 0.42 acres.

The property will be split into separate trading areas with the front of the building serving coffees, breakfasts, light lunches and brunch to eat in or take away. The remaining ground floor rooms will become a bar and restaurant. The rooms on the first floor will be transformed into private dining rooms and co-working space, which will be available for private hire. The garden will provide additional drinking, dining and events space.

Glaister Inns was established in 2021 when Henry Glaister and Minnie Hawley acquired The Three Horseshoes in Bighton. The pair have extensive hospitality and high-end events experience.