A STEAK restaurant which promises ‘a unique eating experience’ will open at The Rock Shopping and Leisure Centre this autumn.

The Firepit will open in at The Rock next month, creating 25 jobs in the town.

The restaurant, which also has branches in neighbouring Rawtenstall and Blackburn will open in the former Frankie and Benny’s unit at the centre.

Founded in Rawtenstall in 2014, The Firepit’s signature dish is steak-on-a-stone cooked at the table on a 350-degree lava rock, which holds its temperature to ensure it is done exactly to the customer’s liking.

The menu also includes burgers, hanging kebabs, vegetarian options, fish, salads and more.

Peter Novak founder of The Firepit said: “Opening a restaurant in Bury town centre has been an ambition of ours for a number of years and we are so excited to now be making that a reality. The Firepit is a firm favourite amongst many diners in Rawtenstall and Blackburn where we already have two restaurants, and we are looking forward to bringing that same dining experience to the people of Bury.”

Arnold Wilcox-Wood, Centre Director at The Rock, added: “We are thrilled to be welcoming The Firepit to our exciting tenant mix. We know the group’s other restaurants in the region are very popular and we are sure that The Firepit will be a huge hit with our visitors.”

Visitors to The Rock Shopping Centre were treated to a two-day fashion event to help inspire their autumn and winter wardrobes over the weekend.

The shopping and leisure destination held their ‘Fashion Through The Glass’ event where shop window mannequins were swapped for models showcasing the latest autumn looks.

Shows took place on Friday 20^th September and Saturday 21^st September and were held to inspire shoppers updating their wardrobes ready for cosy season.

Retailers including Next, M&S, River Island, Primark, Vanilla, FME and Superdry were involved in the style showcase.

Arnold Wilcox-Wood, centre director of The Rock, said: “Once again our fashion showcases proved to be hugely popular with our customers. We are thrilled to have been able to put on this event for a second time this year and work with our retailers to promote their latest collections.”