Nando’s in Bury town centre has reopened its doors after a six-week refurbishment.
The eatery, located at The Rock Shopping Centre, unveiled its refreshed space on Friday, July 17, complete with new artwork, design elements, and additional seating.
The restaurant, which sits near PureGym and Pizza Express at The Rock, had originally closed in June with few details released other than it was undergoing refurbishment works.
At the time, a spokesperson for The Rock said: “Nando’s at The Rock will be closing its doors for a little while as it gets a fresh new look.
“Don’t worry, it’ll be back soon, better than ever.
“Keep an eye on our socials for all the latest updates on reopening dates and more.”
The restaurant, now able to accommodate more than 150 diners, features bespoke fabrics, statement lighting, and vibrant South African-inspired artwork.
Sarah Etherington, general manager of Nando’s Bury, said: “I’m so excited to be reopening our doors and welcoming fans, old and new, into our refurbished restaurant.
“It looks amazing.
“With a fresh new look and state-of-the-art equipment, we are ready to get grilling for everyone again.”
Fans of the restaurant in Bury can once again explore the full menu of chicken, platters, salads, burgers, pittas, wraps, plant-based options, and a variety of sides and sauces.
Nando’s, known for its flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken, celebrates its Southern African heritage throughout its global restaurant network – and the Bury branch is no exception.
The space now seats 110 people inside and 40 outside, creating room for even more chicken lovers.
The refurbishment is part of Nando’s ongoing commitment to showcasing South African art and design, with every restaurant serving as a gallery through its partnership with the Spier Arts Trust.
In addition to fan favourites, the upgraded Bury restaurant will serve the recently launched Super Caesar Wrap and features a RUBRO machine offering bottomless iced tea.
Nando’s Bury, along with all Nando’s restaurants, is also taking part in the UK Government’s Great British Summer Saving Scheme, passing on the VAT cut to customers on its Nandino [kids] meals.
The Rock, Bury store will continue under the same ownership and team, with familiar products alongside a wider new range.
A cookie shop that has served customers at The Rock in Bury for 15 years will relaunch as independent brand The Cookie Giants on Friday 31 July 2026.
The shop, which has operated as Millie’s Cookies Bury, will remain in the same location and continue under the same ownership, with the existing team staying in place.
The change will allow the business to continue trading at The Rock after its franchise arrangement ends, while giving the team more freedom to develop its own products and identity.
Customers will still be able to buy the freshly baked cookies, personalised giant cookies and cookie boxes already associated with the Bury shop. The Cookie Giants will also introduce new flavours and products, including stuffed cookies and cookie pies.
Personalised giant cookies will remain a central part of the range, with designs available for birthdays and other celebrations. A new website will allow customers to order personalised giant cookies and selected cookie boxes online for collection from the shop.
The team has also sourced alcohol-free flavourings for use across the cookie range.
Mark Whibley, Store Manager at The Cookie Giants, said “We’ve been part of Bury town centre for 15 years, so it was really important to us that the shop could continue with the same team and the products our customers already know and love. Becoming The Cookie Giants also gives us the opportunity to introduce more of our own ideas, from new cookie flavours to stuffed cookies and cookie pies.
“We’ve put a lot of work into getting everything ready and we’re looking forward to welcoming customers into the newly branded shop on Friday.”
The Cookie Giants will officially launch on Friday 31 July, when customers will see the new shop branding for the first time.
The shop will continue to trade from The Rock in Bury town centre. Online collection orders will be available through http://thecookiegiants.co.uk/.
The Cookie Giants will be open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm, and Sundays and bank holidays from 11am to 5pm.
Pizza Express launches new base with double the dough.
The ‘flour’ is blooming at PizzaExpress this Spring, with the iconic pizzeria
thrilled to announce the introduction of the Large Classic – a delicious new dough innovation – to
coincide with the Spring menu launch.
The Large Classic, launching exclusively via delivery from Tuesday 19th March, is made with double the
amount of dough as the brand’s Classic base and has been designed for sharing, with the additional
dough making for an extra-thick and large base, making it the perfect pizza to enjoy with family,
friends, or on a date night at home.
Alongside the new base, PizzaExpress has also revisited its pizza archives to bring some of the most
legendary pizzas back to the dine-in menu from 19th March, in a ‘You asked for it, we delivered’
moment. With over 53% of the brand’s social followers declaring their desire for the American Hottest
to reappear on the menu, the excitement is building ahead of the return of the nation’s favourite icons.
Three unarchived pizzas will be joined by several new menu items this Spring, including:
• Romana American Hottest: Britain’s hottest American just got hotter! Roll out the red carpet for
the return of the classic flavour combination everyone knows and loves of pepperoni, tomato,
mozzarella, mixed chillis and Gran Milano, with the spicy addition of ‘nduja sausage and chilli oil.
• Soho ‘65: Enjoy a slice of heritage with the return of the Soho ’65, this time on a Calabrese base (a
unique and iconic rectangular pizza), featuring a sensation of flavours including tomato, fresh
buffalo mozzarella, olives, rocket and shaved Gran Milano.
• Romana Vegan Mezze: A burst of flavours will be discovered on this colourful pizza of silky
chargrilled aubergine, tomato, mixed chillis, a smoky tomato harissa, garlic, chili, rocket and a
finishing touch of creamy houmous. This veggie inferno is a returning favourite and will sit among
the brand’s popular vegan and vegetarian dishes, which account for more than 50% of
PizzaExpress’ menu.
Large Classic
An addition to the brand’s renowned Classic and Romana bases, the Large Classic comes as the brand
found customers wanted to bring celebratory moments into their homes – and the sharing size of the
Large Classic delivers on that need. From social get-togethers to quality time at home, PizzaExpress’
Large Classic brings people together through a shared love of pizza.
PizzaExpress Food & Beverage Director Jane Treasure said, “Pizza is the perfect sharing food, and our
new Large Classic is the ideal addition to celebrations at home. With double the dough, the thicker
base remains hotter for longer – ensuring our customers receive only the freshest and tastiest pizza.”
Building on the theme of sharing, home diners will also be delighted with the introduction of two
additional new delivery items on the Spring menu:
• Double Dough Balls Doppio: Loads (in fact 32!) of the brand’s iconic Dough Balls served with
garlic butter, basil and pine kernel pesto and smoky tomato harissa, because, let’s be honest,
there’s never enough!
• Garlic Bread with Mozzarella Sharer: A delicious flatbread topped with creamy mozzarella
and garlic – a real crowd pleaser.
Even More This Spring
The nation’s most loved pizzeria hasn’t stopped there, with additional delicious dishes and drinks
springing onto the menu this month, including:
• Calzone Chicken Italiano: Chicken lovers rejoice… with slow-cooked succulent pulled chicken, a
creamy béchamel sauce, mozzarella, delicious basil and pine kernel pesto and slow-roasted
tomatoes – what’s not to love?
• Mushroom Arancini: A Sicilian classic enters the PizzaExpress menu with these crispy, golden
risotto balls, filled with mixed mushrooms and melting provolone cheese, served with Italian
tomato sauce and rocket.
• Romana Double American Cheese: A twist on the brand’s popular American – but with twice the
pepperoni – now available in pizzerias.
• Classic Chicken & Bacon (delivery exclusive): With a base of Italian tomato sauce, topped with
tender chicken, crispy Italian pancetta, roasted red and yellow peppers, creamy mozzarella and
parsley, this pizza is made for enjoying on your next night in.
• New cocktails: From the ‘pretty in pink’ Raspberry Cosmo Spritz, to a fruity Pimm’s Summer
Cup, and new floral Elderflower G&T, PizzaExpress’ new cocktails are made for sipping on Spring
days.
Those who dine at PizzaExpress this Spring can also join the PizzaExpress Club, which provides
incredible rewards every time customers dine, from Dough Balls at Bronze to a free child’s meal and
more at Gold. Find out more at pizzaexpress.com/club.
To learn more about PizzaExpress, visit https://www.pizzaexpress.com/.
Our new Starbucks store,operated by Starbucks equity, is now open at The Rock Shopping Centre and hascreated 20 new jobs.
Customers are invited to enjoy the Pumpkin Spice Latte and Starbucks® UK proudly serves a broad range of dairy alternative options for free. Customers can also try Starbucks Eggs Bites now available with Red Pepper and Spinach.
We are excited to open our new store and look forward to welcoming the local community.
The store has a contemporary design and offers customers the opportunity to enjoy a handcrafted cup of coffee and relax with the comfortable seating and free wi-fi. Customers can also order via the Starbucks® UK App, available for iPhone® and Android™, via Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat.
Starbucks is committed to 100% ethically sourced coffee in partnership with Conservation International. The cornerstone of our ethical sourcing approach to buying coffee is Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices.
Starbucks offers a 25p discount to all customers who bring a reusable cup when purchasing a drink.
The new store is open from 07.00am – 07:00pm Monday to Saturday. Thursday will be extended to 8.00pm for late night shopping and 09.00am – 5pm on Sundays.
A new family-friendly restaurant will open its doors at The Rock this November.
Racconto Lounge, owned by West Country based restaurant/café/bar group The Lounges, is set to open on November 22nd, creating 25 new jobs.
The Lounges has spent £582,000 transforming the site into a retro-inspired cosy retreat, where eclectic art work and quirky curios sit next to oversized vintage sofas and old school benches, strikingly painted table tops and statement lighting, in the eclectic style much loved by Lounge aficionados.
Particular attention has been paid to families – there is a fine selection of games and books, colouring pencils and pads, a full menu just for Little Loungers and high chairs and baby-change facilities are available for the tiny ones.
Mike Butler, Operations Manager, The Lounges, said: “We’re really looking forward to throwing open the doors at Racconto Lounge and showing the locals how to lounge in style. The team are looking forward to becoming part of the community and will support local groups and initiatives wherever possible.”
A community notice board is available for those wanting to publicise events and a book swap area is kept well stocked. The team will also be holding regular fund-raising events as part of their commitment to making a difference in the community. With this in mind the team have chosen to support the Re-Build Bury charity which helps people living in disadvantaged situations. Racconto Lounge will donate 50p from every burger and 10p from every coffee sold from their first month of trading to the charity.
Racconto Lounge will cater for all tastes throughout the day. Whether you’re looking for the best coffee in town, a business lunch with colleagues or a lazy all-day brunch, Racconto Lounge is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The all-day menu features everything from their famous authentic tapas and Hero Burger to Tin Pan Louie’s beef chilli, packed paninis and the best mac and cheese you’ve ever tasted… or there’s the ever-changing specials board. Little people, vegans and those favouring a gluten-free diet are well catered for with their very own menus.
Arnold Wilcox-Wood, Centre Director at The Rock, said: “We believe Racconto Lounge will be a great addition to our tenant mix and will complement our existing offering very well.
“Our new restaurant development is part of a plan to improve the evening economy offer and joins up The Rock with the rest of the town centre. This opening marks the start of another exciting chapter for The Rock – Bury’s premier retail and leisure destination.
“We look forward to welcoming the restaurant and their team and we’re confident it will be a huge hit with our visitors.”
There are many different ways we celebrate New Year all over the world, from western countries letting off fireworks to the Chinese having their lion dance and lanterns. However, Thailand has one of the most unusual ways of celebrating New Year, and this is known as Songkran Festival.
Never heard of it before? Here’s some facts so you can find out more, who knows it might prompt you to visit Thailand, or failing that you can always head to Pum Thai for an authentic flavour of Thailand without the 14 hour plane journey.
Thai New Year also known as ‘Songkran’ was actually derived from“Sankranti”, which means “to move or to change”
Celebrated from 13 April – 15 April Songkran is regarded as the longest holiday in Thailand
Songkran originated in Burma and is also celebrated in other countries such as Vietnam and Laos
Thai’s believe that a day before the celebration of Songkran, the housewives must clean their house and remove all the rubbish. Otherwise, it might bring them bad luck for the remaining months of the year. As part of the belief, Buddha images should be washed carefully so as to bring good fortune to house owners.
A large part of the festival includes a communal water fight. Armed with water guns and water containers, travellers and natives including children throw water upon others, which symbolizes cleansing and rejuvenating of their bodies
Why not celebrate Thai New Year with Pum Thai? They will be offering buy one get one free on Singha, so you can toast the Thai New Year with Thailand’s number one selling beer, and there will be 25% off the a’la carte menu from 13th – 15th April (food only).
Call now to book on 0161 879 5469.
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