Northcote unveils plans for Café Northcote

Northcote Leisure Group announces a new brand concept, Café Northcote, which will open early June in Blackburn town centre.

Nigel Haworth alongside business partner Craig Bancroft are both delighted to be opening Café Northcote at The Cathedral which will be housed in the new refectory space at Cathedral Court, an £8.5m Cathedral Court Building.

The 78-cover café with outside space is expected to create approximately 15 jobs and two apprentice posts. Senior Northcote manager, Claire Arnold and senior chef, Dave Lyons will oversee the operation, with the appointment of Ben King as general manager and Andy McCarthy as head chef. In addition, a partnership with Blackburn College is planned for work placements and training opportunities.

“We are delighted to finally be working in partnership with Lancashire’s cathedral as part of this exciting development it gives us the platform to launch our brand new vibrant café concept, championing local produce and Blackburn’s heritage, we cant wait to be part of bringing Cathedral Court to life.”