Royal Nawaab has shared some new information on the Stockport Pyramid conversion.

In a special Q&A on social media, Royal Nawaab founder Mahboob Hussain said that the Pyramid would become the 'biggest and best' banqueting hall in the UK.

In the video - posted on 17 February - Mr Hussain also outlined car parking plans, confirming that there would be 500 spaces with 40 electric vehicle chargers.

He also said there would be three banqueting suites, with capacities ranging from 60 guests to 800 guests.

As for an opening date, a spokesperson said it would be 'very soon'.

A CGI model of how the Pyramid could look, once re-open (Image via SMBC planning documents)

Royal Nawaab is a restaurant chain specialising in cuisine from India and Pakistan. The chain currently operates 11 eateries across the UK and Europe, having closed its famous banqueting hall in Levenshulme in 2023.

The business already boasts 18 awards across its restaurants, and has been described by food review site Feed the Lion as: "as much a part of the UK's Halal restaurant scene as any other".

As for this new Stockport eatery, Mr Hussain said visitors can expect a 'luxury' dining experience.

Himself a Stockport local, he said in 2024 that "The Pyramid has always been an iconic symbol of the town for me. [...]

He added: "It is a dream come true, and I know that anyone that visits will be in awe."

It will be the first time that the Pyramid has been in use since 2018, when the Co-op left the building to relocate to NOMA in Manchester.

(Image via SMBC planning documents)

Plans were officially granted for the conversion on 14 November 2024.

The new restaurant promises to work with local suppliers, and is expected to provide around 150 jobs in the area.

Its location on Junction 1 of the M60 led to some concerns over traffic, however a transport consultancy found that "the development would not have a severe impact on traffic".

Cllr Colin Macalister, cabinet member for economy and regeneration at Stockport Council, said last year: "We're thrilled to see the iconic Stockport Pyramid brought back to life with the fantastic Royal Nawaab joining our community!

"It's an exciting addition to Stockport's vibrant food and drink scene, all within one of our town's most prominent landmarks.

"Royal Nawaab's arrival is a strong vote of confidence in Stockport's future as our £1bn town centre regeneration continues to take shape."

It comes not long after local poet and rapper Antony Szmierek released a song called The Great Pyramid of Stockport, with the iconic building forming an unlikely artistic muse.

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