Stockport Underbanks will soon be welcoming some exciting new shops.

Opening this year is a new bakery and a new fish fryery, both within a stone's throw of one another in what's been described as 'Stockport's Soho'.

The bakery will be based at 39 Great Underbank - moving in is Sticky Fingers, the Polish artisan bakery which has already become a staple of Stockport's Market Place.

Specialising in pastries, cakes, bread, and more, it's a huge favourite among locals and visitors alike, with a 4.9 star rating on Google reviews.

Sticky Fingers said that the 'most demanding' stages of moving into the new building have now been completed, with interior decorating currently taking place.

And just up the road, next to Alfredo's Social, a new fish and chip shop is opening.

It'll be opening later in the year, with lunch specials plus offerings on Friday and Saturday evening.

This new opening is currently still in the planning and development phase.

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And in the next few years, there are also further plans to develop the Underbanks.

Russell Morley House will be getting demolished to make way for future projects, and there will also be upgrades at 4–6 Little Underbank and 41–43 Great Underbank, as well as new schemes at 32–36 Lower Hillgate, opposite the Brewery.

Cllr Micheala Meikle, Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration at Stockport Council, said: "We're proud to be at the forefront of regeneration across Greater Manchester, and the progress we've made in the Underbanks is a testament to that.

"More businesses and developers are choosing Stockport and the Underbanks as the place to set up or relocate, contributing to the town's thriving economy.

"As part of our ambitious plans for the town centre, we're committed to supporting local businesses, and we encourage everyone to shop local—it's a vibrant, one-of-a-kind destination and well worth a visit.

"To be recognised nationally by such esteemed publications as The Times reinforces the fact that we are getting it right."

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