Warrington's latest new restaurants, bars and cafés

So, we thought it would only be fair to take a look at some of the new openings that we have covered and you can make it a New Year’s resolution to visit them to see what they have to offer.

Babba, Bridge Street

Babba has opened its doors to customers in the former JJB store, which has become a huge Turkish restaurant.

Owner Burak Goksu describes his latest venture as ‘a proper Turkish’ restaurant.

He said: “We just wanted to open a nice, good Turkish restaurant here in Warrington and we decided to open here.

“We are proud of the team to open and look forward to welcoming customers. We think it will be one of the top restaurants in Warrington.”

The team behind Babba - Picture: Dave Gillespie

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Wholesome Junkies, Warrington Market

As it’s ‘Veganuary’, it’s only right to include the new vegan junk food stall which has been a part of the market for more than a month now.

For those wanting to try something different, Chelsea Campbell, director of the business has you covered.

She said: “The reception has been overwhelming and incredible.

“Our food is very familiar food – it’s nothing too out of the ordinary. There is more intrigue if it’s something they are familiar with already. We do a lot of mock meats which are very, very similar to meat.”

Some of the Wholesome Junkies team - pictured is Kaleigh Curtis (left), Chelsea Campbell, director (middle) Mandy Riley - Picture: Dave Gillespie

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Toast, Latchford

If customers are instead keen for a sit-down and a catch up with a hot drink and some food, they can visit the trendy coffee shop in the former Railway Pub in Latchford.

Toast - set up by Katherine Hibbert and Stuart Lawton – who became friends at Cardinal Newman Catholic High School - sits on the corner of Knutsford Road and opened in late November.

They serve toasties, sandwiches, breakfasts, lunches, hot drinks, cakes and more.

Katherine said: “I’m really looking forward to it and I’m sure it will be a rollercoaster.”

Katherine Hibbert and Stuart Lawton inside Toast in Latchford - Picture: Dave Gillespie

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Bavette Steak House, Stockton Heath

Keen for some steak? Well, this family-run restaurant which specialises in steak in Stockton Heath is open and welcoming guests from the London Road premises.

“We came a couple of years ago to the village and we saw the potential here. We see that it is a nice place for steak,” said Emrah Bal.

“Our background is kitchen and hospitality but we do specialise in steak. The way we do steaks and fresh cooking is the difference.”

Emrah Bal (left) and Guven Serce, owners of Bavette Steak House

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Stitch Station, Great Sankey

If you want to combine a coffee and cake with the opportunity to get some wool, the Station Road shop has got you covered.

After a former Birchwood High School teacher opened it in October, she wanted to pay tribute to the shop’s former self.

Owner Diane Hughes said: “We were very proud to open. Dot, who used to run it as a wool shop, came to visit us. She was sat in one of the comfy chairs in the window. She was saying that ‘it was lovely to see and it’s a real community hub’.

“We didn’t have anywhere to go on a walk like a coffee shop so we didn’t have a destination. Hopefully, we will become that destination when locals are out on a walk.”

Diane Hughes of Stitch Station - Picture: Dave Gillespie

READ> Former teacher opens Great Sankey coffee shop with element nodding to past

Blu Bar at the Villagio Hotel, Bewsey

Formerly a function room, the transformed space has become a modern, attractive bar and is welcoming customers.

“Everything is brand new from the ceilings to the floor, everything has been redecorated," said Chris Spindler, manager of the bar.

“We’d had really, really good feedback. Everything has been really positive about the food, how chilled out the venue is and the relaxing atmosphere. All the customers have really loved it.”

Chris Spindler, manager, owner Choudary Waqar Dhudi and Jane Clarke, bar staff pictured together - Picture: Dave Gillespie

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Newtons, Time Square

Newtons Restaurant and Bar, a huge interactive and social venue at Times Square, opened on October 29 and serves various cocktails alongside a New York themed-menu.

With the fun interactive darts system, you could be there for hours throwing arrows.

Daniel Osbourne, food and beverage manager for the venue said: “We’re a fun place. We are glad to be here.

“We’ve got a fantastic team and I think they are going to be a credit to the place and add to the vibe and the feel that we want for Warrington.”

The dartboards at Newtons

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Wok’s Cooking, Bridge Street

Fancy a take out in town – but a healthy one? Look no further than Wok’s Cooking which opened in October.

Once you have chosen your three-step process for the ingredients, chefs cook it in front of you in a wok pan and you can take it away in a box or eat it on the seating inside or out.

And Pamela Lau, daughter of Danny Lau, says what her father offers is very different from anything else.

“There is nowhere in Warrington wokking up noodles like us, you choose, and we cook it all up in front of you.”

Pamela Lau and Danny Lau outside Wok's Cooking

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Ego at The Green Dragon, Lymm

Ego’s latest Mediterranean venture opened to the public in late October after six weeks of renovations since shutting its doors as a Vintage Inn.

“The pub is completely different. It’s the same bones and structure, the building has still got all the character that it had,” said James Coldrey-Mobbs, head of marketing at Ego.

“It’s lovely for us to be back up here as we have a lot of regulars here that know us very well.”

One of the changes made was to bring in an open kitchen - Picture: Dave Gillespie

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The Taphouse, Culcheth

If you are a craft beer fan, this Culcheth venue will be right up your street.

Ste Hamilton, who owns it with his partner Emma, said: “There’s nothing like it around here so that’s what we are aiming for really.”

The bar has eight keg lines, two cask hand pumps and lots of cans locally sourced and from across the world.

Emma and Ste Hamilton at their Culcheth bar

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Vago Champagne and Beauty Lounge, Lymm

The bar, which can be found on Eagle Brow, has been open for a matter of months.

Imre Vago took over the project in May and spent time smartening it up to serve champagne, spirits, wines and mixed drinks.

He said: “I want to join in, be part of the business community and the local community rather than competing with anybody and that is really important for me.”

Imre Vago at the bar of his new venture - Picture: Dave Gillespie

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