Harrisons of Beverley to open new champagne and oyster bar in the Spring

The restaurant on Saturday Market opened at the end of last year, creating 16 full and part-time jobs.

It is already doing home delivery and takeway, including seafood platters and seafood boxes, using fresh lobster and crab landed in Bridlington.

The Mother's Day menu for March 14 features a Lobster Thermidor meal box for two people, with two whole North Sea lobsters, at £40 per person.

Harrisons is looking forward to May 17, the date given by the Government for the reopening of bars and restaurants inside as well as outside.

The bar, which will open on the same date, will be in the rear courtyard which is being revamped to give it a continental feel, with a polished floor and festoon lighting.

General manager Richard Scotney said: "Our new champagne and oyster bar will be a £30,000 to £40,000 investment by the time it's ready and open in May.

"All I can say is 'Watch this space' as we believe it is that something extra special which the people of Beverley have always deserved."

Mr Scotney, who is backed up by an experienced team of chefs from Michelin star-rated kitchens, front of house and waiting staff and cleaners said opening in the middle of a lockdown had been a "totally mad move" but he had been thrilled by the reaction.

Takeaway street food-inspired dishes currently include Crispy Seasoned Cod Taco with Pico de Galo and Chipotle Mayo in two corn tacos and Seared Chicken Adobo bun with Asian vegetable slaw and spiced dressing.

He said: "Our takeaways and home deliveries are offering a little taste of what the restaurant will be like when we're fully open.

"We're very passionate about food; making and sharing good food makes us happy. And let's face it we all need a bit of happy right now."