Hickory's first Staffordshire branch now open

Restaurant chain Hickory's has opened its first Staffordshire outlet. Hickory's Smokehouse Stafford had been due to open on Kingsway from Monday 2 December.

But it has opened from 4pm this afternoon - three days ahead of schedule. The venue includes a cinema room and an outdoor children's play area.

Hickory's general manager Ryan Sumnal said: "The team are absolutely raring to go. We’ve had such a brilliant week, welcoming some of the local community to our practice evenings, and we are super-excited to be throwing open the doors officially, a few days ahead of schedule."

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Mum-of-three Victoria Jones has already sampled Hickory's Smokehouse Stafford.

She said: "We absolutely loved our visit. The Christmas vibe is just gorgeous and the facilities for kids such as the cinema room to the Fro-Co station, outdoor area and well-thought out menu are just fab. The kids were made to feel so welcome by the team."

Diners have been waiting for Hickory's Smokehouse Stafford to open ever since the closure of The King's Horse pub and carvery in April to make way for the new brand.

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