A new arrival has customers saying “this will be fantastic”
Dishoom is bringing its sister concept to Dale Street(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A new arrival to the hospitality scene has gone down a storm with customers. The ECHO previously announced Indian restaurant Dishoom would be bringing its Permit Room sister concept to the city centre, resulting in what customers are calling “the best news ever”.
The all day bar-café is inspired by the post-prohibition bars in India and will be the company’s first foray into Liverpool. The brand was formed in 2010, with the first Permit Room sister locations opened in 2023.
There are currently 11 restaurants and four spin off sites across the UK as of this month. A licensing application was launched for a bar-cafe to be installed at Exchange Court on Dale Street.
According to a document submitted to the city council’s planning team, “the venues are vibrant and inclusive spaces centred around high-quality drinks, inventive small plates, and a lively social atmosphere”.
How the proposed Permit Room could look (Macauley Sinclair)(Image: (Macauley Sinclair))
Dishoom‘s forthcoming appearance has been met with a great reception as customer say it’s a “great addition to the city”. Karli Dyce said: “This is the best news ever omg! The breakfasts are the best I’ve ever had!”
Helen Bamford said: “Great addition to the city, one of my favourite restaurants!” Lyndsey Maloney said: “This will be fantastic!! Great addition to the dining experience in Liverpool.”
Liv Silver said: “Finally! Been a long time coming.” Jon P said: “Great news!! The Edinburgh room is excellent.”
Danielle Wright said: “This is fantastic for Liverpool.” Phil Disbury said: “High time. Going to Manchester, Birmingham or London to get a Dishoom fix is wearing thin.”
How the proposed Permit Room could look (Macauley Sinclair)(Image: Macauley Sinclair)
Images previously shared by the ECHO gave the first look at plans for the restaurant. The main dining area would be positioned along Dale Street with customer access via a central staircase, which leads into a small lobby incorporating a buggy store, welcome area, and waiter station.
A variety of seating types is proposed throughout, including fixed booths, banquette and bench seating, and low level timber screening to define areas while maintaining openness and flexibility.
A design and access statement for the proposed works on Dale Street said the site presents “an ideal setting for the Permit Room concept, combining a highly accessible city centre location with a richly detailed historic interior that can be sensitively adapted for contemporary use”.
It added: “The building’s scale, architecture, and significance provide an excellent backdrop for the Permit Room’s distinctive atmosphere, while the proposed interventions will enhance and conserve the building’s special interest.”
An opening date is yet to be announced.