Sizzling start for new Telford steakhouse

Following an extensive refurbishment, Miller & Carter is the latest establishment to open in the new Southwater Square development in Telford.

It has replaced the Harvester which previously occupied the unit and opened yesterday(20).

The steakhouse said it had more than 200 people booked in for its opening night.

The restaurant employs about 45 kitchen and front of house staff, and up to 35 jobs have been created for people in the area, with about 10 employees being carried over from the previous Harvester restaurant.

Tracey Kirlew, general manager at Miller & Carter Telford, said: “It’s been absolutely fantastic so far.

“The feedback we’ve already received has been outstanding and I think this is just what Telford needs. I’ve moved from Birmingham and when I heard about the opportunity to come to Telford I was incredibly excited.” “The team have all done their training and they’re happy with it, I’m happy with it and we’re looking forward to a bright future.”

Both Harvester and Miller & Carter are owned by the same parent company, Birmingham-based Mitchells and Butlers.

The company runs 1,784 pubs, bars and restaurants across the UK and also owns the Toby Carvery and Browns Restaurants brands.

The new Miller & Carter is the first in the Shropshire area.

Christian Fox, regional business manager at Miller & Carter Telford, said: “Bringing a new Miller & Carter to Telford is a fantastic opportunity for the brand.”

This comes after Southwater’s new public space was unveiled earlier this year, including a water fountain and new square.

The £250 million development is a public/private partnership intended to provide a night-time economy outside Telford Shopping Centre.

It features a range of restaurants, bars and other leisure facilities.

The second phase of development included public art features and a new 68-room Travelodge hotel.

More than 600 people took part in a consultation shaping plans for the area.