Warrington Market is back in business

The full line-up of traders will finally reopen at Warrington Market from Monday 12 April, with outdoor dining returning to Cookhouse.

As the national restrictions on non-essential retail and outdoor hospitality ease from next week, customers will be able to enjoy the full range of traders available at the market for the first time since before Christmas.

The multi-award winning Warrington Market is home to more than 50 fantastic independent traders, selling a wide range of fresh food, gifts and services including hot and cold food options at the Cookhouse, which is home to 11 worldwide food outlets and two independent bars, where you can dine outside or takeaway.

All traders will re-open and there will be some new faces joining the line-up too – Batch Bottlestore will be located in the main market hall, selling over 200 varieties of craft beers, artisan spirits and wines. A new trader will also be joining the Cookhouse mix – with Cotto Pasta Kitchen serving up a range of authentic Italian pasta dishes.

Takeaway or dine outside

The full complement of Cookhouse favourites will be open from Monday and customers will be able dine outside on the terrace, or pick up food to take away and enjoy at home.

To enjoy dining on our outdoor terrace safely, we’re asking customers to:

  1. Head to the desk under the gazebo at the entrance to the market
  2. Check in using the NHS Test and Trace before being allocated a seat. You can do this by scanning the barcode, or give your details to the staff member on duty

Please note: you will not be allowed to access the outdoor dining area until all members of your group have checked in, as now required by law. Groups are limited to six people or two households and anyone who refuses to leave details will not be able to use the outdoor dining area

  1. You will then be allocated a table if there is space available (outdoor seating is limited and will be given on a first come first serve basis – no bookings are being taken at this time)
  2. Order your food and drink using our contactless table service – details for how to use this will be located on your table

Please note: For the outdoor seating area, it is table service only, so you must order and pay online. If you want to pick up food to takeaway, you can order directly from the stalls, or via on our online ordering platform for collection

  1. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your food!

Safety first

We continue to work with our traders to ensure the building is COVID-secure. There are safety measures in place to help keep you and others safe. We are asking customers to:

  • Maintain social distancing
  • Wear a face covering whilst inside the building
  • Follow queuing systems at stalls
  • Use the hand sanitiser stations available
  • Use contactless payments where possible
  • Follow the Cookhouse rules for dining outside

The main market hall will be open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. The Cookhouse will open until 7pm, Monday to Thursday, 9pm on Friday and Saturday, and 11am to 5pm on Sunday. For more information, visit warrington.gov.uk/market or follow @warringtonmkt on social media.

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