The Winters building started life as a watch and clock maker, when the buildings namesake, Jacob Winter moved his company there in 1890. Over the years, the building has operated in many guises, including an optician, jewellers, a restaurant, and most recently as a pub.

Works will include sensitive repairs and restoration of the building, including the unique, automated clock and figures to transform the site into a French restaurant. 

The new restaurant will be joining a successful and growing number of independent bars and restaurants in the town centre, which has seen a raft of new openings over the last six months.

“I’m delighted this historic building will soon be given the respect it deserves. There’s so much affection for Winters and the fact it’s soon going to be occupied demonstrates how, despite this pandemic, confidence in Stockport remains high. Winters shows we’re making our heritage buildings fit for the present and the future,” said Cllr David Meller, cabinet member for economy and regeneration at Stockport Council.