PRIVATE DINING IN JAMIE'S ITALIAN, MANCHESTER
20.01.2012

We're getting close to opening Jamie's Italian in Manchester now - very exciting!
This is a real high profille, gem of an opening.  The building on King Street was reputedly known as the 'King of King Street' and has been empty since 2008.
The Grade 2 listed former Midlands Bank building was designed by renowned architect Edwin Lutyens in 1928.  It's spread magnificently over three levels, the ground floor banking hall, mezzanines antechambers - formally the Clerk's offices and the basement vault room.  The triple volume banking hall has striking columns clad in statutory marble and exquisite mahogany wall panelling.  Large arches on the mezzanine level link the mezzanine antechambers and banking hall and ooze style from every corner!  A magnificent marble staircase leads to the basement strong room and adjoining counting rooms.
Jamie said "I've wanted to open a Jamie's Italian in Manchester for years but we've never found the right location, until now.  It's going to be a wonderful place to eat and one of the jewels in the Jamie's Italian collection".
As well as the stunning body of the restaurant, we'll be offering three separate private dining rooms for special occasions that warrant a more tailored, boutique Jamie's Italian style dining experience.  Two of these dining rooms are on the main restaurant level and have been transformed from the Bank Manager's office and the Bank Manager's secretary's office seating eight people each.  Arguably the real gem however, is the magnificent dining room situated in the old basement vault which will seat 12 guests.
The basement vault room has wall to wall original safety deposit boxes where the people of Manchester stored their heirlooms, mementos and collectables since the building's completion in 1935.
Our designers and architects have been visiting the vault room since March 2011, and regardless of who they're with they can't resist 'checking' at least one safety deposit box for any unclaimed goods!
This dining room is simply beautiful and if you're looking for somewhere a little bit unique but still want the fantastic food, the service and the ambience of Jamie's Italian then why not get in touch when we open the restaurant and find out more about booking this room for a special occasion.
Jamie's Italian opens the week beginning February 20th.  Please keep an eye on our locations page for all the details.