Stockport Pyramid WILL become curry house as Indian restaurant unveils first plans

After months of speculation, it has been confirmed that the famous Stockport Pyramid will be turning into a curry house.

Award-winning restaurant chain Royal Nawaab revealed earlier this year that they were in talks over a deal with owners of the iconic blue towering building on Yew Street, which has stood empty for more than five years now.

In July, Royal Nawaab said it wanted to turn the 4.5 acres site into its next Indian restaurant and banqueting hall. The company was behind the Nawaab restaurant and banqueting hall on Stockport Road in Levenshulme from 2003 until earlier this year when it changed hands to Merzee.

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Posting on social media, Nawaab, which has two other restaurants in London and Ilford, has now confirmed their plans have been approved and the restaurant is set to open next year.

In an Instagram post, the restaurant chain said: “Unveiling the Grandeur: New Royal Nawaab Manchester Opening Summer 2024. Until we open, visit our two branches in Perivale and Ilford.”

The post featured alongside a video of the Stockport Pyramid telling followers "the icon is back". The news was met with immediate excitement from diners.

One follower said: “Wow wow wow what a great News. Waiting for Royal Nawab again in Manchester.” Another wrote: “Will be here everyday lol..x”

Another posted: “Congratulations and all the best. Good food is a must and you have proven that again and again. cant wait”.

Others got excited about the scope of the new site - which has previously comprised of 86,000 square feet of office accommodation over five floors - and the potential for what could be in store.

One person wrote: “That place is massive.