‘Big news’ for independent Derby neighbourhood restaurant - spring rebrand unveiled

The rebrand aims to bring a fresh dining experience to the neighbourhood.

A Derby restaurant is gearing up for a rebrand in the coming weeks.

Harpur’s of Melbourne will become The Boot at Melbourne.

The Derby Road eatery is part of the Bespoke Inn stable, an independent pub group based in Derbyshire.

There are five eateries that form the dine-in hospitality offering of Bespoke Inns.

Harpur's of Melbourne is set to undergo a rebrand next month.placeholder image
Harpur's of Melbourne is set to undergo a rebrand next month. | Google

They are The Boot Repton, The Dragon Willington, Binary Mickleover, The Hart Uttoxeter and the soon to be rebranded Harpur’s Melbourne.

The Pantry is the catering arm of the business which recently won Wedding Caterer at the UK Weddings & Honeymoons Awards.

Announcing the ‘big news’ on social media, Bespoke Inns shared details of the upcoming rebrand and new launch date.

The statement read: “Big news for Melbourne! Harpurs is becoming The Boot at Melbourne.

“We’ll be closing on Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th March for a light refurb.

“We will be reopening on Wednesday 11th March as The Boot at Melbourne, bringing award-winning dishes, inventive cocktails and that signature Boot service permanently to Melbourne.”

At the helm will be Head Chef Liam Waddingham and Front of House Manager Gemma Hartshorne.

Bespoke Inns went on to add: “This pair’s skill, thoughtful service style and unwavering commitment to fantastic food and drink experiences will bring a new standard of service to Melbourne. We can’t wait to welcome you to this exciting new chapter.”

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