Sale town centre, which has already been recognised by the judges of The Sunday Times Best Places To Live 2023, is to welcome some new additions to its thriving food scene in Stanley Square.

Former owners of The Bridge, Danielle Condron and Lisa Kettle, are returning to Sale with their latest venture. Canteena Bar and Grill is to take over the space previously occupied by Sale Food Hall, forming part of the town centre’s regeneration project from Altered Space.

Canteena Bar and Grill will specialise in top-quality Irish Dexter and Brazilian steak, as well as offering a range of vegetarian and vegan options. The venue will be split into two halves, with the bar area serving an extensive drinks menu and light bites, and the restaurant area offering a wider variety of dishes ranging from carpaccio to a lavish duck curry.

Danielle and Lisa are looking forward to bringing their renowned service back to Sale with this new undertaking: “We love Sale and its community and wanted to make sure everyone can enjoy the incredible food and new cosy, contemporary feel at Canteena. We have worked hard to cover every price range when it comes to the menu. We want Canteena to be Sale’s home away from home when it comes to sharing food and drink with the people closest to you.”

Canteena will be the perfect spot for a night out or a family meal. The restaurant area has the capacity to host large parties of up to 30 people. There will also be special ticketed events, with the first being a three-course steak with paired wine on Thursdays.

Another new tenant is a second branch for the owners of popular Chorlton fish restaurant Oyster Catcher. The intimate neighbourhood restaurant, owned by Recep Canliisik and Duncan Ranyard, is ideal for both every day and special occasions. The delicious, healthy fish and seafood menu is sustainable where possible, serving both well-loved British classics, chargrilled choices, and special dishes influenced by other seafood-loving nations. Vegetarian and a selection of chargrilled steaks will also be available.

Owner Duncan Ranyard said: “Our restaurant in Chorlton has proved very popular over the last five years, with lots of guests travelling from Sale and further afield to dine with us. We have loved sharing our offering with the people of Chorlton and when we were asked to become part of the exciting new development in Stanley Square we jumped at the chance.”

Pray Tell will be joining the other newcomers, in the place of Draft bar, where it will be serving craft beers, natural wines and cocktails.

Sale’s town centre regeneration project is attracting new businesses, with 20 new lettings already in the last three years. These promising new additions to the upcoming foodie scene in Sale are just some of the many developments taking place that have been driving footfall to the area. They are expected to play a key role in the town centre’s ongoing transformation.

Altered Space, a developer and asset management specialist that focuses on the urban realm, is behind the regeneration project. Director Mark Rebbeck said: “We are pleased to see so many new and vibrant businesses open their doors in Sale. We always saw the potential of this town centre, and it’s great to see others now share that outlook with us.”

Stay up to date with the new restaurant launches and other new businesses coming to Stanley Square at www.stanleysquare.com

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