The Terrace Bistro

We've had an incredible time since we opened our doors in May 2019, we've met so many people who, like us, love great food, great wine & great service.

There was a nice story behind this journey and also my career in hospitality which started 30 years ago in my very first job at the ‘Lord Daresbury Hotel’ and the 2 AA Rosette fine dining ‘Terrace Restaurant’

Having worked in hospitality for so long, I'm always looking for somewhere & something special - a proper bistro, a proper restaurant, somewhere that offers not only great food, but also great service, attention to detail, a walm welcome, a friendly conversation, an interest in you. This isn't rocket science, it's what hospitality should look like - and I call this proper hospitality.

Put simply - we’re a small, intimate, independent venue with a small & simple menu that changes weekly, put together using the very best of our local, fresh & seasonal produce all served in a relaxing, informal and casual environment where you arrive as guests and most definitely leave as friends. This is what hospitality should look like, proper hospitality.

This is our new message, our new vision and our way of welcoming you to our new Terrace Bistro.

Look forward to seeing you, many thanks, Marc, Lucy & Phil.

THE TEAM BEHIND THE DREAM...

Marc Smith MIH

Now living in Sandymoor after spending over 30 years living in Stockton Heath. A seasoned hotelier with over 28 years’ experience. A passion for great food, great wine & great service having managed some of the region’s finest hotels & restaurants. Happily married to Lucy with 2 daughters - Ellie (18) & Taylor (7) 2 pomeranian dogs Popp

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Phil Daley

Marc Smith MIH

Our Group Head Chef, Phil Daley has managed kitchen brigades in some of the region’s most exclusive hotels, venues & restaurants. He brings a wealth of experience to the Terrace Bistro of classical British cookery, often with a twist but always with a focus on taste & presentation whilst producing incredible dishes using the best of our fresh, local & seasonal produce. Awards include Executive Head Chef, Panoramic 34, best fine dining restaurant, North, 2015. Awarded 2 AA Rosettes 2014.

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Terrace Bistro

Sharing our love and passion of proper food, fine wines & great service. We're locally owned and operated and we strive, wherever possible to use our local suppliers that offer the very best of our fresh and seasonal produce. Our menus change depending on the best ingredients we can source. Our fresh fish & vegetables come from Warringto

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Family

Terrace Bistro

None of this would ever be possible without an amazing family and the support that they give. My wife (of 10 years) Lucy has recently joined the business and heads up the Proper Treats Company whilst also managing the admin and finances for all aspects of the Proper Hospitality Group. Our eldest daughter Ellie and youngest Taylor - help wherever they can and although they enjoy making our proper sweet boxes, they tend to eat more than they box!! Very lucky with my amazing #properfamily

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