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Situated in the heart of Cheshire and boasting the stunning Tatton Park on its doorstep, historic Knutsford is undisputedly one of Cheshire’s prettiest villages. Knutsford’s streets are cobbled, the buildings are quaint, and the whole village is an intriguing mix of past and present: think cutting-edge businesses housed within listed buildings, and high-end interior designers next to cosy tearooms. Knutsford is a town of contrasts, which is why it’s the ideal location for Piccolino.

Their ethos has always been to mix classic with contemporary to create something that truly is the best of both – that’s why Piccolino’s menu offers an array of Italian classics with a distinctly modern twist. This is stylish Italian dining at its best. Piccolino, an authentic Italian restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Knutsford dining scene. Ideally situated in a central village location on High Street; boasting an open kitchen, second-floor bar area and a substantial rooftop terrace featuring a fully retractable roof for the ultimate alfresco experience, rain or shine!

Italy’s diverse cooking is the heart and soul of Piccolino in Knutsford. We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best-quality ingredients. As you’d expect from the best Italian restaurants, a passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours. We partner with artisan suppliers from all over Italy, bringing some of the best Italian ingredients to our restaurant in Knutsford.

Piccolino in Knutsford is the ideal restaurant for a special occasion; we love to celebrate with you, be this for a birthday, an office Christmas party or a family get-together. Whatever your occasion, you can be guaranteed that Piccolino will make it a special one.

When it comes to everyone’s favourite foods, Italian is always at the top of the list and there is no better place to experience the best in Italian cuisine than this restaurant in the lovely Cheshire village of Knutsford.

34 London Road is the newest addition to the Alderley Edge bar scene. This 1920s-themed establishment mimics the illicit, hidden bars that arose during the prohibition period in the US. Serving craft cocktails, premium liquor, and entertainment reminiscent of the 1920s speakeasy era. Getting to 34 London Road for those not in-the-know can be difficult, as there are no signs anywhere on the main strip of Alderley Edge. Instead, guests must venture into Parea, Alderley Edge to look for clues as to where the entrance is located.

Once inside, guests can relax in ambient, Art Deco surroundings. The cocktail menu includes popular classics and a range of martinis (from a French martini to an espresso martini) as well as an extensive Champagne menu, wine list and top-shelf spirits.

The term ‘speakeasy’ dates back to the Prohibition Era of the 1920s, when the US government banned alcohol. As a result, illegal, hidden speakeasies arose as a means to continue selling alcohol. These secretive entertainment venues are where jazz, booze, and youth culture flourished. The term speakeasy was actually coined in the early 1820s, originating from the British phrase ‘speak softly shop’ (used to describe the home of a smuggler), which was later changed to ‘speakeasy shop.’

People then went on to use this terminology to describe places where alcohol was sold to the public illegally. Since these places did not want to attract attention, especially that of local law enforcement, the idea was that customers needed to keep the noise down, or ‘speakeasy.’

Nowadays, the aim of most speakeasies is to get people to care about good cocktails and to see drink-making as an art similar to cooking.

To keep up with 34 London Road, you will have to keep an eagle eye on their Instagram page @34londonroad