A popular tea room in Ironbridge has been transformed into a cafe offering a new menu and extended product range which will cater for customers from far and wide.

The Courtyard Cafe has opened its doors at 9, The Square under new ownership after receiving a business start-up grant through Telford & Wrekin Council’s Pride in Our High Street programme.

Owners Nick and Jenny Barratt, who also own Truffles Cafe in Ironbridge which they will continue to run, tried to buy the unit five years ago.

Now they have been successful in their bid to take on the unit and have used the high street grant to buy new soft furnishings for the cafe, outdoor seating, parasols and a new oven.

The cafe is open every day from 9am to 5pm and the building has been renovated to create a relaxing and enjoyable environment.

Nick and Jenny are also aiming to serve ice cream deserts by installing a soft serve ice cream machine which will be something unique for the Ironbridge Gorge.

The existing chef and front of house lady have stayed on in the new business and three more staff are also being recruited to support the day-to-day operations.

You can find out more about the Pride in Our High Street programme here: Telford & Wrekin Council | Pride in our high street