February 16th, 2021
That is the message today from the businessman about to breathe new life and activity into Worthing’s award-winning pier.
Alex Hole, famous for his hugely popular Perch cafe on Lancing beach is currently working with a team right down on the wooden planks of the pier to restore the pier’s Southern Pavilion.
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New Cafe on Worthing Pier Aims to Help Bounce Back....Economically and Socially
‘We need a sustained period of celebration when this is over and hopefully we can add to this.’That is the message today from the businessman about to breathe new life and activity into Worthing’s award-winning pier.
Alex Hole, famous for his hugely popular Perch cafe on Lancing beach is currently working with a team right down on the wooden planks of the pier to restore the pier’s Southern Pavilion.
With a following wind he hopes to open Perch on the Pier sometime this summer and says he will bring quality affordable dining to the pier for the first time in living memory.
Managing Director of Perch Alex said, ‘Obviously this has been a terrible time so we want to help people get back to having fun as soon as we can.
‘One of the great things about the Perch at Lancing is seeing three or four families just gathering for something to eat or drink and just catching up. We want to see that coming back there and at the Pier.
‘I think we all need a sustained period of celebration after this because I don’t think we’ve forgotten how to have a good time...it’ll take a little bit of time but I’m optimistic.’
He was speaking of his plans during Adur & Worthing Councils’ SpringForward week focusing on the future but also signposting people to where they can get help and advice on a range of health and wellbeing issues.
For now Alex and his team are focussed on restoring the beautiful pavilion building, which helped Worthing win Pier of the Year in 2019. He is removing layers of previous work going back years so he can restore it to former glory. Larger kitchens are necessary for the range of food and drink Perch will be offering.
‘We are working hard on the renovation and really having to go back and put right about the last three renovations so we can get exactly what we want,’ he said, ‘There are big challenges working with a listed building but we are opening spaces that people will never have seen before, utilising the full potential of the space.’
Key to this is opening up the top floor of the pavilion which has been closed for years
Said Alex, ‘The views in the upstairs area are absolutely spectacular. When you see the light that comes through into the building it really will be a special experience to sit there.’
Perch on the Pier when opened will create 40 jobs. Worthing Borough Council, which owns the pier, has contributed £130,000 to invest in a new sprinkler system for the new premises.
The Council’s Executive Member for Regeneration, Cllr Kevin Jenkins, said, ‘I am delighted that progress is being made. The Perch on the Pier is a perfect fit for the pier and entrepreneurs like Alex are going to help us bounce back from this pandemic both economically and socially.
‘For our general well-being, to be able to enjoy a meal or a drink with friends whilst watching the sea and the views back onto Worthing at this fantastic venue is really something to look forward to.’
Full details of SpringForward including fantastic soothing soundscapes, fascinating podcasts and help and advice can be found here.
Managing Director of Perch Alex said, ‘Obviously this has been a terrible time so we want to help people get back to having fun as soon as we can.
‘One of the great things about the Perch at Lancing is seeing three or four families just gathering for something to eat or drink and just catching up. We want to see that coming back there and at the Pier.
‘I think we all need a sustained period of celebration after this because I don’t think we’ve forgotten how to have a good time...it’ll take a little bit of time but I’m optimistic.’
He was speaking of his plans during Adur & Worthing Councils’ SpringForward week focusing on the future but also signposting people to where they can get help and advice on a range of health and wellbeing issues.
For now Alex and his team are focussed on restoring the beautiful pavilion building, which helped Worthing win Pier of the Year in 2019. He is removing layers of previous work going back years so he can restore it to former glory. Larger kitchens are necessary for the range of food and drink Perch will be offering.
‘We are working hard on the renovation and really having to go back and put right about the last three renovations so we can get exactly what we want,’ he said, ‘There are big challenges working with a listed building but we are opening spaces that people will never have seen before, utilising the full potential of the space.’
Key to this is opening up the top floor of the pavilion which has been closed for years
Said Alex, ‘The views in the upstairs area are absolutely spectacular. When you see the light that comes through into the building it really will be a special experience to sit there.’
Perch on the Pier when opened will create 40 jobs. Worthing Borough Council, which owns the pier, has contributed £130,000 to invest in a new sprinkler system for the new premises.
The Council’s Executive Member for Regeneration, Cllr Kevin Jenkins, said, ‘I am delighted that progress is being made. The Perch on the Pier is a perfect fit for the pier and entrepreneurs like Alex are going to help us bounce back from this pandemic both economically and socially.
‘For our general well-being, to be able to enjoy a meal or a drink with friends whilst watching the sea and the views back onto Worthing at this fantastic venue is really something to look forward to.’
Full details of SpringForward including fantastic soothing soundscapes, fascinating podcasts and help and advice can be found here.
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Comments (2)
Susan - May 5th, 2021 10:24pm
Please ensure you retain the period features and do not charge silly prices - that is why the last place closed down as far as I am concerned. I love to sit on the water and write or watch and for little cost. If you make it a dining experience you will lose the right people. The evening events were superb and never overpriced but if you make it an EVENT to get money you will lose custom of people who love life, art and culture. However if you seek only rich people who want to indulge their fantasy of powerful then you will earn money.. Money is not wealth however unless you have health so a healthy place with opportunities for all is what I suggest, If you need ideas to encompass all contact me please by all means..
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Please ensure you retain the period features and do not charge silly prices - that is why the last place closed down as far as I am concerned. I love to sit on the water and write or watch and for little cost. If you make it a dining experience you will lose the right people. The evening events were superb and never overpriced but if you make it an EVENT to get money you will lose custom of people who love life, art and culture. However if you seek only rich people who want to indulge their fantasy of powerful then you will earn money.. Money is not wealth however unless you have health so a healthy place with opportunities for all is what I suggest, If you need ideas to encompass all contact me please by all means..
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So excited about this. Please make it a family friendly space. Do not let ANY dogs come in. There dirty, dangerous and are nearly always of leads. The arrogant owners do not care if their dogs sit on chairs, come uo to kids and come to sniff you actual meal. Come on, Food is being served here and lots little kids come here too. There are lots of outdoor spaces dogs can go to. So please keep this space clean and for people only.
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