Treat for foodies as new Hickory’s Smokehouse in Hutton opens three days early

The Southern style smokehouse has been completed after months of renovation to the former Anchor Inn site in Liverpool Road.

It was set to open on Monday, August 22, but due to the success of three soft-launch nights this week, the team are ready for a 4pm Friday opening and say they are “beyond excited” and ‘can’t wait’ to show guests what’s instore.

Perfect site

Managing Director John Welsh said: “We have been looking for the perfect site in Lancashire for some time now. When we found the Hutton site and met some of the local community, we knew it was the perfect spot for a Hickory’s.

"We have had so much support from the local community and we cannot wait to welcome them all to our new home and hopefully convert a whole host of new fans to all things BBQ!”

So, what can you expect?

Hickory’s is known for its family-friendly welcome and authentic BBQ classics.

Continuing the company’s ethos of bringing guests ‘a true slice of ‘Southern Style’ hospitality’, the new restaurant has undergone a major refurbishment both inside and out, with every aspect of the site reimagined.

The whole family has been thought of at Hickory’s Hutton with dining for up to 150 guests, including a range of seating from cosy booths to larger tables for groups to enjoy and an open kitchen and Chef’s Bar.

Inspired by a trip to South Carolina there’s a cosy sheltered veranda for all-year drinking and dining outside, plus some additional outdoor seating too.

The dedicated bar area is designed to be a focal point for regulars and the three large screens will be showing all major US sports and major rugby, golf and of course, the upcoming World Cup.

There’s also a Texas inspired frozen custard station for kids to get creative, and specially-designed kids cinema, complete with real cinema seats.

>>>Click here for an idea of what’s on the menu

Hickory’s General Manager Stewart McIntosh said: ‘The team are beyond excited to open. All the training and our practice nights have been leading to this moment and we just can’t wait to start welcoming our guests for real, so come and say ‘Hi’ and check out the full Hickory’s experience for yourself."

Food is served from 11am until late every day.