1848 Stanley Dock will be a 120-cover restaurant that takes its name from the year Stanley Dock officially opened, in 1848, under the direction of engineer Jesse Hartley.
Operated by Titanic Hotel Liverpool and owned by Harcourt Developments, the restaurant forms part of the ongoing £250m regeneration of Stanley Dock.
The scheme will retain the character of the Victorian pumphouse while introducing a new glass-walled extension featuring 18.5ft-high ceilings overlooking the dock with glazed doors leading to a waterfront dining terrace.
A 23ft-high atrium will connect the new extension with the original brick boiler room, creating a central dining area and cocktail bar. A galleried mezzanine will provide additional seating, with feature brick walls at lower level and a private dining area and lounge space above.
“1848 is an exciting addition to Stanley Dock and provides an opportunity to give another one of the site’s historic buildings a new lease of life,” says Brian Connor, Titanic Hotel Liverpool general manager.
“The venue has such a distinctive character, and as with Titanic Hotel, retaining its original features while creating a contemporary space has been a key priority throughout the redevelopment.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming guests to 1848 Stanley Dock later this year and introducing a new dining experience to Liverpool.”
The Hydraulic Pumphouse and Accumulator Tower was added to Stanley Dock in 1855, housing hydraulic pumping systems that powered dock gates, capstans, cargo cranes and tobacco presses across the North and South Warehouses.
Stanley Dock closed in 1985 following the decline of Liverpool’s maritime trade. Harcourt Developments acquired the site in 2010 and has since been progressing its regeneration