At long last, after three years since we first expressed an interest in the property, the Wharf is finally open. Here are some of the 80 slightly nervous crew just before service began for the first time....

Although it's a large building, there are innumerable nooks and crannies so you can find cosy, intimate rooms and alcoves, or more buzzy, dynamic areas if you prefer. Downstairs is more pub service in style, whereas upstairs is more restauranty with full table service.

We've got six cask ales, a decent wine list of some 50 bins, over a hundred malts, and our 12 chefs have developed a really cracking menu which you can browse in the menu bar on the left. We have a large dining terrace with stunning views out over the canal basin, and a large boules court for when the sun eventually arrives.

I do hope you'll pop in to explore, and fingers crossed you'll like what you find.