Restaurant to Create New Jobs

The Tickethall, at the historic railway station in Douglas, will begin offering restaurant-style dining this month.

The move will give visitors more options as well as creating new jobs.

The Tickethall will expand its offering with a new restaurant service, operating in the mezzanine space.

Restaurateur Dave Paramor said: ‘It was always our plan to offer a combination of restaurant and café-style services. I’m delighted the restaurant menu will be available soon, giving diners more choice.

‘The restaurant will offer good food in casual surroundings and is ideal for lunches and evening meals. The menu will reflect our style of reasonably priced, freshly prepared dishes featuring local produce as much as possible.

‘Thanks to our location, in the heart of Douglas, this will give people a new choice of where to eat out or entertain. We’re within easy walking distance of many offices and workplaces, plus there is ample parking for anyone travelling into the city.’

New Jobs

Dave confirmed that the expansion had created six new jobs and led to a dedicated menu featuring locally sourced meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit.

It includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options and, in keeping with Dave’s approach to catering, the kitchen will help to meet all dietary requirements.

On Sundays, The Tickethall restaurant will offer brunch-style meals as well as a traditional Sunday roast.

The café will remain open as normal with a separate menu.

Community Focused

Dave has been overwhelmed by the community support for The Tickethall since it re-opened in March, and said the team wanted to give something back.

He explained: “We all wanted to do something to say ‘thank you’ to our island community for the amazing support we’ve received this year. We all agreed that finding a way to assist the crucial work of Hospice Isle of Man would be ideal.

“So, we have decided that throughout December we will donate 50% of the price of every dessert ordered to Hospice, to support the vital services it provides to people across the Isle of Man.

Open Soon

The Tickethall is open every day except Tuesday during November and the restaurant will open on November 17. Bookings are now open by calling 627888.

The restaurant space is also available for events, such as Christmas parties and office outings, and enquiries are welcome.