Viral London restaurant hailed a ‘seafood lovers dream’ announces first Manchester location

It promises 'big flavours and generous seafood feasts'

A restaurant in London which has garnered a cult-like following has announced plans to open in Manchester - marking its first spot outside the capital.

Founded at the end of 2023, Shrimp Shack works in that diners get to pick and choose their own shrimp platter, choosing an assortment of dips and sides to go with their seafood. Its first store on London’s Streatham High Road was such a success that it later opened a second spot in Camden.

The restaurant will also serve a range of Signature boils, featuring the likes of shrimps, mussels, calamari, and snow crab, whilst a Lux Lobster Boil will feature an all-out loading of seafood, as well as a whole lobster, sausages, corn on the cob, boiled egg and potatoes in a special boil sauce.

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It has been announced that Shrimp Shack will take over the former Frankie and Benny’s spot in the Printworks, with an opening date lined up for this summer. In addition to its platters and boils, the restaurant will also offer a £19.95 Shack Savers Selection, featuring the likes of fish and shrimps, a 120z Wagyu steak and grilled salmon.

There will also be a £10 Lunch Menu featuring dishes like a Shrimp Rich Po’ Boy in a brioche roll with fries and garlic dipping butter, the Double Cheese Smash Stack Burger, and the vegetarian-friendly Beyond Burger. The drinks selection will include freshly blended smoothies, indulgent milkshakes, mocktails and sharing jugs, as well as refillable soft drinks and a choice of cocktails and pitchers, wines, and beers.

Rish Gola, Co-Founder of Shrimp Shack said: "Shrimp Shack was born in London to redefine how people enjoy premium seafood; served fresh and fast, where bold flavours are brought together with everyday dishes. Shrimp Shack has a strong appeal with ethnic communities, family diners, and groups of friends who come together over big flavours and generous seafood feasts. Our accessible pricing and high-quality dishes create a premium fast experience that welcomes everyone."

Dan Davis, General Manager at Printworks, added: “We’re delighted to have secured Shrimp Shack as Printworks’ latest tenant, its first location outside of London and another exciting restaurant to add to our offering. Shrimp Shack’s unique and distinctive offering is perfectly aligned with our aim to deliver high quality experience-led concepts right in the heart of Manchester.”

As part of its eyes on a big expansion, Shrimp Shack has said it also has eyes on locations in Leeds, Liverpool and Luton set to be announced in the coming months. The new Manchester restaurant joins the likes of Big Licks, Nando's, O'Neills, Tank & Paddle, and Dave’s Hot Chicken at the Printworks right now.

Last month, bosses of the indoor destination teased that they had a string of big names to announce throughout the year.