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Michelin Guide neighbourhood restaurant WON’T be closing after all

Thank goodness for that

Daisy Jackson - 11th June 2026

Some unusual and good news from the restaurant world this week – beloved neighbourhood restaurant Örme won’t be closing after all.

The Michelin Guide restaurant over in Urmston announced earlier this year that the business was going up for sale and would be closing imminently.

The award-winning business’s founders had said at the time that it was becoming ‘unfeasible’ to sustainably run a restaurant in the current climate facing the hospitality industry, adding that a break in the lease had given them the opportunity to step back and reassess.

It’s not often we get to take back a closure announcement – but thankfully, this is one of those times.

Restaurant Örme has now confirmed it won’t be closing after all, and will instead be pivoting in a brand-new direction with a social dining concept.

That means a move away from its tasting menu format in favour of a more relaxed sharing concept, that will still focus on seasonality and modern British cooking.

Two of the original trio of founders – Jack Field and Rachel Roberts – will take over the running of Restaurant Örme, while Tom Wilson steps away at the end of the month.

The plan is to bring guests together over ‘seasonal small plates intended for sharing’, for a more casual experience.

Jack Field and Rachel Roberts will run the new-look Orme

Inside Orme in Urmston — Jack Field and Rachel Roberts will run the new-look Orme

There’ll be snacks like salt’n’vinegar scampi with curry mayo, and smoked Lancashire cheese custard on fried bread with red onion jam.

Then for main plates, diners can expect the likes of cured Cornish mackerel, roasted onion dressing and english peas; and spring lamb, served with sweet and sour mint and BBQ cavolo nero.

Desserts include upside-down treacle tart, served with raspberries, lemon thyme and ginger; and a strawberry, balsamic and lime sundae.

There will also be a feasting menu comprised of a chef’s selection of seasonal dishes.

Rachel Roberts, Operations and Wine Director, from Örme, said: “We are excited to be taking Örme in a new direction, deepening our roots in the local community.

A glimpse of Orme's new menu — A glimpse of Orme’s new menu. Credit: Supplied

“We’ve always seen this as an extension of our home, and we want guests to feel like they are invited in for tea. With our extended opening hours, we will be welcoming walk-ins and drinkers.”

Jack Fields, Chef Director from Örme, said: “Our new menu allows us to collaborate closely with our suppliers and access highly seasonal produce with the freedom to change the dishes on a more frequent basis.”

“It’s a more paired back and comforting approach, but still highlights British ingredients using the classic techniques that Örme is built on. The relaunch will also introduce refreshed interiors, a renewed drinks offering and a continued emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients.”

Looking ahead, Örme will continue under the ownership and direction of Jack and Rachel, who remain fully committed to the restaurant’s future and are excited to build on the strong foundations that have been created over the past three years.

Restaurant Örme will relaunch on Wednesday 1 July 2026, with a full menu being announced in the coming weeks via social media channels and the restaurant’s website.

Featured image: The Manc Group