Restaurant operator Mills Hill Developments (MHDL) has announced that its tapas restaurant, El Gato Negro, will be moving from its current home on Exchange Flags to a new location on Castle Street.

Taking over the site currently occupied by steakhouse Viva Brazil, the relocation is scheduled for March 2024, with the current El Gato site at Exchange Flags trading as usual until then.

MHDL says the move ensures continuity and job security for employees, and an “exciting new beginning for the space”, which will be transformed into a “stylish and welcoming home for El Gato Negro”.

Simon Shaw, chef patron and creative director at MHDL, says: “We’re delighted to be moving El Gato Negro to its new home on Castle Street and making way for something exciting to come in its place at Exchange Flags.

“This relocation allows us to bring El Gato Negro to one of Liverpool’s most iconic streets, while also paving the way for a dynamic new venue later in the year. We’re also pleased to confirm that all current Viva Brazil staff will be retained as part of this transition.”

Further details, including the official opening date, will be announced in the coming months.

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