URMSTON ‘s Victoria Parade is set to rival Manchester’s chicest suburbs with the introduction of five new eating venues planned for completion by the end of next month.

In the square will be an English brasserie, opposite the site of the old Victoria pub, a Mediterranean tapas bar, a pizza bar serving wood-fired pizzas and a frozen yoghurt cafe.

In addition to the children’s play area, cafe and hairdresser, they will provide ideal havens for people young and old to relax.

Site manager Joey Abid, originally from Argentina, said: “The people in Urmston are dead excited.

“It is about time something happened, residents in Urmston need something more upmarket that will really bring the square back to life.”

The piece de resistance will be an American style restaurant, Woody’s, the walls of which will consist of 22 different types of locally sourced reclaimed wood.

Woody’s will serve smoked beef prepared using machines specially imported from America as well as the usual array of steaks and ribs.

The interior will be very industrial looking to reflect Manchester’s heritage.

Also central to Joey’s vision of the area is alfresco dining, English weather permitting.

The results of the regeneration, carried out by M and H Properties, will certainly be a far cry from just a year and a half ago when only one shop was operating in the parade.

Residents have certainly shown their approval so far, with the Urmston Facebook page gaining 120 likes in just a few hours.