A NEW restaurant has joined Taste Knutsford, a monthly walking food tour that celebrates the town’s independent hospitality venues.

Sigiriya on Tatton Street is one of 18 food and drink outlets that welcomes guests to sample their cuisine.

Don Buddhika, owner of Sigiriya, said: “We are excited to join the Taste Knutsford team and meet the tour guests.

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“We will be offering a lunch option with a range of our small plates giving customers a true and authentic taste of Sri Lanka.”

Sandra Curties, town centre manager, said, “Sigiriya opened in late 2023 and has become a popular fixture on Knutsford’s hospitality scene.

“Our tour only champions our independent and small regional eateries and Sigiriya offers something a little bit different.

“We are sure this will be a popular stop.

“We love arranging these tours and our venues always roll out the red carpet to our guests.

“The feedback we receive regarding the tours is always positive with guests leaving very full.

“Our tour guides are knowledgeable about each venue and the town, encouraging guests to stay, linger and spend in Knutsford.”

Taste Knutsford was established in 2018 and promotes and supports a range of independent venues in the town centre.

The three hour tour starts at 11am and visits around seven hospitality venues.

Guests could sample brunch, charcuterie, ice creams and sorbet, tapas through to afternoon tea and gins.

The mix might change with the seasons and the restaurants involved.

Any small regional or independent hospitality venue can take part in the tour.

To book visit tasteknutsford.co.uk. Private tours for eight or more can also be arranged.

Current venues include April’s Kitchen, Cranford Café & Sandwich Bar, Dexter and Jones, Evuna, Morgan Edwards, Hot Cocoa, King Street Kitchen, Real Fruit Creamery, Café on the Corner, The Market Hall Butcher, The Market Café, The Tea Room, Detaljer and Tatton Perk.