Belle Époque’s History
The Belle Epoque has been owned and operated by the Mooney family for 35 years over two generations.
The philosophy from the start was clear, to create a truly individual dining experience.
The Belle Epoque Building
Created and built in 1907 by glove merchant Richard Harding Watt, the Belle Epoque features two pillars taken from the original St. Peter’s Church in Manchester, opulent marble pillars, art nouveau fire places – Elizabeth Gaskell Memorial Tower and Mediterranean roof garden are to name a few are the plethora of original features of the building. This building is the living embodiment of the Belle Epoque Era.
A History of Knutsford
The "pleasant little country town of Cranford" - Archaeology has shown the existence of man at Tatton since around 8000BC and it is said by many that Knutsford derives its name from the Danish King Canute who supposedly 'forded' the River Lily in 1016. The name Cunetesford appears in the Domesday Book (1086) and many names of Danish origin are found in Knutsford. The towns first charter was granted in 1292 and its central position in Cheshire led to it becoming known as the 'Capital' of mid Cheshire. In 1955 Knutsford received its own Armorial Bearings featuring the motto 'Respice, Aspice, Prospice' (Look to the Past, the Present, and the Future) and today it is one of England's most visited historic places with the magnificent Tatton Park boasting two 'stately' homes. Knutsford was twinned with Montmorency in France in 1984.
Accreditations
Michelin Guide
Hardens
Top Table Gold Winner
Cheshire Life Dining
Restaurant of the Year Winner