Funki Griller aims to enhance its Westover Road location with a pergola and outdoor seating, seeking BCP Council approval.
The plan aims to make the area feel more stylish, facing the Royal Bath Hotel. The restaurant is not visually obvious right now, and they want to improve its appearance.
A covered pergola will help the restaurant; it will be placed in the pedestrian area and made of timber. It will have a slim roof, and weatherproof screens can be removed.
The building has new owners, but Funki Griller will continue to run the restaurant after the work is completed. They need time and money to build a good business.
They explored ways to make more money while utilizing the existing building. This will allow them to keep the restaurant and generate extra income from outdoor dining, which is beneficial.
The council proposed changes to Westover Road over ten years ago, as it was once a fancy shopping area. The old plan involved changing Bath Roundabout to create a public square leading to Westover Road.
Westover Road was slated to receive new benches, plants, and improved parking. The plan also reduced traffic lanes from two to one, but funding shortages halted the project.