SEASONS Bar, in Post House Wynd, in Darlington, opens its doors at 8.30am tomorrow.

Business partners Ian Woodcock and Jane Gallogly, who run a cafe bar at The Station, in Richmond, have launched the informal venue which will serve food from 8.30am to 9pm, with latenight opening Fridays and Saturdays.

The couple will also be introducing customers to their loyalty scheme, the Artichoke Club, where members can qualify for discounts and offers, including a treat on their birthday.

Ms Gallogly said: “We’ve had a mad couple of months trying to get everything ready, but we’re hugely excited about the opening.”