Our Journey & Inspiration
Our first Greek/Mediterranean style restaurant launched in St Annes in 2007, with the second opening in Preston in 2014. Going from strength to strength and with commitment and passion for making modern Greek/Mediterranean dining experiences accessible and enjoyable for all, we opened the third Olive Tree Brasserie restaurant in Chester in July 2016. With town and city landscapes ever changing in challenging times, we closed our Preston restaurant to successfully launch two new town centre branches; Stockton Heath and Lytham in 2018.
The driving force behind our enthusiasm was the huge gap in the market for this style of food. Whilst modern Greek food is widely available ‘down south’, we felt the variety and availability in the North was somewhat lacking. Not wanting the North to miss out, we have spent the last 15 years creating and developing compelling menus, ensuring quality and price are carefully considered on every dish. Our 3 restaurants are frequented by both locals and tourists alike, due to his teams well recognised consistently high standards, both in food and service.
Always looking to add to the Olive Tree Brasserie experience, we added a rooftop terrace onto his Stockton Heath restaurant in November 2021. This and the outdoor terrace space at our Lytham restaurant lend themselves perfectly to Greek style alfresco dining. During the Winter months, guests can enjoy the early evening sunsets under the stylish hanging lights, and keep cosy alongside the comforting warmth of the on brand blankets and surrounding heaters. During the Summer months, the covered terraces will flourish with beautiful floral arrangements set to grow up and over the rustic panels and balustrade features on the terrace, creating the ultimate Instagram worthy backdrops.
If you are vegan or simply enjoy vegan cuisine from time to time, we have many delicious options to choose from. What’s more, you don’t need to request a ‘special menu’ as our regular menus indicate all our vegan friendly options with a green VE symbol.
As well as delighting guests with authentic Greek/Cypriot beers, the Olive Tree Brasserie are proud suppliers of the rare Greek spirit Mastiha. This spirit, made from resin of a small evergreen tree that only grows in the southern part of the Greek Island of Chios is an exclusive natural product that boasts a delicious irresistible taste.
Our modern and delicious Greek and Mediterranean menu/experience a not those of traditional Greek eateries. You won’t find a chequered table cloth, bouzouki music or plate smashing here. Our diners enjoy a stylish, cosy, earthy meets industrial feel in the restaurants. Dining beneath exposed copper piping, softened by surrounding stylish floral arrangements and wood and moss clad walls.
We believe in innovation, and strive for perfection in creating and delivering our delicious Greek inspired dishes. We value all feedback, and work with customers to design a wide range of food to meet all tastes and requirements, and to exceed expectations. We’re very proud to receive so many 5 star reviews. All our menus now include gluten free alternatives, including our gluten free bottomless brunch options.
Sustainable
We are ‘Friends of The Lakes’! We support the organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Lake District and Cumbrian landscapes. We’ve made it super easy to donate £1 onto of your bill to Friends Of The Lake District at the end of your visit. Donating is entirely optional and always very much appreciated. Thank you for helping us create a better future.
In addition to this, we are also planting a tree for every vegan main meal sold in our restaurants through Ecologi. We have currently planted over 6,000 trees! We are helping the progress towards a more sustainable future.
