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Thirty new jobs are being created with the opening of a 160-seat new Boston Tea Party cafe in a historic Devon harbourside building later this year.

The boss of the South West-based independent chain says they chose the Pizza Express building on The Strand in Torquay because "we love a building with soul".

The firm's chief executive and co-owner Sam Roberts said they want the huge building overlooking the Clock Tower to become a community hub.

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"Every BTP [Boston Tea Party] is unique and designed to be sympathetic to the building and surroundings," he said.

"Thats why we were eager to snap up the former upholsterers and cabinet makers - we love a building with soul.

"Were aiming to create a community hub for Torquay, a place to share great food and drink.

"We put the company purpose of 'Making Things Better' at the centre of everything we do.

"Whether you bring the family for brunch or pop in to grab a takeaway coffee (bring your reusable cup) youll leave knowing youve done a little bit of good too."

On the June 1, 2018, BTP banned single use coffee cups the first cafe chain to do so in the UK, helping it save more than 270,000 cups from landfill.

However, it is not a problem is people who fancy a takeaway as they can bring any reusable cup, borrow one from the fully refundable cup loan scheme or buy one.

BTP's family-friendly cafes serve up a range of ethically sourced food and drink, including award-winning breakfasts - which are served all day - lunches and homemade cakes alongside speciality coffees, loose-leaf teas and homemade smoothies and juices.

BTP is currently recruiting to fill management, front of house, chef and barista positions.

Those interested should upload their application here.

The Torquay building was undergoing an exterior restoration when the Covid pandemic struck - it has never reopened since the first lockdown was followed by financial problems for Pizza Express which cut 2,400 jobs roughly a quarter of its UK staff and closed 74 sites.

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Boston Tea Party creating 30 new jobs after taking over Torquay harbourside venue - Devon Live