More than 70 jobs are set to be created at a £1.5 million restaurant which will open at Derby’s Riverlights development.

Jimmy’s World Grill and Bar has confirmed it will open the 400-seater restaurant on February 8 which is the firm’s second UK location.

Riverlights, which cost £50 million to build, is now home to a number of major names including hotel chains Holiday Inn and Hampton by Hilton, as well as Genting Club casinos.

John Forkin, Managing Director of Marketing Derby, said: “I think the fact that Jimmy’s has chosen Derby as its second location for a restaurant does speak volumes for the city. Getting in quality names is part of the vision to bring the Riverside area to life – making Derby a city that looks towards the river rather than away from it.”

“Companies like Jimmy’s are buying into that vision and will help make this area a vibrant part of the city.”

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