7Bone Burger Company is set to open a new restaurant in Southampton after its former Portswood branch was destroyed by a fire.

The eatery has been a popular destination for the city’s foodies and had served the community for nine years before a blaze in the premises on Portswood Road forced the restaurant to close in July last year.

Nearly one year on, the company announced via Facebook that it would be reopening in the city – at a new location in Bedford Place.

Announcing the news, a spokesperson said: “In the beginning (10 years ago) we created the mothership in Southampton, she served us well for 9 great years and created the blueprint for what has followed.

“A year ago, she suffered a huge fire and took her out of action BUT we are happy to announce we are coming back bigger and better.”

The post added: “Unfortunately it will be a different location, so Southampton peeps keep your eyes peeled for a new location in Bedford Place.

“Peace, love and about bloody time!”

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Daily Echo: Firefighters at the scene on July 8Firefighters at the scene on July 8 (Image: Newsquest)

Last year the Echo reported how the establishment was “desperate” to reopen following a blaze that destroyed the building.

A fire ripped through the unit on July 8 - a busy Friday night with staff and customers inside at the time. 

Approximately 75 firefighters and 14 engines from across Hampshire were scrambled as part of an overnight operation to put out the fire, according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, after flames ignited the roof of the building.

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7Bone has restaurants in neighbouring Portsmouth and Bournemouth, so a return to Southampton will be of welcome news to residents.

Following 7Bone’s closure last year, a spokesperson said: “The Portswood site is moving painfully slowly, and it’s not looking like we’ll be back open anytime soon.

“So, we are going to give it a couple of weeks to see if it gathers pace and we can pin down a rough date as we’re all desperate as you are for it to reopen.

“If not, we’ll get onto the hunt for a new site, a short-term pop-up. Kitchen takeovers, or somewhere to temporarily stick the food truck.”