A national chain of pub-restaurants, renowned for their unforgettable prawn cocktails, steaks and cheesecakes, was once a common sight across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Even before a pint and pub meal out at a local Wetherspoons became a thing, families across Greater Manchester would head to their local Berni Inn for a meal or to celebrate a special occasion.
The brand originated in Bristol before founders and brothers Aldo and Frank Berni expanded their empire to London, Birmingham, Liverpool - and Manchester, Bolton, Rochdale and more.
The Berni brothers initially moved from Italy to Wales to join their father who had his own business there, before moving to the West Country.
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