Oldham restaurant to reopen months after closure as former Hollyoaks actor steps in

"It was a pleasure to guide Dinnerstone for 20 years"12:08, 05 Aug 2026An acclaimed pub owner and former Hollyoaks actor is to take over a beloved Oldham restaurant which closed at the start of the year.‌In January, it was announced that popular Anglo-Italian restaurant Dinnerstone, in Uppermill, would be closing its doors after almost exactly 20 years in business. First opened in 2006 by Charles Brierley, it was hailed by many as ‘one of the best’ places to eat in the area.‌Taking its name from a local landmark in Millstone Edge, Standedge, Charles, who runs the White Hart Inn at Lydgate, said the venue had retained a top position on TripAdvisor as one of the best-loved restaurants in Oldham for a long period of time.‌Click here for the latest on Manchester's food & drink scene, gigs and