A high-end supermarket has opened a “warm and welcoming” café at one of its stores as part of a major refurbishment.

Café 1874 has opened at the chain's Clitheroe store in Station Road, named after the date Booths was founded as coffee and tea merchants in Blackpool.

The café is described by Booths as a “celebration of great coffee, expertly blended tea, and delicious food, freshly made using seasonal and local ingredients, served with a warm, northern welcome”.

The new menu boasts specialties such as the 1874 Signature Breakfast, Booths Ploughman’s Lunch, artisan sandwiches, strawberry cream tea, and a range of cakes from Lathams of Broughton and Cakehead.

Café 1874 is also introducing ‘Little Foodies’, a menu designed for smaller appetites featuring a range of brunches, lunches, desserts, and shakes.

Store manager Nicola Balshaw said: “We’re delighted to add Café 1874 as part of our extensive store refurbishment.

"The new space is warm and welcoming, and we want customers to feel special the moment they arrive.

"It’s all about the details, from the aroma of the freshly-ground coffee to a colouring page and special ‘proper food menu’ for the little ones.

“The new café pays homage to Booths’ long history and expertise as coffee and tea merchants.

"We still roast and blend our own coffee and tea inhouse, bringing 175 years of passion and expertise to every cup we make.

"The décor is filled with photos from the Booths archive, sharing the story of this much-loved family business.

“This is the first phase of our exciting new store format and I know customers are going to love using the café as part of their trip to Booths, and it will truly become part of the local community.”

The café will welcome customers and community groups to socialise and catch-up in an inviting and friendly environment.

Booths is also hosting a series of special events this autumn to celebrate great food and drink, from artisan Italian cheese and wine pairings to special sherry tasting events. More information can be found on the chain's website.