A popular restaurant known for its variety of smashed patty burgers is expanding into a city centre premises.

The Bun Exchange, which has a space at Micawbers in Pottergate, announced it would expanding into what was known as the Slice on The Lanes shop in Bridewell Alley.

Founder of the business, also known as Bun X, Jeff Taylor is opening Little Micky's which will serve cocktails and a mix of its popular burgers.

Mr Taylor said: "Our intention since starting up the Bun Exchange was to have our own space.

Little Micky's in Bridewell Alley where Slice on The Lanes used to beLittle Micky's in Bridewell Alley where Slice on The Lanes used to be (Image: Newsquest)

"After leaving Butcher Bhoy we got offered a space at Micawbers, which we recently got the licence for and have decided to keep going there, because it's been so successful.

"Even now though we've found ourselves in a position where we're having to turn away anywhere between 80 to 100 guests a week.

"It's a brilliant position to be in, but we wanted to expand and that's when we sorted out the lease for the site in Bridewell Alley.

There is no set date for when Little Micky's will openThere is no set date for when Little Micky's will open (Image: @the.aubergine)

"It's going to be Bun X with the same staff, recipes and amazing produce but we'll also have a cocktail lounge and serve some small tapas-like plates, with sliders and popcorn chicken.

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"There's also a lunchtime trade we want to tap into so we'll have some lunchtime offers once we're open."

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While there is no date set for the official opening, Mr Taylor is hoping to have a soft launch soon.

Little Micky's will be an extension of Bun X serving cocktails and slidersLittle Micky's will be an extension of Bun X serving cocktails and sliders (Image: @the.aubergine)

The Bun Exchange moved into the kitchen at The Butcher Bhoy in Exchange Street in December 2021.

However on August 1, 2023, The Bun Exchange announced on social media that they had left.

The Bun Exchange is known for its range of smashed beef patties and fried chicken burgers.

Founder of The Bun Exchange and Little Micky's, Jeff Taylor, said he was always looking for his own spaceFounder of The Bun Exchange and Little Micky's, Jeff Taylor, said he was always looking for his own space (Image: Newsquest)