A POPULAR Winsford restaurant has scooped two awards at this year’s Prestige Curry Awards.

Bombay Lounge is officially the best restaurant in Cheshire and owner Afzal Hassan was named Entrepreneur of the Year 2024.

The double honours come hot on the heels of the Wharton Road venue taking two Best of 2024 titles for Mid Cheshire – Best for Curry and Best Restaurant – for the third year in a row.

When he took over at Bombay Lounge – formerly Bombay Tea Lounge – on Wharton Road in Winsford five years ago he had big plans to make the restaurant a success and he wanted to share his passion for different cuisines and make the business thrive.

In 2019, Hassan wanted to relaunch the business and make it thrive and his dedication and hard work has clearly paid off, making his culinary dream a reality.

He grew up in London but has lived in Cheshire and Staffordshire for the previous 20 years before opening Bombay Lounge in 2019.

The Winsford venue offers dine in, takeaway and delivery services and there are plans to expand the business in the future.

The two Prestige Curry Awards 2024 are the latest awards to be added to Bombay Lounge's list of accolades.

Owner Afzal Hassan was named Entrepreneur of the Year 2024Owner Afzal Hassan was named Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 (Image: Supplied)

A spokesperson for Bombay Lounge said: “We are beyond excited to share that our very own Afzal Hassan has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 at the Prestige Curry Awards.

“His vision and dedication have truly shined through, and we couldn’t be prouder.

“Bombay Lounge has also been crowned Best Restaurant in Cheshire 2024!

“This incredible double win is a testament to the hard work, passion and commitment of the entire team.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey!”

Asif Iqbal, co-founder and CEO of the Prestige Curry Awards, said: “We were truly delighted by the incredible turnout at the Prestige Curry Awards 2024 last night.

“It was a night to remember, filled with warmth, celebration and a true sense of community.

“Heartfelt congratulations to each and every nominee and finalists - they are the heart and soul of this industry and their dedication and passion were evident in every aspect of the evening.

“We celebrate not only their achievements but also the hard work and perseverance that brought them to this point.

“May their journey continue to be one of growth, innovation and success, and may their business ventures flourish in the years ahead.

“It was an absolute pleasure to host such talented individuals and remarkable guests.

“It was an honour to witness the joy and pride of our award winners.

“These moments remind us why we do what we do, and why recognizing excellence in the curry industry is so important.

“As we look forward to the Prestige Curry Awards 2025, we are filled with excitement for what the future holds.

"We hope to continue to support and celebrate the incredible talent in our community, bringing us together to share in the flavours, traditions and innovations that make this industry so vibrant.”