The Reds manager – who will leave Anfield at the end of the season – was away in Cornwall with his family and shocked diners at a local eatery for dinner and drinks on Tuesday evening. It came just two days after his team lost 4-3 to Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-final thriller at Old Trafford.
Locals and staff at The Mote Seafood Restaurant and Bar in Port Isaac were delighted with the visit, as “queues of kids were waiting outside the restaurant” to speak to the outgoing Kop boss. They described the highly regarded football manager as a “lovely” man with “the nicest” family.
The Liverpool manager made it known to everyone that he was very happy to chat with fans and pose for pictures. The restaurant’s 18 year old kitchen porter was particularly excited to meet Klopp and asked for a picture. Despite not making a reservation at the restaurant, Klopp and 10 members of his family and friends were able to secure a table to eat and drink, reports the Mirror.
Lindsey McAsey, general manager said: “It gave everyone a real boost for the season – you don’t expect that to happen on a wet Tuesday evening! Klopp was wandering around the harbour in a big group of 11 – with his son, grandchild, wife and other family members – and wanted to find somewhere to eat – so they chose us! We thought they were coming in for a drink but said they wanted to eat too. We haven’t been that busy in general but by coincidence, we were busy that night – but we obviously wanted to get them in!”
