The evolution of The Merchant’s Great Room Restaurant and Cocktail Bar accentuates and celebrates the original features of the Grade A listed building, whilst luxurious, elegant new furnishings have refreshed the interiors, elevating the world-famous Merchant welcome.
The Great Room has been reimagined to create a standalone restaurant identity to match the excellence and innovation of its food and beverage offering, befitting of its two AA rosettes. A dramatic centrepiece directly under the chandelier highlights the grandeur of the vaulted dome ceiling, whilst sophisticated lighting creates a warm ambience, drawing greater attention to the ornate Victorian features.
The Cocktail Bar has also benefitted from significant refurbishment, with plush furnishings and a sleek titanium granite bar top and tables amongst the new features. A new edition of The Merchant’s world-famous cocktail book is also due to be unveiled, with the introduction of an enviable collection of classic and innovative new drinks.
Commenting Gavin Carroll, General Manager at The Merchant, said: “We’re delighted that the work has been completed in time for the reopening of the sector. This signals a new era for The Merchant, which has been welcoming guests from around the world since it opened in 2006. The launch of The Merchant was a gamechanger for Belfast City Centre and we look forward to continuing to help promote the city and welcome guests back over the coming months.”
Other venues within the Beannchor Group portfolio, including Bullitt, the Dirty Onion, the National, the Cloth Ear and Little Wing, have also opened their doors from 3rd July.
Bill Wolsey, Managing Director, Beannchor Group, commented:
“We’re aware that customers and guests may be curious about the experience that awaits them and, while there are measures in place that follow the scientific guidelines and industry best practice to ensure the safety of our staff and customers at all times, we have strived to minimise the impact to the overall experience at all our venues. For customers and guests of The Merchant, something special awaits them when they see the refurbishment – we’re extremely proud of how we have evolved the look and feel while still retaining those original features that are celebrated by guests worldwide and cherished by the people of Belfast in this building of cultural significance.”
For further information, visit www.themerchanthotel.com
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