Independent brewer Bath Ales has just unveiled two exciting new venues housed in the South West’s most popular concert venue, Colston Hall, in Bristol.
Comprising two separate locations inside the stunning building in Bristol City Centre, the new venues include a charcuterie bar/restaurant called Gordito (above) and Colston Street Bar & Kitchen, a café bar with a modern American and European themed menu.
Whilst the café bar has always been trading, the restaurant was vacant at the start of Bath Ales’ lease and has since undergone a dramatic makeover at the hands of the brewer and their design team from Simple Simon.
Bath Ales now run twelve venues across the South West ranging from cosy city pubs like the Salamander and the Hop Pole, to vibrant brasseries like Graze, or craft beer bar Beerd, which was the first of its kind to open in Bristol.
Menus
The menus in the new venues have been designed by Bath Ales’ Executive Chef Alice Bowyer, who said:
“We’ve wanted to open a charcuterie and wine bar for a while and Gordito gives us the chance to experiment with a different style of food and drink. We’ve sourced the finest cured meat from home and abroad for our menu, which features delicacies such as jamon croquetas and frito mixto, just like you’d find in Barcelona’s La Boqueria market.”
Styled on a bustling charcuterie bar, the centre piece of Gordito is a red tiled bar, where customers can sit and enjoy small plates and a glass of wine.
The Colston Street Bar & Kitchen (below) boasts a relaxed atmosphere which is geared up for all-day dining with large tables for groups as well as smaller tables for couples.
The menu boasts treats such as spiced chicken wings, harissa yogurt and date and whisky pudding with bourbon sauce.
About Bath Ales
Based between Bath and Bristol, Bath Ales is an independent brewery established in 1995 which uses traditional brewing techniques with cutting-edge technology. The founders come from a brewing background and combine a range of skills with a shared passion for all styles of beer. The business currently produces just over 20,000 brewer’s barrels annually and has had its own bottling plant since 2007.
Bath Ales now operate 12 sites across the South West – two inside Colston Hall, The Hare on the Hill, The Hop Pole, The Salamander, The Swan, The Wellington, Beerd, The Grapes a little bit further afield in Oxford, and three Graze, Brasserie & Chophouse sites in Bath, Bristol and Cirencester. The latest flagship Graze in Bath also features a fully functional microbrewery.
About Colston Hall
Colston Hall is Bristol’s largest concert hall, hosting entertainment by major names in the rock, pop, jazz, folk, world and classical music, stand up comedy as well as local choirs, orchestras and schools.
The imposing and iconic foyer has made Colston Hall an architecturally significant and striking addition to Bristol’s skyline and befits the many fantastic performers who play at the venue. With a café bar, roof terrace, conferencing and education facilities, plus disabled access to all floors it offers a top quality experience to all our visitors.