Food & Drink Awards 2017

www.lux.acquisition-intl.com 16 LUX - Food & Drink Awards 2017 Bar of the Year 2017 - Durham Bar 33’s theme of speakeasy and prohibition America runs through its extensive menu with the signature cocktails being named after various 1920’s slang and popular culture. All the signature cocktails are exclusive to Bar 33 and made using home- made syrups, infusions and garnishes ensuring its originality. Brook explains how the quality ingredients and dedication to excellence are what sets the bar apart and marks it out as a great destination for an exciting night out. “Here at Bar 33 we believe in using locally sourced ingredients, syrups made on site and working above and beyond the health and safety laws. If something does not pass our own high standards of freshness and taste then we simply will not serve it. This ensures that our cocktails are always exceptionally high quality. “As well as our bar being open to guests we also hold cocktail classes for those special occasions and are open to private parties and supporting local events which require a venue. This ensures that we meet the needs of every guest and can provide a really exciting, unique experience.” Bar of the Year 2017 - Durham Bar 33 is a speakeasy in the centre of Durham City, inspired by prohibition we are a secret bar requiring a door code to gain access. Brook Fielding tells us more about the bar and its innovative theme. Company: Dunelm Hospitality Contact: Brook Fielding Contact Email: [email protected] Address: Stanton 29, Neville Street, Durham, DH1 4EY, UK Phone: 07919 238024 RE170003 Alongside offering fresh, tasty drinks, Brook firmly believes that the bar’s staff, all of whom are dedicated to giving their patrons an invigorating night to remember, are what makes this establishment truly special. “Being an independent bar allows 33 to recruit the very best people of what we do. All of our staff have regular mixologist training provided by experienced European bar tenders school. No one likes a know it all – but our bar tenders are trained to be highly knowledgeable in all aspects of the beverage industry.” Moving forward, Brook has big plans for Bar 33, as he is keen to highlight in her concluding comments. “Looking to the future, we would like to push the limits in terms of cocktails and products, so that we can continue to offer our guests an experience they will never forget. Alongside this, we are keen to extend Bar 33 to accommodate more visitors, and this will offer us many exciting opportunities which we are keen to take advantage of.” “All of our staff have regular mixologist training provided by experienced European bar tenders school. No one likes a know it all – but our bar tenders are trained to be highly knowledgeable in all aspects of the beverage industry.”