Wessex Hotel celebrates new brasserie and bar makeover

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A bar and restaurant in the heart of Winchester recently celebrated its refurbishment with a successful event.

The Wessex Hotel, Paternoster Row, held a dinner on Saturday, January 24, welcoming dozens of guests, including the mayor of Winchester, to experience the new Amber Brasserie 871 Bar and Restaurant.

The refurbishment of the bar and dining area was carried out with the aim to broaden the hotels customer base and encourage people to eat in during their stay. Both the bar and restaurant menu have been revised to offer more of a fine dining experience.

The newly refurbished Amber BrasserieThe newly refurbished Amber Brasserie (Image: Bex Barber)

Bex Barber, General Manager of Amber Brasserie, said: “Our opening night of The Amber Brasserie 871 Bar and Restaurant was a roaring success. It was a delight to see it so well supported by the locals of Winchester. Our premises having been refurbished has really given it a breath of life and has been highly complimented by returning and new guests.

Amber Brasserie’s menu now includes a variety of options including steaks, fish dishes and vegetarian options.  871 Bar has also expanded their cocktail list, with an in-house mixologist offering classics as well as unique new options like ‘bubble gum martini’ to attract students and a younger age group.

Lunch runs from 12pm to 3pm and seats more than 50 people, with the bar seating around 30. The newly refurbished space is also available to hire for events, with a prime view of the Cathedral.

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