May 2018
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Business
Local hotel opens new alfresco dining area
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ocal hotel and restaurant DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North, located in Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, has created a fantastic new alfresco social and dining space in part of a previously underutilised grassed area in the centre of the complex. Known as ‘The Courtyard’ and accessed from the rear of the existing public lounge area, the pergoda-style structure (a hybrid between a pergola and pagoda) offers a sheltered dining space with built-in heaters and mood lighting. The roof is of a transparent polycarbonate design that allows full natural daylight to permeate and this sits atop an oak-framed structure which the hotel says was designed and constructed by local businesses and contractors.
The capacity of The Courtyard for alfresco dining is 45 covers, however, it can hold more people for social gatherings and when use is made of the opportunity to extend onto the grassed area. The new flexible outside space will also allow the hotel to cater for a multitude of other guest experiences, including pre-arrival banqueting drinks, wedding ceremonies and corporate BBQ events. Bradley Stoke mayor Andy Ward was invited to officially open the new pergoda at a special launch event held on Thursday 19th April, at which local business people, supporters and stakeholders were treated to an arrival drink (sponsored by Thatchers), canapés and a barbecue-themed buffet. Representatives of the hotel’s
Bradley Stoke mayor Andy Ward cuts a ribbon to officially open the new pergoda at DoubleTree by Hilton, watched by Nadine Rees, general manager
two local charities, The Grand Appeal and Avon Autistic, also joined in the fun and everyone enjoyed the beautifully sunny weather that blessed the occasion. Speaking after the ribbon cutting, Nadine Rees, general manager, said: “The DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North is
delighted to officially open our new flexible and unique outdoor space, The Courtyard. This concept has been an idea of mine for two years, so I am thrilled to finally see this come to life. This space will allow both myself and the team to enhance our guests’ and local residents’ experiences within the hotel.”
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