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Proud - Hardwick Arms' Rachel Johnson
and Paul McCairns with Garry Wells (right)
of Wells Solutions.
"We’re very proud of
what we have created
and have received some
wonderful feedback
since we opened.”
involved,” says Garry.
“The project involved a full refurbishment
and we worked pretty much to a plan
as the overhaul took place. From how it
looked before to how it is now is a total
transformation.
“The next part is completing the
Hardwick Arms Bar and Summer Café and
we’re looking forward to taking the success
of this phase into phase two. We will be
repurposing some of the original woodwork
from the old bar and restaurant areas in
a way that will add a little bit of that feel
and history for the people who have been
regulars over the years.”
Almost everything of the old room has
disappeared, save for the bar, which has
undergone a makeover of its own. One or
two of the tables have also been restyled
with a trendy distressed theme. The floors,
ceilings, electricals and fixtures and fittings
are all newly installed.
The Herd and Herb name, explains front
of house manager Paul McCairns, came
from the desire to provide local quality food
from the “hoof” as well as pescatarian and
vegetarian choices - together with the fact
that herbs run through the food and the
drinks menu.
It has a double-edged meaning too.
Diners will spot Herbie the heron standing
elegantly in the corner of the lounge and
cocktail area, adding to the whole ambience
of the space.
“The menu is probably best described
as modern British cuisine with a mix of the
flavours of the world,” explains Paul. “The
restaurant was designed with space in mind
and to reflect an international edge.
“When the bar and Summer Café opens
in August, it will have its own menu that will
be a complement to the restaurant.”
The Herd and Herb restaurant is currently open Wednesday to Sunday,
noon to 11pm, but will open six days a week once the bar and Summer Café
phase is complete in August. The bar and café are available to hire for private
functions. The hotel is open seven days a week. For more information visit
theherdandherb.co.uk or call 01740 622305.
NOW
OPEN!
The fully refurbished Hardwick Arms Hotel,
Restaurant, Bar and Cafe.
For reservations call 01740 622305
1 North End | Sedgefield | TS21 2AZ