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Sutton Hotel Collection Emberwood a British brasserie Bath

Emberwood has been unveiled as the newest, hugely anticipated restaurant to open in the heart of Bath later this year. This British brasserie, whose name pays homage to architect and previous resident John Wood Senior, will also celebrate locally grown and locally sourced produce which will be prepared with theatre in a feature open kitchen and charcoal fired hearth in front of our dining room guests. 

Located on Barton Street, this fresh, dining concept has been led by General Manager Shaun Bowles and created in partnership with passionate restaurateur and managing director of Five Graces Hospitality; Alex Ghalleb. With a prolific 16-year career in successful restaurant launches, Alex’s most recent projects have included the opening of celebrity hotspot, Julie’s in London’s Holland Park and the inimitable Dorian in Notting Hill.  

Leading the Emberwood team, David Hazell has been appointed as Executive Head Chef and Sharky Patterson as Restaurant General Manager.  

Under David’s culinary flair, the menu will be inspired by the fascinating history and legacy of Bath, and will focus on thoughtful, ingredient-driven dishes that highlight Somerset’s rich agricultural landscape, reflecting a commitment to local producers, seasonal cooking, and the joy of gathering around the fire to share good food.  

A prolific team of partners have also been formed to create an impressive cocktail and wine list for the new bar.  These include the celebrated author of The Cocktail Cabinet Taste; Zoe Burgess from Atelier Pip.   

Shaun comments: “We are incredibly excited to unveil Emberwood and the outstanding team that will be part of this new dining experience. At the heart of our restaurant is the best, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, cooked authentically and prepared in a feature open kitchen and charcoal fired hearth. Our building is one of the original Georgian buildings in Bath, we are at the heart of Bath’s history and want to invite all the local community to experience our fantastic new menus and hospitality.

Emberwood is part of the multi-million pound refurbishment of The Francis Hotel on Queen Square and will open in spring 2025.

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