Al Fresco Dining
As day turns into evening, the outdoor oasis of individual dining spaces at Gibbon Bridge, are brought to life with strings of lighting and romantic candelabras
Gibbon Bridge’s al fresco area is a unique, all-weather oasis of individual eating spaces in the Ribble Valley. Tucked away in a secluded corner of this phenomenal Forest of Bowland estate, the space offers an alternative to the more formal gatherings in the hotel’s conservatory and restaurant.
Responding to the changing way in which customers wish to dine, hotelier Janet Simpson was ahead of the game when she designed and created a unique foodie outdoors experience.
“We’ve noticed an increasing demand for less traditional dining outside and it is great for all the family to come and dine outside whether for fun or for celebrating an event,” explains Janet.
“What we have created here is a series of outdoor dining spaces, beautifully presented. I enjoy nothing more than being outside on the grill and being the group’s personal chef for the day.”
From the elegant greenhouse to the quirky pergola ‘pods’, Janet has created a stunning space for people to gather and eat outdoors during the day or night, throughout the summer.
Al fresco dishes include delicious sharing platters of seafood, tempura vegetables, ribs with plum sauce, Thai beef and chargrilled tuna. There is something for everyone.
As day turns to night, strings of outdoor lighting, candelabras and ambient up-lighting brings each area to life, highlighting the secluded and tranquil grounds bathed in moonlight.
Guests can hire out all the outdoor dining areas for approximately 100 friends and the half-an-acre garden they stand in, for a full day and night of al fresco fun.
Janet expects al fresco wining and dining to continue to play a large part in the hotel’s bookings throughout the year. Even in the winter small groups can cosy up in front of the woodburning stove and enjoy heart-warming hotpots and casseroles.
Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant
Green Lane, Chipping
Forest of Bowland PR3 2TQ
01995 61456
www.gibbon-bridge.co.uk
