By Nicola Walker
Herringbone Goldenacre, located on South Trinity Road near the city’s Botanic Gardens, has reopened following a significant refurbishment and also boasts a brand-new menu to complement its stylish décor. The new look is clearly a hit with customers as when I wandered in on a Wednesday afternoon the place was already buzzing.
The neighbourhood venue has a curved exterior that has been painted pale blue with large windows, smart signage and distinct branding. Operated by Buzzworks Holdings, there has clearly been a lot of thought put into the design with clean lines and the blending of geometric shape patterns. The natural wood and soft colour palette are also used to full advantage to create a fresh, welcoming environment. The venue now has a fashionable semi-private dining area for larger parties and is separated into three distinct sections including a high table area for guests to enjoy a bite while watching selected sport on a brand-new, hidden, wide screen TV.
The first thing that struck me was the pastel shades, bare brick walls and natural wood which all combine to create a cosy ambiance. The central area has a new eye-catching tiled floor with a grey and peach pattern that looks like pieces of broken tiles inlaid into the bigger ones. The bar is clad in natural wood panelling which has been downlit and has a slate-coloured top. Directly above this more wood has been used to create almost crate like spaces for storage. This section also has high wooden tables and chairs and some of these chairs have been upholstered in cream leather with a distinct black and cream wave pattered back.
To the right there is a relaxed dining area with lower tables and chairs. The tables all have soft curved edges, and the chairs are a mix of rattan and painted wood creating pops of colour. A bare brick wall gives way to a wooden panelled mint green wall and banquettes take centre stage, beautifully upholstered with green and blues. A wooden shelving unit acts as a partition and is adorned with ceramics and leafy green plants.
The lights throughout the venue are magnificent. Each area has different styles of large statement wicker shades that hang from the ceiling. Many of these are cylindrical in shape but my favourite had to be the wide oversized lights in the final room which are adorned with tassels. This room has a warmer colour scheme with a feature wall painted with colourful abstract wine bottles and a distressed white brick wall. They have also cleverly used blackboards, plant pots in darker browns and blacks and the green planting to create interesting focal points against this painted wall. The flooring here is also different as the tiling ends and leads into a natural looking wooden floor. Each of the areas, although similar in décor, has it’s own individual personality.
Ash Bairstow, operations director of Herringbone Goldenacre, said, “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome back our beloved guests, showcasing our fantastic new bar and restaurant and updated menu. We’ve invested a considerable amount in refurbishing the space, adding a layer of comfort throughout while remaining true to our laid-back, contemporary Herringbone style.”
“Not only have we introduced a range of new features for our guests to enjoy, but we’ve also redesigned the flow of the venue to make it feel noticeably bigger and, as a result, increased our capacity by 16 seats.”
I have a feeling they may need these 16 extra seats as it’s sure to be popular spot for locals.
