Chance to dine under the stars in pub’s cosy domes
A NOTTINGHAMSHIRE pub has taken an unusual approach to keeping customers warm this winter with a unique dining experience.
Ye Olde Bridge Inn in Oxton has installed three cosy outd-door see-through domes.
Each dome seats up to eight and is heated while being lit by atmospheric LED fairy lights. And waiter service means diners do not have to step outside.
Owner Hannah Lloyd said: “Last year, we had a children’s event where we bought a 20sq ft dome and it was such a hit. We never advertised it but people booked it to dine in but it wasn’t to this level. With it being four and a half metres high, it was hard to heat so this year. We decided to invest and bring in these domes.”
She added: “The domes are staying with us until after the winter.
“At the moment, we have covered them in blankets and fur rugs and we’ve made pampas grass chandeliers for them so it’s really festive.”
The restaurant has just launched a new winter menu, with offerings including chicken yakitori skewers.
There are still plenty of classics on offer including stonebaked fresh pizzas, and burgers ranging from maple bacon to vegan served with fries.
Not only that but there are a few sweet treats on the menu including a caramelised walnut and pistachio tart that sounds too good to be passed up.
The pods cost £45 to hire and can be booked through the company website.
Hannah said: “Come springtime, we will be putting them in a field so we can do starlight pizza nights.
“We want to do pizza and wine where you can sit up there with your own music, fairy lights and the stars.
“It’s a really good alternative where people can have value for money but they get the experience of dining out.”