A popular outdoor bar in Norwich is set to make a splash when it reopens for the summer season.
The Botanical Garden Bar & Kitchen is located at the home of Curious Directive in St Simon and St Jude Church in Elm Hill.
The theatre company first launched a food and drink offering in 2020 in response to the pandemic, which proved so popular that it has returned every summer since.
They expanded this with The Potting Shed dining room inside the church at the start of 2024.
On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May 16 until July 27, both the indoor and outdoor spaces will be open.
They will host a residency from Meg Greenacre - the chef behind Curious Directive's hit show Gastronomic.
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She said: "It is brilliant to be back with a fresh and summery menu, but also with options for the cooler summer evenings.
"The menu is inspired by some of my favourite artworks that feature food and it offers something for everyone."
The dishes have been called 'sharing canvases', including 'Got a Salmon On #3' inspired by Sarah Lucas' 1997 self-portrait.
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This consists of citrus gin-cured salmon with lime mascarpone crème, parsley crostini, confit hen’s yolk, watercress, cured cucumber and gin gel.
Also on offer is a choice of three pizzas, sides and nibbles, desserts and a cheeseboard.
They source all of their produce locally and dogs are allowed in the garden only on leads.
Jack Lowe, Curious Directive's artistic director and CEO, said: "Meg is such a talented, creative and versatile chef.
"Her food can be enjoyed inside in The Potting Shed or outside in our beautiful garden and it really is an exceptional experience."
Payment is by card only and the opening times are 5.30pm to 10.45pm, with the final seating for food at 8.30pm.
Book a table and see the menu at curiousdirective.com/botanical-garden-bar
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