Chesterfield’s award-winning independent bar and restaurant, Bottle & Thyme, has relocated to Elder Way. The move has created six new jobs and prompted a seven-day opening for the business.
The family-owned and run business has transformed the flagship corner unit of the former Co-op department store on Jomast’s Elder Way development into a restaurant, private function room which seats up to 40 people, and bar, with additional outdoor space for dining and drinking.
A 10-year lease on the 3,153 sq ft unit was agreed with Jomast in June, and since then, the frontage and interior of the unit have undergone a complete transformation.
The relocation to Elder Way has tripled the size of the business. The separate bar area has enabled owners Hannah and Gavin Grainger to expand Bottle & Thyme’s wine and cocktail menu.
Gavin explained: “Because of the size of the unit, we have been able to zone it internally, which has ensured that it still feels intimate. It looks fantastic. Hannah and I are delighted with how everything has gone. The move has been really well received by our customers, and we’ve had lots of bookings for the restaurant and function room. We’ve really hit the ground running.”
The new private function area, known as The Glass Room, caters for functions of up to 30 guests, Hannah explained: “Being located a short walk from the town hall, there is high demand for micro weddings, and this is already showing in the number of booking we have taken for The Glass Room. It’s a lovely space and something which Chesterfield didn’t have.”
Mark Hill, Jomast’s Commercial Property Director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Bottle & Thyme to Elder Way. Hannah and Gavin have transformed the flagship corner unit of this iconic building, helping further bring our joint vision to life. Together with neighbouring tenants, Premier Inn and Hotpod Yoga, Bottle & Thyme are creating a new leisure and hospitality quarter in the heart of Chesterfield. It is a very exciting time for this iconic site, and we are talking to a number of future potential tenants keen to take advantage of all that the town and the building can offer their businesses.”
