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Brightsmith On The Water (www.brightsmithonthewater.co.uk), a stylish bar and restaurant located within Hilton Birmingham Metropole, will officially open its doors on 9th September. Part of the hotel’s multimillion-pound refurbishment and boasting an enviable waterfront location, Brightsmith will serve a delicious menu of small and large plates, brunch at weekends and an innovative cocktail menu.

Inspired by the artisan makers at the heart of Birmingham’s world-renowned jewellery quarter, Brightsmith’s food and drink mission is to capture the attention to detail of these craftspeople, and their expertise in combining the best of ingredients. The kitchen, headed up by Chef Peter Daly will deliver a menu of unique, mouth-watering and beautiful dishes and serves – all overlooking Pendigo Lake.

A nod to the traditional ‘Brightsmith’ - a crafter specialising in highlighting the beauty of the ‘bright’ metals, silver, brass, and tin - the interiors of Brightsmith showcase brass and metallic features throughout. Likewise, Brightsmith’s aim is to draw attention to the best the region has to offer – local produce and quality ingredients, carefully curated to show off Birmingham‘s exciting emerging food culture.

SIPS AND SERVES

A 120-cover bright, airy space lined with soft teal velvet banquettes, high and low seating, panelled wooden and geometric tile floors, and statement metal dividers, alongside lush planting, floral patterns and textures, and a green colour palette; the design of the space creates a sense of bringing the outside in. In the centre of the room Brightsmith boasts a feature wood panelled, underlit bar that looks out onto the 50-cover, heated all-weather terrace, welcoming summer after-work drinks and dinner al fresco with colleagues or friends. Cocktails will be shaken all evening and into the early hours while DJ’s will provide a vibey atmosphere. A creative cocktail list, including signature serves of L.B.D (Black vodka, prosecco and bitters); Paloma Thyme (tequila, lime, thyme syrup and pink grapefruit soda); Cherry Wood Smoked Old Fashioned (bourbon, bitters and Maraschino syrup), and The Brum Brûlée (pineapple rum, Campari, pineapple juice and lime juice), alongside a range of premium beers, lagers, wines, Champagnes and spirits.

DINE

Visit with mates, dates and the fun half of the office(!) and indulge in a range of small plates for the table, including chicken lollipops with a harissa dip; scallop & crab in a bisque with chorizo oil hollandaise and caviar; truffle and rosemary marinated beef fillet, and pea croquettes filled with black bomber Cheddar. Large plates offer all the crowd pleasers from a sharing cote du boeuf rib-eye with triple cooked rosemary and garlic chips, through to a pork belly vindaloo curry ‘Goa style.’

WEEKEND BRUNCH

Come Saturday, Brightsmith opens its doors early to welcome the party for bottomless brunch. A not to be missed weekend fixture, expect bottomless Aperol spritz, bottled beers and prosecco, alongside a choice of brunch cocktails such as the fruity and floral Poppet - Chase gin and pear liqueur muddled with fresh cucumber, shaken with apple and lemon juice, and sweetened with the bar’s homemade Earl Grey syrup, and garnished with dried rose buds; Strawberry Basil Sour - Chase gin and strawberry liqueur vigorously shaken with fresh strawberries, basil, lemon juice and Aquafaba; and a Passion Fruit Martini topped with a light pineapple foam.

Welcome the weekend with indulgent brunch dishes from a classic smashed avocado medley, or stacked buttermilk pancakes; through to a flat ‘Khobez’ bread, and Huevos Rancheros.

THE PLACE TO PARTY

Guests won’t only be drawn to Brightsmith for the incredible cocktails and dishes, but the destination bar and restaurant will offer range of beats, creating a vibe for whatever your mood and whatever the weather. Think the Balearics meets Birmingham with a hit list of chart anthems to get the party started, juxtaposed with chilled and soulful house playlists for watching the sunset and as the bar warms up.

Tom Bartlett, Director of Food & Beverage at Hilton Birmingham Metropole says:Brightsmith On The Water is going to be Birmingham’s most glamourous new hot spot to be seen in. It has been exciting to have been part of the unveiling of the hotel’s multi-million pound refurbishment, taking command of bringing exciting new Food & Beverage concepts to life at the hotel. We have a hugely talented team at Brightsmith, from the innovative mixologists to Chef Peter Daly in the kitchen. I know it will be a super vibey opening for the area – giving locals and guests alike a new fun and electric destination to party in and its waterfront location is not to be missed!”

Located on the N.E.C complex and just five minutes from Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International Train Station, Brightsmith On The Water offers the idyllic stop off from which to explore Birmingham Whether you’re a jet-set exec or on a leisure trip and looking for a stylish bar to hang out, Brightsmith offers a destination for everyone. Located within Hilton Birmingham Metropole, the hotel boasts 31 conference and event facilities, spanning over 65,000 square feet of space, with the largest able to accommodate up to 2,000 people at any one time.

From an afternoon mocktail on the expansive all-weather terrace overlooking the lake, to a choice of small plates made for sharing, substantial larger dishes and tempting sides and desserts, Brightsmith is the perfect spot for everything from afternoon cocktails, secret rendezvous and late-night dinners and DJs.

Be one of the first to secure a table for the launch on 9th September, book now here - www.brightsmithonthewater.co.uk