New restaurant unveiled as part of £15m expansion at York hotel

Set to open June 2017, ‘The Rise’ is the latest dining venture from The Grand Hotel & Spa, York.

Serving modern cuisine across a new ‘small plate’ concept, the 130-cover restaurant will become part of a £15m expansion project for The Grand Hotel & Spa.

The hotel’s expansion will also see the addition of 101 bedrooms when a new accommodation wing opens later this year.

When complete, the development will double the number of five-star rooms in York, from 107 to 208, generating an additional £1.7m of annual visitor expenditure for the local economy.

Set serve seasonal and ethically-sourced ingredients, the menu at The Rise will offer a twist on British favourites from chef, Craig Atchinson.

Diners will also be offered local beers and ales, a hand-selected wine offering, signature cocktails as well as live music.

Overlooking the York City Walls, The Rise will be an all-day dining destination.

Envisioned by design practice, Twenty2 Degrees, the restaurant interiors have been inspired by York’s heritage, creating an industrial dining room, combined with an open kitchen, cocktail bar and a heated garden terrace.

Philip Bolson, general manager of The Grand Hotel & Spa, York, said: “This is an incredibly exciting time for those of us working here in the hotel amid our expansion and development.

“The Rise will be a fantastic addition to the city’s diverse range of dining and entertainment options, and we can promise great food, signature drinks, exceptional service and live music in an environment which we believe will become a firm favourite for locals, visitors and tourists alike.

“The countdown to the opening of Rise is now on and this will be followed later this year by the addition of our new accommodation wing.”