Drake & Morgan, the Bowmark Capital-backed group, is to further strengthen it’s the Refinery format pipeline with the rebrand of a further two of its Corney & Barrow Wine Bars.
Following its acquisition of the 11-strong wine bar business last summer as part of the group’s commitment to rolling out The Refinery brand, two bars will reopen as The Refinery CityPoint and The Refinery New Street Square bringing the total number of sites within the Refinery portfolio to six.
The group has disposed of two Corney & Barrow bars and rebranded a further two under new individual names, leaving it with a further five from the original deal to either convert or dispose of.
Opening in late February on Ropemaker Street, near Moorgate, the 4,700sq ft site at CityPoint will offer 166 covers across a bar, restaurant, private dining room and lounge area. The Refinery New Street Square, near Chancery Lane, will open a month later towards the end of March, and is 3,400sq ft with a capacity of 100 covers on the mixed use ground floor. An additional 40 covers can be accommodated on a semi-private mezzanine level.
Both sites, designed by Fusion, will showcase the brand’s signature features – a large statement bar, a mix of traditional dining and lounge seating, banquettes and booths as well as distinctive dining and lounge areas.
The all-day drinking and dining destinations will trade Monday to Friday for breakfast, lunch and dinner; offering a choice of seasonal dishes and small plates. An extensive wine list sits alongside premium spirits, beers and innovative cocktails.
As previously announced, Drake & Morgan will open four brand new bar restaurants this year: three in London at West India Quay, Cannon Green and on Principal Place plus one in Manchester on St Peter Square.
