Sheffield was recently declared “the real ale capital of the world” in a report commissioned by the University of Sheffield, and that’s not just because the city itself is home to a number of award winning breweries and pubs, but also the surrounding area too. And now there’s a new beer on the scene that’s bound to be a big hit!
The “Peak District Pale Ale” is now available at Bank House Hathersage, an award-winning contemporary restaurant and cocktail bar in the beautiful Peak District village. It is the result of a unique collaboration with Sheffield’s acclaimed Abbeydale Brewery, and the talented local Hathersage artist Si Homfray who owns and runs Peak District Design and Park Designs.
The Peak District Pale Ale represents the perfect blend of local craftsmanship and artistic flair. The vibrant artwork for the pump clip and beer can, designed by Si Homfray, captures the essence of the Peak District, and is eye-catching and fun. It will undoubtedly be a collector's item for beer enthusiasts, art lovers, and probably fans of the Peak District too!
Si Homfray says: “It is an absolute pleasure to work with Abbeydale Brewery and Lawrence at Bank House on this project... and the Peak District Pale Ale is a great pint to boot - a joy to drink! I’m a happy and very proud designer all round”.
This collaboration signifies Abbeydale’s commitment to supporting local businesses and creating exceptional products to be enjoyed by the community. “As a brewery, our most important asset is our customers,” said a spokesperson for the brewery, “and we’re delighted to have worked with a thriving local venue to craft something special that suits their bar perfectly.”
Bank House Hathersage was formerly a historic bank, built in 1910 featuring striking Neo-Jacobean style architecture, before becoming a restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The striking building is split across three levels, with the cocktail bar and social dining on the ground floor and the restaurant and private dining on the first floor.
The restaurant offers fresh, locally sourced seasonal produce with the aim of providing a European-influenced metropolitan drinking and dining experience in the heart of rural Derbyshire (which is only half an hour’s drive from Sheffield city centre). Their drinks menu includes a number of local ales from the Bradfield and Abbeydale Breweries, the new Peak District Pale Ale is a welcome addition to their already impressive selection.
“Here at Bank House we pride ourselves on working with the best brand partners we possibly can, and when those partners are as local as the two on this project we really do believe we’ve got something to shout about!” said Lawrence Key, Operations Director of Bank House.
“We’ve worked with Abbeydale since day one and have never had anything but amazing things to say about their beer. Which is exactly why we chose them to brew us our very own ‘Peak District Pale Ale’, and when it came to designing the badge there really was no one other than Si at Park Designs. His custom artwork for the label truly encapsulates the spirit of the national park whilst seamlessly blending into our modern contemporary restaurant here at Bank House.”
The Peak District Pale Ale is 4.3% ABV and available exclusively from Bank House Hathersage. Opening hours are 9:30am-11pm, 7 days a week. So whether you’re looking for a refreshing pint as part of a rural ramble, or something to accompany a fine dining experience, Bank House and their new Peak District Pale Ale from Abbeydale Brewery has got you covered!
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