Our terrace transforms into an English floral escape this summer

Ahead of the summer months, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences is transforming its terrace into a natural haven adorned with blooming floral displays. Opening to the public on 7th June, the outdoor space draws inspiration from a classic English summer garden as well as the hotel’s verdant 239m² Living Wall which both removes CO² and contributes to healthy O² levels. The Athenaeum’s terrace will also feature a collaboration with award-winning London gin brand, Hayman’s, introducing a quintessentially British Summer Spritz menu that channels the shared ‘independent spirit’ of both the hotel and the brand.

The Athenaeum’s impressive outdoor terrace has capacity for 26 guests and allows visitors to the Mayfair hotel to dine and drink al fresco whilst overlooking the vast expanse of Green Park. Guests are invited to shelter from the sun under chic green parasols, surrounded by floral displays and plush cushions and blankets to allow for maximum comfort whilst they soak up the buzz of the city.

The new Summer Spritz Terrace menu embodies the refined flavours of an English Summer Garden, evoking nostalgia for sun-soaked days of the past. Priced at £15 each, guests can treat themselves to a Peach & Rose made with Hayman’s Peach & Rose, prosecco, sugar syrup and soda, an Aperol Spritz made using Hayman’s London Dry Gin, Aperol, Cointreau and grapefruit juice or an elevated classic or a Hayman’s Cup made with Hayman’s Exotic Citrus Gin, Pimm’s and lemonade. There is also a delicious non-alcoholic spritz available – the 0% London Hugo which is made up of non-alcoholic gin, elderflower cordial, Noughty Sparkling Wine and tonic. Each spritz is intentionally garnished with flowers and fruit, to bring a touch of the blooming floral display to every sip. Visitors can also add a glass topper to their drink in the form of summer-inspired nibbles, for just £5.

For those looking to dine, visitors are invited to enjoy a selection of vibrant, plant-forward dishes designed to complement the refreshing Summer Spritz selection. Example dishes include green pea guacamole served with almond sour crème and Pico de Gallo, English crumpets topped with plant based cream cheese, harissa and honey, Portobello and tofu veggie burger alongside meat and fish options such as The Athenaeum’s staple chicken Caesar salad and a delicious native seafood platter, perfect for sharing.

The Athenaeum Hotel and Residence’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in the terrace’s new menus, which have been printed on seeded English wildflower paper. Containing seeds that match the plants in the hotel’s iconic Living Wall, the new menus have been purposefully designed to help share the magic of nature beyond just the hotel terrace and guests are encouraged to take one home as a keepsake to plant in their own garden.

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