New Newcastle luxury hotel announces award winning chef as head of kitchen
One of the city’s newest hotels has announced it will open with an award winning chef at the helm of its kitchen.
Hotel Gotham, which is set to open later this year, has announced award-winning North East chef David Kennedy will take charge of the site’s food offerings.
Opening in two phases, the hotel will be welcoming its first guests in the second half of 2025 before expanding in early 2026.
Situated in the old fire station on Pilgrim Street, the hotel will be a luxury offering, much like the new Dakota Hotel which opened on the Quayside earlier this year.
The hotel’s kitchen will be named Siren as a nod to the building’s history and its heads have announced David Kennedy will lead its team.
The site is promising seasonal menus championing local producers and a drive to win the coveted Green Michelin Star for sustainability.
The green star is awarded to restaurants which demonstrate a commitment to sustainable gastronomy.
In addition to Siren, the site has announced the on-site Fire Bar for drinks with the team promising show-stopping cocktails, a buzzing courtyard terrace and a weekend soundtrack of live DJs and music.
Pilgrim Street will be the hotel brand’s third site after already opening up for business in Bristol and Manchester.