We've brought an atmospheric Speakeasy to a well-known coastal spot
A new Speakeasy has opened its doors inspired by the bold glamour of the Prohibition era.
Open to hotel residents, spa guests and visitors, Harvey’s Bar is a stylish new addition at Seaham Hall.
As well as a new bar spot for cocktails and drinks, Harvey’s is also serving light bites and large plates.
The bar is inspired by the venue’s colourful history, including Lord Byron’s nuptials in 1815, with the name inspired by Alex Harvey’s transformation of Seaham Hall’s cellars into a secret whiskey route during the Prohibition era.
Open seven days a week, guests can enjoy a variety of cocktails inspired by Seaham Hall’s past, including the ‘Illegal’ Margarita, ‘Barrel Aged Negroni’ and ‘Bees’ Knees Royale’, alongside twists on classics including the ‘Cosmopolitan Daisy’ and ‘Papa Doble Hemingway Daiquiri’.
The food menu includes item such as Prosciutto di Parma with basil pesto, rocket and mozzarella, herb roasted chicken paired with roasted garlic mayonnaise, pickles, baby gem lettuce and parmesan, and honey and clove house baked ham and pease pudding.
Also available are a selection of larger plates, including handmade pasta with tomato sauce, olives and Sicilian capers, roasted cod fillet with salsa verde and lemon, and angus steak and bone marrow burger served with Swiss cheese, pickles and koffman fries.
Guests can also enjoy cream tea between 12-3pm daily.
Ross Grieve, Managing Director at Seaham Hall, said: “Our vision for Harvey’s Bar was to create something bold and atmospheric, a bar that stands alone as a destination, not simply as an extension of the hotel.
“Harvey’s Bar celebrates Seaham Hall’s remarkable past while bringing something completely new to the North East. Every element has been designed to immerse guests in a sense of glamour, sophistication and understated luxury and we can’t wait for people to experience it.”