This December, Revolution Bars Group is set to open three new sites under the Revolution brand in Solihull, Inverness and Putney, increasing the portfolio to 72 across the UK and employing in the region of 180 new staff.
Launching on 1st December, Revolution Solihull (11th site in the Midlands) will be located within walking distance to the High Street. The 86-cover bar and restaurant in Solihull is spread across a ground floor and rooftop terrace. The main bar and dining area on the ground floor is a contemporary space with soft tones and gold detailing including a leather-clad feature length bar with marble top. The Terrace Bar in contrast uses reclaimed timber and exposed steels softened by tall trees, mood lighting and comfortable seating.
Opening on 20th December, in the city centre near the River Ness, is Revolution Inverness, the brand’s sixth in Scotland. The 98-cover bar and restaurant, located in a listed building converted from former department store McEwans, is split over two floors. With two different architectural styles, part 1960s and an older 19th century interior, care has been taken to integrate the two styles together, restoring the building’s original period features and maintaining its character.
Revolution will open its sixth London venue in Putney again on 20th December on the site of a former grand Victorian hotel. The 120-cover, three storey bar will retain original period features in the large ground floor restaurant area with an open fire whilst incorporating contemporary and urban design features using natural timber, concrete and metal. The second-floor mezzanine level extends the bar and dining space further with the third floor providing access to private function rooms and an outdoor roof terrace and bar.
The Revolution brand is driven by a premium proposition of experimental cocktails, coupled with a menu of contemporary British and Stateside classics including pizzas, burgers and wraps. All three sites will be offering live entertainment, bespoke party packages and masterclasses.
Myles Doran, Commercial Director of Revolution Bars Group comments: “The property team have worked tirelessly to secure these fantastic venues in high footfall locations and we are confident they will perform well. With three openings planned before Christmas and in quick succession, we are able to capitalise on the key festive trading period. We continue to grow fuelled by consumer appetite for quality bars and restaurants that deliver a premium proposition and look forward to welcoming and training nearly 200 new members to the team.”