Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa – owned by Thwaites – has opened a brand-new experience restaurant named FYR Bar & Grill (pronounced ‘fire’).
The restaurant is an open-flame grill concept, which means the menu is focused on dishes that are cooked directly over fire, and guests are able to dine in an immersive, open kitchen style experience – with the main cooking area located among the diners in the restaurant.
There’s a variety of seating and dining options, but notably, up to ten guests are able to sit around a central open grill and enjoy their meal just inches away from the theatrical style flaming area where it was just cooked.
“Creating memorable experiences has always been a top priority for us here at Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa – and we know that FYR is going to add a whole new level to that. Think live roaring flames, chef interactions, and sensational fresh flavours – we’re all about the experience,” said Paul Nixon, general manager at Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa.
The project has seen £500,000 invested, which covers a complete interiors overhaul with a whole new look and feel to the aesthetics of the restaurant, a custom-made grill area and state-of-the-art catering equipment, as well as a bespoke breakfast counter and chef’s table.
The design direction was led by head of interior design at Thwaites, Rachel Wooton, who says it was important to create a friendly and social dining space.
“To complement the immersive grilling aspect of this investment, we really wanted to home in on creating a space that well and truly envelopes you in social interaction,” said Rachel.
“The open-fire grill takes centre stage here, prompting conversations and sparking those real ‘wow’ moments. So, to lean into those exciting interactions, we’ve introduced warmth and vibrancy to the colours and tones in this space. We’ve added bespoke eclectic artwork, cosy booth seating, and atmospheric lighting – all to create a sense of comfort, communication, and a little bit of luxury.”
“We’re always looking for new ways to invest in and elevate our offering, and with FYR already reeling in unbeatable reviews at our other hotels, this naturally felt like the next big investment for us,” said Paul.
“The team has worked incredibly hard planning, designing and executing this fantastic new space, so we’re really excited to welcome guests through our doors.”
