COMING SOON TO SOUTH-EAST LONDON...
PECKHAM CELLARS TO OPEN ON 19.11.19
Peckham Cellars is a new neighbourhood kitchen, wine bar and shop offering delicious seasonal food, a well-curated wine list, and a friendly, vibrant community space. It will officially launch on 19 November and will be open in the evenings for dinner as well as weekend lunches.
Owners, long-time friends and Peckham locals Helen Hall, Luke West-Whylie and Ben McVeigh set out to create a welcoming, hybrid space that will function as the neighbourhood’s go-to spot.
“After years of working in hospitality, we wanted to open what for us is the perfect restaurant: a low-key space with great music and a fun vibe, where you can have some snacks and a glass of wine, share small plates, or have a proper three-course meal,” says co-owner Helen Hall.
There will also be an extensive selection of wines to have in or take away and a regular schedule of special events, including winemaker takeovers, “Magnum Parties”, and DJ nights. Reservations are welcome, but there will always be space for walk-ins.
Helen, whose CV includes time in the kitchens of Spring and Rovi, will oversee the kitchen alongside Head Chef Jay Claus, previously at Quo Vadis, Morito and Bao. The ever-changing menu will be mostly British and Mediterranean in influence, with a focus on high-quality, seasonal ingredients and local suppliers such as Flock and Herd and London Smoke and Cure. They will also be serving epic lunches on Sundays.
The wine list is overseen by former Head Sommelier at 28-50 Fetter Lane and wine educator Ben McVeigh, who has curated a selection of both natural and more traditional styles, championing lesser-known regions and varietals. According to Ben,
“The wine list and the menu have the same guiding principles: quality and flavour. I’m excited to work with so many amazing winemakers, but I also want to make sure there is something for everyone here - both in style and price. As with the menu, the list will change frequently, and you will always find someone willing to talk to you about the wines behind the bar.”
Luke West-Whylie, who worked at Marcella in Deptford and The Jones Family Project, will be managing all aspects of service - recruitment, training and day to day site management. He is also the driving force behind Peckham Cellars’ soundtrack and events.
“We have always talked about creating a space that felt like your coolest friend’s dinner party - a place with great vibes, food and drink, but that ultimately feels a bit like home. We want everyone at Peckham Cellars to walk in feeling like a regular, so that hopefully they will become one!”
Peckham Cellars opens from 19 November at 125 Queens Road, Peckham, SE15 2ND
Website: peckhamcellars.co.uk Instagram, Twitter & Facebook: @peckhamcellars
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