Skip navigation

Gloucestershire Business News

Twelve jobs created by new gin bar

A new bar inspired by memories of Britain's colonial past has opened in Cheltenham creating 12 jobs.

Established Anglo-Indian restaurant East India Café on the spa town's Promenade is the brains and money behind the Memsahib Gin & Tea Bar. The value of its investment remains under wraps.

Inspired by the British Crown's rule of the Indian subcontinent from 1858 to 1947 the publicity photos for the new attraction recreate  the period with gusto.

Guests at its exclusive opening night were treated to canapés, gin and light entertainment from local historian Arthur Collins.

Litu Mohiuddin, co-owner of East India Cafe and the new Memsahib Gin & Tea Bar, said: "The months of hard work have finally paid off and we are so proud to have officially opened our gin and tea bar.

"After the incredible reaction from our guests on Friday, we are thrilled to now be sharing our excellent food and creative drinks with everyone."

Litu added: "Our sophisticated new venue offers 55 gins sourced from all over the world. We have carefully selected every gin and design element of our new bar to ensure we offer an exceptional experience every time."

According to the business owners "the design for the bar's interior is inspired by the British Raj period, and more specifically the home of memsahibs - upper-class women renowned as exquisite hosts who opened their homes to friends and family, delivering exceptional hospitality, while also championing the causes of women's rights and female empowerment".

Memsahib is described as a respectful form of address by non-whites to a married white or upper class woman.

Related Articles

Versarien's revenues halve and losses rise Image

Versarien's revenues halve and losses rise

Forest of Dean-based advanced engineering group Versarien saw its revenues halve last year.

Gloucestershire company launches same-day service Image

Gloucestershire company launches same-day service

Gloucester-based Freemans Event Partners has launched a brand-new around-the-clock foodservice logistics offer.

Gloucester business expands at Elmbridge Court Image

Gloucester business expands at Elmbridge Court

Just three offices are now available for rent at Elmbridge Court, following the latest letting.

Cirencester town centre to deliver improved parking Image

Cirencester town centre to deliver improved parking

Better parking and traffic control improvements for Cirencester residents and businesses.

Copyright 2024 Moose Partnership Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any content is strictly forbidden without prior permission.