Pink Paradise of Palm
Meet Zoe Ellis-Pennick, Co-Owner of Palm Cocktail Bar & Eatery in Chester
How did you come up with the concept of Palm?
I own a fashion events company and often when I would put on intimate events for brands it would be really difficult (especially in the North West) to get venues that had that wow factor visually for marketing/social media but also delivered on the service, food and drinks side of things. When we decided to create Palm we knew it needed to hit a home run in all those areas. The food dishes are inspirations from places we’ve visited or honestly just some of our favourite foods that the chefs have added their own unique twist too. The cocktail menu was put together by our fab team who created so many of them in house as well as researching classics that they felt the customer wanted or could be adapted for the customer. The interior was all about standing out but in a way that felt natural and relaxed the customer, so everyone felt welcome but impressed at the same time. We hoped if we could get all those elements to align, we would have what we wanted out of Palm.
Why did you choose Chester for your first Palm venture?
Honestly; because we live here! We wouldn’t have chosen the city if we didn’t think it would work but we knew it would slot right into the great food and drink selection that Chester already has. We know so much about Chester and its food and drink scene, so it seemed like the perfect place to start.
What was your inspiration behind the venue’s design?
It was more about creating an aesthetic than being inspired by something. We knew we had to create something that customers loved and that would perform well on social media. For us it is all about the attention to detail and making sure we go one step further than the customer and anyone else would expect. Plenty of picture opportunities and making sure that it’s not about just one area or one particular seat; that the entire space fulfils the customers experience in terms of design and aesthetic.
For those who have yet to sample the Palm experience, what can guests expect?
Daytime is very relaxed with incredible food that has a ‘Palm’ twist. Somewhere you can dress in your comfiest clothes or your most outrageous dress and neither look out of place! Night-time is all about cocktails and taking the atmosphere to the next level!
What does the future hold for the Palm brand - will we see opening in other cities?
Definitely; we are already looking at two new locations and expect these to be opening within the next 18-24 months plus we are constantly looking at ways to develop the Chester Palm such as changing and adding small details.
Palm Cocktail Bar and Eatery, 31 Watergate Street, Chester, CH1 2LB
t: 01244 409385
Monday-Saturday: 11am-midnight | Sunday: 12pm-midnight
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