Sparkling Silver Anniversary

Corks were popping as more than 150 invited guests celebrated a special 25th anniversary for The Holt Lodge Hotel.

The Deputy Mayor of Wrexham Borough Council Cllr David Griffiths was in attendance at the Wrexham Road based hotel, as guests sampled Champagne and local seasonal produce. The original builder of The Holt Lodge Hotel, Ray Davies was at the celebration which also marked the completion of refurbishment of the Hotel’s new kitchens, Rafters Restaurant, 36 ensuite rooms and reception area.

The kitchens at the independently owned The Holt Lodge Hotel have recently undergone a makeover with brand new state of the art cookery equipment, new flooring and fittings throughout.

The new menu for the Christmas period, created by Head Chef Tony Cowley, formerly of the Dorchester Hotel and the QE2, was also launched at the celebration. Guests sampled items from the new menu, which includes everything from burgers to fillet steaks, fajitas to a wide selection of fresh fish including lobster.

A quarter of a century ago, The Holt Lodge Hotel started using suppliers Woodward Foodservice, of Deeside Industrial Park, Chester and 25 years on they are still being used.

Andrew and Alex Smeaton, owners of The Holt Lodge Hotel, said:

“We are delighted to be celebrating 25 years of trading. Investment in The Holt Lodge Hotel has rejuvenated this part of Wrexham Road, which was quite run down in the 1980’s. Holt Lodge has kept ahead of the times and grown to meet the needs of discerning visitors to Wrexham, including the business community at Wrexham Industrial Estate. When we opened, a colour TV in every room was considered cutting edge. Now there is wireless broadband throughout. Holt Lodge has been getting it right for 25 years and we are still known for our service, quality and value; things that never change. We are now looking forward to a busy Christmas period, with only a few spaces left for our famous Christmas Party Nights.”

For all enquiries and bookings please call 01978 661002 or email enquiries@holtlodge.co.uk, or you can visit the website www.holtlodge.co.uk

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Editors notes:

The Christmas Holt Lodge Social Diary for December 2007 can be downloaded from the website. Christmas Party Nights include Abba Night on Thursday December 6, Robbie Williams Tribute Act on Wednesday December 12 and Madonna Night on Thursday December 13.

Owners of The Holt Lodge Hotel, Wrexham Road, Holt, Wrexham LL139SW, North Wales also own The Alyn in Rossett and The Druid in Pontblyddyn. Contacts:

Jane Harrad-Roberts Managing Director, Marketing Projects Email: jane@marketingprojects.co.uk Mobile: +44 7785 395705 Tel: +44 1244 330000 Press hotline: +44 1244 330101

 

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