The beer taps have been turned on and the cocktails are well and truly flowing as The Cherry Tree, on Blackwellgate, welcomes its first customers tonight (Friday, November 15). The former Avalon has had a major transformation, with new pictures showing off the luxurious new furniture, hanging foliage, and elegant lighting fixtures, all topped off with a new look bar. Work has been ongoing to revamp the site for several weeks, with new signs being erected on the venue’s front just last weekend.
The Cherry Tree, in Darlington (Image: CHERRY TREE) The Cherry Tree, in Darlington (Image: CHERRY TREE) And while punters will be able to enjoy the world of "exclusive cocktails and master mixologists" from Friday, there are many more plans in the pipeline for the Cherry Tree. The bar will early next year install a new kitchen and plans to launch bottomless brunches, themed events, and more. Fans of the former Avalon will know the garden and its DJ decks were always a big draw - and bosses have teased that the new-look garden will be “amazing” when the summer months come around next year.
The Cherry Tree, in Darlington (Image: CHERRY TREE) One of the owners of the cocktail bar, Rema Uddin, told The Northern Echo: “Darlington is a fantastic town and we are delighted to be opening up in Darlington’s Imperial Quarter. “We have got loads of ideas and can’t wait to bring these to life. The garden is huge and we have grand plans for this so expect something a bit different.
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