A new bar and restaurant has launched in Cricklade.

Cricklade House Hotel refurbished its bar and restaurant as part of its £1.5 million investment in order to take the hotel to the 4-star market.

More than 120 attendees were invited to celebrate the launch evening, consisting of drinks, food and entertainment from local singer and songwriter Dakota Simpson.

The guest list consisted of prominent businesses including Boeing and New College Swindon and guest of honour Dr Aman Puri, Birmingham-based consul general of India.

James Hemming, operations director for Cricklade House Hotel said: “It was a pleasure to welcome local business leaders and distinguished guests to celebrate the launch of the Hotel’s new bar and restaurant; we are particularly thankful to Dr Puri for officially opening the bar.

“We have been delighted to forge a partnership with the Cotswolds Distillery and in turn introduce their products as house pours, delightful cocktails compiled by head of mixology Oliver Morris and flavoured coffees to a completely refurbished bar, featuring more than 100 whiskies and over 50 gins.

"In addition, Spring will see the launch of the Cotswolds Gin Terrace.”

Guests were able to sample the hotel’s new Tapas Menu as well as staple dishes from the restaurant menu. For more, go to crickladehotel.co.uk