Advert Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Distillery in Wooler, Northumberland, is delighted to announce the following evolution of its eating expertise with the arrival of Bēodern, which can start night eating on 21st March 2025 with a brand new a la carte menu — a becoming celebration of Advert Gefrin’s second anniversary.
Taking its title from the Outdated English time period for ‘Eating Corridor’, Bēodern (pronounced Bay-od-urn), represents the following step in Advert Gefrin’s endeavours to embody the heat of Northumbrian hospitality; constructing upon the success and recognition of the Advert Gefrin Bistro, evolving in response to buyer demand and the invaluable insights gained over two profitable years.
Bēodern brings a brand new dimension to Advert Gefrin’s culinary providing, bringing collectively a refined but welcoming eating expertise with a deep-rooted connection to the area’s wealthy historical past and abundance of excellent native produce. Impressed by the nice feasts of the Anglo-Saxon royal courtroom at Gefrin — the place individuals gathered in grand timber halls to share meals, drink, and hospitality — Bēodern carries this legacy into the current day.
Simply because the royal courtroom of Northumbria welcomed visitors from internationally, Bēodern presents an area the place visitors can come collectively and have a good time ‘moments that matter’ by means of distinctive food and drinks. Dinner will now be served from Thursday to Saturday, alongside lunch supplied seven days every week, with Sunday Lunch remaining a agency spotlight. Bēodern invitations visitors to expertise this distinctive fusion of previous and current.
On the helm is Head Chef Olivier Borja, a seasoned skilled with over 30 years of expertise in positive eating. Olivier has created an thrilling new dinner menu that champions the seasons and the best native elements. His profession consists of time in quite a few Michelin-starred eating places throughout France, together with 3* Lucas-Carton and a pair of* Hôtel du Crillon, in addition to an early profession spotlight cooking for the French President on the Palais de l’Elysée. His worldwide profession spans senior roles in each France and Mexico, together with Govt Chef positions at Brasserie Lipp and Intercontinental Lodge, Mexico Metropolis. Olivier joins Advert Gefrin from a long-term tenure as Govt Chef at Roxburghe Lodge & Golf Course, bringing a meticulous strategy to flavour, presentation, and sourcing the best produce.
Diners can look ahead to dishes akin to Selfmade Sport Terrine with Fig Chutney, Pickled Beetroot with Sourdough Bread and Mackerel Escabeche with Saffron Mayonnaise, Sourdough Bread and Compressed Cucumber to begin. Mains characteristic Duck Breast with Fondant Potatoes, Pickled Blackberries, Celeriac and Apple Purée and Bacon Crumble-Coated Cod with Aubergine, Preserved Tomato, Garlic and Recent Herb Mayonnaise. Desserts embody Madagascan Vanilla and Tácnbora Whisky Crème Brûlée and a Seasonal Fruit Crumble with Tácnbora Whisky Crème Anglaise.
A dedication to supporting Northumberland’s farmers and artisans lies on the coronary heart of Bēodern. Sourcing the best elements, Advert Gefrin proudly collaborates with a collection of native suppliers akin to Notably Good Potatoes from Turvelaws Farm, identified for his or her distinctive high quality and deep-rooted farming heritage, Bread and Roses, an artisan bakery in Alnwick specialising in naturally leavened sourdough breads, and Doddington Dairy, a family-run Northumberland dairy farm for over 50 years, famend for his or her award-winning cheeses and historically crafted ice lotions. These fastidiously chosen companions embody the identical dedication to craftsmanship and authenticity that defines Bēodern ’s culinary ethos.
The drinks providing at Bēodern is equally rooted in high quality and native craftsmanship. Advert Gefrin’s personal spirits—Tácnbora Blended Whisky, Thirlings Gin, and Flyte Whisky Cream—take centre stage, obtainable as the proper pour, woven by means of the menu and showcased in inventive cocktails. The drinks checklist additionally options distinctive native suppliers, together with Marlish Water, Alnwick Brewery, and Cheviot Brewery, making certain a real style of Northumbria in each sip.
Eileen Ferguson, Co-Founding father of Advert Gefrin, commented: “From the very starting, our imaginative and prescient for Advert Gefrin has been to create a spot the place individuals can come collectively, have a good time, and share moments that matter. The success of our Bistro over the previous two years has proven us the urge for food for one thing extra, one thing that actually displays the abundance and richness of our area. With Bēodern, we’re delighted to take the following step in our journey, providing an area that’s each welcoming and refined, the place visitors can savour the most effective of Northumbrian produce, crafted with care and creativity.”
Bēodern will formally start night eating on twenty first March 2025. Reservations are actually open.
