Offering The Chapel Bar’s new resident restaurant Arenella will open on Sunday 18th October 2020. Every weekend from 12.00 – 10pm guests will be able to enjoy a hearty Southern Italian inspired bottomless lunch, comprising a mouth-watering 2 course meal and free-flowing spritzes and Prosecco. Until the end of November all drinks will be half price from Monday – Friday and food at Arenella will be half price from Wednesday to Friday.

Bordered by plants and hedges, the heated terrace exudes an atmosphere of tranquil relaxation, a beautiful oasis set away from the hubbub of the Angel area. In line with the current social distancing restrictions, tables will be carefully spaced 1 meter apart, seating 40 people at once. The required measurements have been put in place to ensure each guest feels completely comfortable and at ease whilst dining in a safe and sanitised environment.

Arenella is named after the seaside town in Sicily near to where the owners’ mother grew up and where the family’s love affair with simple honest food originates. Having previously owned Lena in Shoreditch, the owners will continue this philosophy of simple Southern Italian cooking at Arenella during their residency at The Chapel Bar. The all-day weekend lunch menu will feature various seasonal dishes – warming stews and freshly made pasta mains to choose from along with an additional starter or dessert course comprising of typical Italian fare. Examples from the food menu include:

• Caponata – aubergines, capers, pine nuts – £5.00
• Nduja Tortellini and red pesto – £12.00
• Tortelloni Mushroom and truffle, butter and parmesan – £13.00
• Cioppino – Seafood stew, fregola – £15.00
• Sicilian lemon polenta cake -£6.00

As part of the £35 bottomless offering, guests will be able to enjoy, in abundance, Prosecco or a selection of delectable Italian spritz cocktails such as Aperol, Vino Bianco and Elderflower, accompanied by 2 courses per person. Designed by Bar Manager Jamie Barter, the diverse drinks list will also showcase an array of signature and classic cocktails as well as Low ABV libations, all set at a reasonable price. Furthermore, a plethora of spirits, wines and draft beers will also be on tap.

In addition to the new space, The Chapel Bar houses a ground floor seating area, as well as a large open plan space on the first floor, featuring a fully stocked bar which leads out onto the delightful terrace garden. Whether it’s after work drinks, or catching up with friends, the space also lends itself perfectly for events and private parties.

Opening Times

Arenella: Wednesday to Friday 17.00 – 22.00
Bottomless lunch offering Saturday- Sunday 12.00 -22.00
£35 per person includes 2 courses, unlimited spritz or Prosecco over a 2-hour sitting

The Chapel Bar: Monday – Friday 16.00 – 22.00
Saturday and Sunday 12.00 – 22.00
https://www.thechapelbar.co.uk/ I 020 7833 4090

The Chapel Bar
29 Penton Street
London N1 9PX