Patty & Bun founder Joe Grossman is relaunching a pub and restaurant in Barnes overlooking the River Thames.
Chef Sam Andrews and his team, who previously worked at the Camberwell Arms and Ducksoup in Soho, will head up the kitchen at The Watermans Arms when it opens in September within a building that once housed an 1850s Watney pub.
The downstairs area will offer a simple bar menu and upstairs the pub and restaurant space will provide a full a la carte menu.
Grossmann (pictured) said: “The Watermans Arms has been a long-time dream of mine and, as soon as there was the opportunity to take the space and [the] prospect of building something truly special within an area I grew up in [presented itself], there was no looking back. The bones of the place are incredible with high ceilings, beautiful original windows and doors along with a balcony overlooking the water. There are not many locations like it in London – it’s completely unique and iconic.”
Richard Thomas, director of agency at Shelley Sandzer, who represented the landlord on the deal, added: “Having grown up in Barnes, Joe will bring all the passion and excitement of a true local champion to the former Watermans Arms site. He has picked up huge hospitality experience across the capital, and this new venture will follow in the same footsteps.
“Soon to be a cornerstone for the neighbourhood, The Watermans Arms will deliver on both its pub and restaurant elements, in a way that is elevated but instantly recognisable. We always advise landlords on how they can curate a place, introducing exciting F&B concepts like The Watermans Arms that are designed for both the location and its community.”
