A Bristol pub that only re-opened under new owners nine months ago has been singled out for praise in the prestigious Michelin restaurant guide. The Blaise Inn at Henbury was launched in December 2021 by former Harvey Nichols Bristol executive chef Louise McCrimmon.
Louise was made redundant during the pandemic after working for Harvey Nichols for 23 years, 12 of them in Bristol. She was starting to plan her next move during lockdown when she spotted her local pub in Henbury for sale.
With her husband, Ian, and neighbours Nicola and Peter Gilbert, the two couples took over the Blaise Inn close to Blaise Castle Estate. They refurbished the pub, improved the large courtyard beer garden and introduced a food menu.
