An award-winning distillery and cocktail bar is set to open shortly at Sunny Bank Mills, the iconic Yorkshire mill complex at Farsley between Leeds and Bradford.
John Robert's Botanic Request is moving into the mill's historic Twisting building, which is being comprehensively renovated following a £1m investment. The cocktail bar, called the Test Bar, will open its doors to the public on November 5. During the past 10 years Sunny Bank Mills, one of the most famous family-owned mills in Yorkshire, has been transformed into a modern office and mixed-use retail and leisure complex for the 21st century, creating 400 new jobs.
Ben Peel, co-founder of Botanic Request with his partner Emelie Nilsson, said: "Once we had decided to relocate from nearby Stanningley, we viewed numerous sites but when we stepped into the Twisting, it instantly felt just right for our brand and concept for a distillery and cocktail bar. As a good bar is all about atmosphere, environment and hosting, it was hard not to ignore the beautiful panoramic views looking over the mill’s courtyard and grounds.
