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"Festival Show Stoppers" at The Bollinger Bar

Debbie Taylor, General Manager of Rocco Forte's The Balmoral, has been awarded the most coveted accolade in UK hotel management, Caterer and Hotelkeeper's Manager of The Year.

The UK's only Bollinger Bar at Rocco Forte's The Balmoral is set to make its debut at this year's Edinburgh Festival. The Bollinger Bar's resident mixologists are delighted to introduce "Festival Show Stoppers" - a tantalising collection of Summer Cocktails.

A refreshing and sophisticated twist on the classic champagne cocktail and an innovative blend of classic spirits, "Festival Show Stoppers" have been designed exclusively for The Edinburgh Festival and will be available from 5 August until 2 September 2007.

Priced at £9.50 and £12.50 for the Champagne cocktails,
The "Festival Show Stoppers" Collection includes:
  • "The Leading Lady"
    Dubonnet and Absolut Raspberry, topped up with Bollinger Champagne
  • "The Leading Man"
    Blue Curacao and Bombay Sapphire, topped up with Bollinger Champagne
  • "The Producer"
    Myers Dark Rum, Cointreau, Orange and Pineapple Juices, Grenadine and a dash of Angostura Bitters
  • "The Director"
    Glenmorangie 10 year old, Drambuie and Martini Rosso
At No.1 Princes Street, The Bollinger Bar is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the Edinburgh Festival. Festival-goers and guests alike can relax in the glamorous surroundings and enjoy the personalised table service and resident jazz pianist, for a truly decadent Festival night out.

The Balmoral is celebrating summer with the following fantastic offers in its restaurants and bars.

Champagne and Strawberries in The Bollinger Bar at Palm Court:
Indulge with a bottle of chilled Champagne - choose any bottle from the extensive Champagne list from the classic Bollinger, to Moët and Chandon Rosé or splash out on a bottle of Krug and you will be served a complimentary bowl of succulent Blairgowrie Strawberries - Perfect for the warm summer evenings.

NB's Bar:
As the weather warms up - take a break and cool down with NB's exclusive drinks promotions selected and mixed by NB's expert mixologists throughout July and August.
EVERY SUNDAY: Bellini and Rossini Champagne Cocktails only £7.00 each.
EVERY TUESDAY: Tiger Beer - buy three for the price of two.
EVERY THURSDAY: NB's famous Cocktail Hour is back from 8.00pm until 10.00pm.
Selected cocktails only £4.50 each.

Hadrian's Brasserie:
Enjoy a relaxing summer lunch in The Balmoral's chic and buzzy Hadrian's Brasserie with seasonal pan fried Fillet of Salmon with Scallops and fresh Asparagus, partnered by a Summer Salad and served with a glass of Stellenbosch Pinotage 2006 Rose Wine - for only £19.50.

The Balmoral Afternoon Tea:
Experience The Balmoral Afternoon Tea, now with 20 exclusive loose-leaf teas to choose from. The Balmoral is served daily in Palm Court, accompanied by a harpist, and in The Drawing Room from 2.30pm - 5.30pm. The Balmoral is £21.00 per person or £33.00 if you splash out in style and add a glass of Bollinger Champagne!

number one:
Enjoy summer's number one ingredients, delicious Wild Salmon and Lobster and fresh Raspberries and Strawberries in Michelin-starred number one, throughout July and August. À la carte menu - £57.50 per person, Tasting Menu £69.00 per person, add £45.00 per person for wine. Advance bookings necessary.

Essential Details:
To book a table in The Bollinger Bar or NB's at The Balmoral, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, please call 0131 556 2414.
To book a table at number one, please call call 0131 557 6727.
To book a table at Hadrian's, please call call 0131 557 5000.

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