From Heather to Hearth: The Churchill Bar & Terrace Brings Orkney to Marylebone this Winter with Highland Park

LONDON (November 3, 2026) – This winter, The Churchill Bar & Terrace at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill brings a taste of Orkney to Portman Square with the launch of its new winter terrace, From Heather to Hearth.

Created in partnership with Orkney distillery Highland Park, From Heather to Hearth takes guests on a journey from the Scottish archipelago’s windswept landscapes to the warmth of a fireside terrace in the heart of London, featuring an Orkney-inspired menu, seasonal Highland Park whisky cocktails and drams, and table-side tasting rituals made for long evenings in good company.

Running until April 2027, the new terrace takes its inspiration from Highland Park’s island home in Orkney, where heather-rich peat and wild, heather-covered landscapes shape the character of its whisky. The nature and craftsmanship of the islands run through every part of the terrace, from the produce and whisky to the design of the terrace itself.

From Heather to Hearth

The journey begins at the entrance, where guests are greeted with an arch of heather woven through with green foliage. Beyond it, the terrace takes on the colours of an Orkney hillside: heather fills the planters along its length and cushions in heather pink and soft greens line the seating. Strata blankets – reminiscent of the Orkney land, sea and sky – throws, and candlelit lanterns on every table add warmth and texture, inviting guests to settle in on a cold evening.

Framed by armchairs and glowing lanterns, the hearth forms the heart of the terrace, inviting guests to gather, share a dram, and talk long into the evening. Nearby, a statue of Sir Winston Churchill offers a further connection to Orkney, which he visited during his extensive travels across the British Isles. The inviting fireside setting also pays tribute to the open, welcoming home he and his wife Clementine kept for family, friends, and lively conversation.

Beside the hearth, a bound book invites guests to leave a note for the person they’d always save a seat for, becoming a living collection of shared stories, memories, and meaningful moments.

The Orkney Menu

The menu draws on the Orkney larder and seasonal produce the islands are known for, including Atlantic seafood, beef and lamb, mature cheeses, oats and barley. Every dish is conceived to be enjoyed slowly and in company, with Highland Park cocktails and drams on hand to complete the culinary journey.

Food highlights include:

• Beetroot Medley with Heather Honey Dressing, Whipped Goat’s Curd, Pickled
  Walnuts and Crispy Corn
• Rock Oysters with Mignonette sauce
• Orkney Scallops with Black Pudding, Samphire, and Brown Butter
• Grilled Lamb Rump with Barley, Butternut Squash, Kale, Onion, and Jus
• Black Forest Chocolate Sphere flambéed tableside with Cherry Sorbet, Vanilla Chantilly, and Griottines in BrandyA dedicated selection of winter cocktails and premium serves puts Highland Park at its centre. Drink highlights include:
• Churchill’s Mulled Wine with Highland Park 12, Tempranillo Wine, Cherry, Winter Spices, and Citrus
• Heather Whispers with Highland Park 12, Brose, Heather Honey, PX Sherry, Dark Chocolate, Strawberry, and Double Cream
• The Light in The North with Highland Park 12, Pear, Blueberry, Peach & Pear Soda

For those marking an occasion, extra special serves include:

• Orkney Old Fashioned with Highland Park 18, Chestnut, Plum, Matusalem 30y Sherry, and D.O.M. Bénédictine
•  Lost in Thought with Highland Park Between You and I by Laila Gohar (a 17-year-old single malt), Walnut, 40y Port Wine, Cherry, and Whisky Barrel Aged Bitters
• Prestige whisky flights including The Local Legends From Orkney with Highland Park 12, 18, and 21 and Far From the Mainland with Highland Park 17, 21, and 25

Tableside, Between You & I rituals await those ready to linger a little longer. Each dram of Highland Park is poured at your seat by the bar team, sharing each whisky’s story alongside individual tasting cards to invite thoughtful conversation.

The Churchill Bar and Terrace is open every day from 12pm – 1am, and from 12pm –
2am on New Year’s Eve. Bookings can be made via the link here.

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About The Churchill Bar & Terrace
Inspired by Sir Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine, The Churchill Bar & Terrace offers award-winning cocktails and delicious dining in a glamorous, yet tranquil setting tucked away behind Oxford Street. The stylish bar offers a carefully considered sustainably focused cocktail list alongside premium spirits, fine wines, beers and non-alcoholic options as well as a range of delicious light bites. The Churchill Bar & Terrace also boasts a collection of almost 50 cigars, ranging from the classic Havanas to New World varieties, with the expert team on hand to guide guests through the selection.

About Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
Conveniently tucked away in upmarket Marylebone, the iconic Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is a fantastic base for couples, families, and business travellers. The life of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill influences the design of the central London hotel. It boasts 440 sophisticated guestrooms, including 50 suites and dedicated Family Rooms, with special amenities for younger guests. The Churchill also features 11 distinctive meeting spaces and a full range of services tailored to business travellers’ needs. Dining options include Mediterranean dishes at The Montagu Kitchen and craft cocktails at award-winning The Churchill Bar & Terrace. Guests also have exclusive access to the tennis courts and charming gardens at neighbouring Portman Square.

About Highland Park
Highland Park was founded in 1798 in Kirkwall, Orkney, by local church beadle and part-time whisky smuggler Magnus “Mansie” Eunson. Over 200 years later, we’re still making whisky on the same site in Kirkwall, Orkney—and still following Mansie’s example by doing it our own way.

Our award-winning whisky is renowned for its unique flavor character fully complex, and expressively deep, which finely balances sweetness of sherry-seasoned oak cask maturation with a subtle hint of smoke from Orkney’s heather-infused peat. Highland Park 18-Year-Old has been named “Best Spirit in the World” on multiple occasions by American whisky expert. F Paul Pacult and was ranked the #1 “Greatest Single Malt Scotch Whisky of the 21st Century” by Robb Report.

Highland Park’s Orkney provenance is what makes us different by nature. Far from the mainland and far from the mainstream, we continue to be inspired by our island home’s awe-inspiring landscapes, temperate climate and creative culture—all of which informs the way we combine craft and creativity to make whiskies that can’t be replicated anywhere else on earth. For more information, please visit: www.highlandparkwhisky.com

About Edrington UK
Edrington UK is part of the global Edrington family and is responsible for the UK sales, marketing and distribution of ultra-premium and leading brands including The Macallan, Highland Park, The Glenrothes and Brugal rum.

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