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Silo restaurant and bar9/2/2023 ![]() ![]() A carbon negative product the cork oak forests capture five times more CO2 than is used in the manufacture of the flooring. The floor is a warm sea of pure, natural cork, harvested by hand from the bark of the cork oak without harming the tree. Over this hangs a pendant light moulded from foraged seaweed. Guests are greeted at a host stand formed from offcuts and otherwise unusable parts of timber that have been laminated together and then sculpted back into the likeness of a tree stump. Following Silo’s post-industrial ethos, we opted to work with local crafts people using age-old techniques, as well as harnessing innovative materials and technologies’ Sam Harris The aim is to close the loop, with an interior composed from waste or thoughtfully sourced, natural materials, that will either biodegrade or easily disassemble for repurposing in the future. Working very closely with Douglas on the design, Nina says ‘a few pioneering and high-quality materials, a very crafted process, and a zero-waste mentality form the basis of the design. The old cocoa roasting factory has large, steel-framed windows, exposed steel trusses, and netted sheep’s wool roof insulation. Housed on the upper floor of The White Building, Silo’s interiors are designed by Nina+Co, an interior design studio renowned for their focus on sustainable design.Īs guests climb the canalside cast-iron staircase beside the graffiti covered bridge, they are invariably surprised by the contrast with the elegant, minimalist interior. On the weekends Silo is also open for brunch, with a menu featuring dishes such as the Silo porridge, made with freshly rolled oats and home-made crème fraîche, topped with seasonal fruit coddled eggs, kimchi, black pudding and freshly baked sourdough, and to drink, a selection of fresh juices made using wonky fruit and veg. For something sweet, golden linseed ice-cream with fig leaf oil and sea buckthorn, fresh cheese, grand fir and fermented caramel. Silo has a continually changing set dinner menu with dishes such as grilled fantail squid, white kimchi and Douglas fir Jerusalem artichokes cooked on fire and served with Cashel Blue and ruby kraut and blue potatoes, barbecued sea kale and caramelised whey. A zero-waste pioneer, Douglas’ innovative approach is threaded throughout the whole restaurant and its supply chains: from trading directly with farmers to composting any leftover scraps into compost, the continuing aim is to 'close the loop' in the food production process. Call out anytime to see what the specials are or what sporting event is being shown.On Wednesday 13th November 2019, Silo, the world’s first zero-waste restaurant by award-winning chef Douglas McMaster opened in their new Hackney Wick home, The White Building. ![]() They are requested but not required except for special occasions Call Mike at 41 ext 28 if you are interested. We host weddings, receptions, birthdays, reunions, and many other events. Keep us in mind for your next special occasion. The menu features Steak, Chicken, Fish, Pasta, Salads, and great specials. Diners can enjoy food at the bar, the members only lounge, or the regular dining room overlooking the beautiful golf course. Mulligans also offers a great dinner option to our golfers and the Bolivar community. ![]() The lunch menu consists of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and appetizers as well as snacks and beverages. During the day it serves as a quick option for golfers or a place for businessmen/businesswomen seeking lunch. Mulligans offers two different dining options. The restaurant features a 35+ foot bar, 3 flat screen TVs a 70in TV in the dining area, keg beer, a huge inventory of beer and liquor, as well as outstanding food. ![]()
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