Although there’s nothing we love more than a warm summer evening, watching the waves lap up onto our island shores, it’s time to embrace the shifting seasons. So we’ve taken a short journey across the water to collaborate with HarBar on 6^th , creating an Autumn-inspired menu and a stunning installation to celebrate crisp mornings, cosy knits and changing colours.

With the expertise of master mixologist, Vitor Hugo Lourenco, the Mermaid range has been crafted into a beautiful menu of seasonal gin & tonics, indulgent and aromatic spritzes and elegant and unforgettable classics, with something to suit every palette. A fellow sustainability enthusiast, Vitor designs his menus carefully, being cautious of each ingredient and how it can be utilised to minimise waste. “In our industry, we can make a difference with simple steps. Squeezed lemons can be used for a cordial. Strawberry leaf for syrup. From old persimmon, a shrub.” It’s his thoughtful approach that leads to unique and creative serves, all while being environmentally conscious.

Take a seat under a cascade of russet and copper leaves, beautifully installed by Twilight Trees, a fellow carbon neutral business, and on the clearest days our island is visible across the waters. And no visit is complete without sampling the accompanying food menu, a collection of comfort cuisine and seasonal delights, best paired with a Mermaid cocktail, of course.

Be sure to book your table at HarBar on 6^th, at the Southampton Harbour Hotel before the tides turn again. You can reach out to them on 02381 103888 and share your visit with us using #MermaidSightings and #MyHarbourExperience.