A covered veranda that will offer shade and shelter for diners who want to sit outside to enjoy their meal or snack, is to be built outside the Crown & Anchor restaurant at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club.

Construction begins tomorrow, and it is expected the new area will be ready for guests early in the new year.

The present outdoor seating area will be closed during the construction phase, although the indoor restaurant and seating will remain open, with the exception of a ten-day closure starting on November 18.

“We’re incredibly excited to be creating a stylish new outdoor space for our guests to enjoy at Crown & Anchor. Already a popular hotspot for visitors and locals alike, we expect that the new veranda, which will offer shade from the Bermuda sunshine and shelter from the elements, will only increase the restaurant and bar’s appeal,” Tim Morrison, general manager of Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, said.

Spanish cedar and Bermudian stone will be used in the construction of the veranda. The hotel said “the space will invoke light and airy sophistication and reflect the architectural style seen in the courtyard’s pergola”.

The veranda has been designed by Botelho Wood Architects and the project will be carried out by local firms D&J Construction and P&M Electrical.

The ten-day closure of the indoor Crown & Anchor starts on November 18. The Monday night quiz night will be cancelled on November 18 and 25.

The hotel’s afternoon tea, coffee and doughnuts and Happy Hour on the November 22 will be served in Marcus’.

Additionally, 1609, the hotel’s open-air dining option, will remain open through to the beginning of the holiday season on November 30.