Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is gearing up for the summer season with the opening of its newest outlet and the reopening of a popular seasonal restaurant on Thursday.

The Marina Bar, built during the hotel’s closure last year, is set to open, while 1609 will re-open.

The hotel said the Marina Bar was constructed by D&J Construction, and was runner-up in The Bermudian magazine’s Building and Interior Awards for Commercial Building Design.

The open bar is located in the heart of the hotel’s Princess Marina, below 1609, and will be the new home of a happy hour event, Marina Nights, when it resumes later this summer.

Open Thursdays through Sundays from 11am until 9.30pm, a spokeswoman said Marina Bar will offer cocktails such as mango lemon drops and the Princess rum swizzle alongside specialty palomas available by the glass or by the pitcher.

A selection of light bites, taken from the menu at 1609, will also be available. To comply with current restrictions, only seated patrons will be allowed, and table service will be offered – as such reservations can be made at this time.

At 1609, menu favourites such as golden fried shrimp and flatbreads will be joined by additions inspired by the recent, hugely popular Thai pop-up.

New dishes at 1609 include kaffir and corn hushpuppies and tom yum rice noodle bowl, the hotel said.

The restaurant will be open from 11am until 9.30pm serving lunch, dinner and cocktails. The space is also available to hire for special events throughout the week.

Reservations at any Hamilton Princess & Beach Club outlet can be made by e-mailing Ham.DiningReservations@Fairmont.com or by calling 298-2028.